Donald Swain Lewis

1886–1916 (age 30)

Biography

Donald Swain Lewis was an engineer whose technical expertise and professional skills contributed to the efforts of his time. Born in 1886, he pursued a career in engineering during the early twentieth century.

Lewis gave his life during the First World War in 1916, serving his country with honor. He was interred at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, where he rests among the fallen of that great conflict.

Also buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

George Dobbs
1884–1917 (age 33)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
George Dobbs was a rugby union player remembered for his courage and steady sportsmanship.
James Ogilvie-Grant, 11th Earl of Seafield
1876–1915 (age 39)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
James Ogilvie-Grant, 11th Earl of Seafield, was a nobleman and military officer who died in 1915.
James Greechan
1883–1917 (age 34)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
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Eric Lubbock
1893–1917 (age 24)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
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Charles Edmund Doudney
1871–1915 (age 44)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
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Hugh Bannerman
1887–1917 (age 30)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
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