Regimental number: 802671. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5716 – 10, Item: 535474, PDF: B5716-S010. Date of Birth: 01/01/1875 at Moraviantown, Kent Co., ON. The son of Mrs. J. Lewis of Bothwell, ON. A single labourer who was living in Bothwell. Prior to enlistment he had eleven years of service with the 26th Regt. Attestation: 10/01/1916 at Moraviantown to the 135th Bn. LAC.
Age: 31 yrs. Height: 5’ 5”, Girth: 36” Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black, Weight 145# . Medical 1/01/16. Served with the 135th Bn. at Moraviantown. N of K: Mrs. J. Lewis (mother) of Bothwell, Kent Co. ON. Served with the 135th Batt from January to August 1916
Left Canada aboard the S.S.Olympic 30/08/16 and arrived at Liverpool, England30/08/16. Transferred to the 125th Bn. at Witley. Transferred ‘overseas to France for service with the 4th Bn. 29/11/16
Served with the 4th Bn. Cdn. Inf. Date of service 29/11/16.
Stephen became ‘Dangerously ill’ and was admitted to No.16 General Hospital at Le Treport, France. Dause was not stated and he Died 19/04/17 – not yet diagnosed. It was later that his cause of death was from Lobar Pneumonia 17/04/17.
LOGAN, S. Rank: Private, Service No: 802671. DOS., Date of Death: 17/04/1917, Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 4th Bn. Stephen was admitted to No. 16 General Hospital, Le Treprt, France. “dangerously ill” and he died in hospital. Cause of Death Lobar Pneumonia (Military File 24/01/17)Grave Reference: IV. F. 3B. Cemetery – MONT HUON MILITARY CEMETERY, LE TREPORT, Seine-martitme, France. Location: IV .F.35.
The “Will” was for Mrs. Joseph Lewis, Moraviantown, Kent Co., ON., supervised my the Indian Agent – Mr. Beattie.
The Memorial Cross was received by Mrs. Joseph Lewis, Route 3, Thamesville, ON. and the Memorial Scroll rec’d. 7/03/21 and the Memorial Plaque 11/10/21.
Stephen was the grandson of George Snake. CWGC, BT 3/05/17.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cenotaph | Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham |
Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5716 – 10, CWGC, BT (3/05/17) |
Supplemental Information | Date of Death: 17/04/1917 Grave Reference: IV. F. 3B. Cemetery - MONT HUON MILITARY CEMETERY, LE TREPORT, France. |
Height | 5'5" |
Weight | 145 lbs. lbs |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Age | 31 yrs. |
Complexion | Dark |
Hair | Black |
Race | Indian |
Birthplace | 01/01/1884 at Moraviantown, Kent Co., ON. |
Religion | Methodist |
Marital Status | single |
When Enlisted | 1916 |
Where Enlisted | Moraviantown ON |
Next of Kin | Mother: Mrs. Joseph Lewis |
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