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Lewis Hinsley
Personal Information
Date of Birth	30 Jun 1916
Place of Birth	Kellerberrin, Western Australia
Death	5 Apr 1986
Age at Enlistment	25 years, 8 months
Description	5'7" (1.70m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; black hair
Occupation	Labourer
Religion	Church of England
Address	Byford, Western Australia
Next of Kin	, Mrs Elizabeth Jane Ann Hinsley
Military Information
Reg Number	WX21855
Date of Enlistment	20 Jul 1942
Rank	Private
Unit/Formation	2/23rd Australian Infantry Battalion
Military Movement
1st Departure from Australia
Journey Dates	8 Apr 1945
Journey Dates	‒ 15 Oct 1945
Post War Details
Fate	Returned to Australia ww2
Monument(s)	ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford)
Medals	Pacific Star ; War Medal 1939-45 ; Australian Service Medal 1939-45
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Married Elizabeth Jane

Enlisted at Claremont on 20 Jul 1942 and was sent to the 35th Australian Infantry Training Battalion at Northam on 29 Jul 1942. On 28 Jan 1943 he was transferred to the 44th Australian Infantry Battalion (West Australian Rifle Regiment). In June 1943 he was granted three days compassionate leave, and on 2 Jul 1943 he was admitted to the 5th Australian Field Ambulance, until 27 Aug 1943. On 11 Feb 1944, with his unit he entrained for Queensland.

On 5 Jul 1944 Lewis transferred to the 2/23rd Australian Infantry Battalion, and on 8 Apr 1945 he embarked at Townsville aboard USS General H.W. Butner for Morotai, disembarking on 16 Apr 1945. On 11 Aug 1945 Lewis was admitted to the 110th Australian Casualty Clearing Station with epigastric pain. He was evacuated to the 2/11th Australian Field Ambulance on 16 Sep 1945, and was well enough to return to his battalion on 27 Sep 1945. However, two days later on 29 September he embarked in Tarakan on HMAS Manoora for the mainland, disembarking on 15 Oct 1945.

Married Margaret Winsome (Judy). A daughter was born on 31 May 1944.

Brother John Hinsley served in the Militia (VDC) during ww2.

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−	On 5 Jul 1944 Lewis transferred to the [[2/23rd Australian Infantry Battalion]], and on 8 Apr 1945 he embarked at Townsville aboard [[ USS General H.W. Butner]] for Morotai, disembarking on 16 Apr 1945. On 11 Aug 1945 Lewis was admitted to the [[110th Australian Casualty Clearing Station]] with epigastric pain. He was evacuated to the [[2/11th Australian Field Ambulance]] on 16 Sep 1945, and was well enough to return to his battalion on 27 Sep 1945. However, two days later on 29 September he embarked in Tarakan on [[HMAS Manoora]] for the mainland.	+	On 5 Jul 1944 Lewis transferred to the [[2/23rd Australian Infantry Battalion]], and on 8 Apr 1945 he embarked at Townsville aboard [[ USS General H.W. Butner]] for Morotai, disembarking on 16 Apr 1945. On 11 Aug 1945 Lewis was admitted to the [[110th Australian Casualty Clearing Station]] with epigastric pain. He was evacuated to the [[2/11th Australian Field Ambulance]] on 16 Sep 1945, and was well enough to return to his battalion on 27 Sep 1945. However, two days later on 29 September he embarked in Tarakan on [[HMAS Manoora]] for the mainland, disembarking on 15 Oct 1945.