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Pte 34531 Jacob Lewis

Started by Tim Bell, January 14, 2020, 06:30:54 PM

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January 14, 2020, 06:30:54 PM Last Edit: June 06, 2022, 08:06:30 PM by Tim Bell
Pte Lewis enlisted on 15/2/1916 and trained with 14th Bttn.  He joined the BEF with 12th Bttn and was att to 6th LNL.
Jacob was discharged with Tub (Tuburcle) of Lung on 11/11/1916.  Aggravated by service, 60% disability.
Jacob died from disease on 16/1/1921. Cause n/k.
His mother had dependents pension, 11 Granton St, Hightown.
age 25
Manchester general cemetery.NC.532
Blackley Jewish Cemetery
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May 22, 2022, 12:20:02 AM
Jacob Lewis died at his home from pulmonary TB. A mackintosh maker journeyman. His brother, J Lewis, was present.
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December 01, 2023, 12:46:18 PM
Jacob Lewis was accepted for commemoration today.
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May 25, 2024, 12:17:26 PM
Jacob Lewis' burial at Blackley Jewish Cemetery was accepted this week. Plot 3537.  As the headstone has a clear inscription, the commemoration is complete.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75471449/jacob-lewis/
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