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John Watkin Lewis

Private

Service No. 9158

Age 34

Died on 31 January 1920

South Wales Borderers

MACHYNLLETH (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

Montgomeryshire, United Kingdom

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Emrys Tippett

John was very badly wounded in France in November 1916 and then captured. He was later repatriated to the UK. He died on 31 January 1920.

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Emrys Tippett

Pte 9158 John Watkin Lewis, South Wales Borderers is buried here. He is also commemorated on the War Memorials in Machynlleth and Dolgellau.

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Emrys Tippett

Pte 9158 John Watcyn Lewis South Wales Borderers is commemorated here. He is buried in St Peter's, Machynlleth and also commemorated there.

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John was originally from Machynlleth in Montgomeryshire but had connections to Dolgellau Merionethshire, some thirty miles away. 
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