Hubert William Lewis

Hubert William Lewis was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to [[United Kingdom|British] and Commonwealth forces.

Details

He was 20 years old, and a Private in the 11th Bn., The Welch Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 22/23 October 1916 at Macukovo, near Seres, Salonika, Greece, when on duty during a raid, Private Lewis was twice wounded on reaching the enemy trenches, but refused to be attended to. He was wounded again while searching enemy dug-outs and again refused assistance. At this point three of the enemy approached and Private Lewis immediately attacked them single-handed, capturing all three. Later, during the retirement he went to the assistance of a wounded man and, under heavy shell and rifle fire, brought him back safely, after which he collapsed.

Further information

The medal

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Reference

See also

External links

• Location of grave and VC medal (Dyfed, Wales)

This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.