Next of kin Mr. L. E. Wilmott of Dresden. Brother of MSM. Norman and WO Ernest.

Alec Pattison of Dresden, reported that Les Babcock, Jim Bedell, Charlie Breaton, Harry Kyle, Gordon Tricker, Lewis Wilmott and Clifford Whitson had somehow gotten together for a Dresden Boys “Get Together” in Italy in February 1944.

Reported returning from overseas aboard the S. S. New Amsterdam CDN 25/09/45. It was reported that Sgt. Lewis Wilmott was commissioned a Lieutenant in the promotions list 29 January, 1945. CDN 29/01/45.  {(P) Dresden}.

Discharged November 9, 1945

Served in Italy, Sicily, England and North West Europe.

After return from active service Lieutenant Wilmott joined Kent Regiment (R) where he attained Captains Rank before retiring from Regiment in August 1955.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with Clasp, Defense Medal, 1939-43 Star
Sources	Dresden I.O.D.E. Books, CDN (29/01/45), CM-IODE(P), DT (24/04/41)

Age	24
Birthplace	born October 8, 1915
When Enlisted	March 8, 1940
Next of Kin	Parents - Mr. Lewis E. Wilmott, Father of Dresden ON

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