Individual Details

William John LEWIS

(17 Aug 1917 - 17 Feb 1983)

Events

Birth17 Aug 1917Pontsian, Llandysul, Cardiganshire
Marriage1938Cardiganshire Central Registration District - Gwladys DAVIES
Residence (family)29 Sep 1939Green Hill, Drefach, Llanwenog, Cardiganshire - Gwladys DAVIES
Occupation29 Sep 1939redstone quarrier - Llanwenog, Cardiganshire
MilitaryAbt 1943as a sapper in the Royal Engineers - Burma
Death17 Feb 1983Dolgranog, Drefach, Llanwenog, Cardiganshire
Burial21 Feb 1983Llanwenog Parish Church, Cardiganshire

Families

SpouseGwladys DAVIES (1921 - 2000)
FatherWilliam LEWIS ( - )
MotherMary ( - )

Notes

Military

Was a prisoner of war with the Japanese. He helped build the bridge over the river Kwai.