Lewis CARDWELL

Main CPGW Record

Surname: CARDWELL

Forename(s): Lewis

Place of Birth: Colne, Lancashire

Service No: 123218

Rank: Gunner

Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Garrison Artillery

Battalion / Unit: 293rd Siege Battery

Division: ---

Age: ---

Date of Death: 1917-06-12

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: II. D. 22.

CWGC Cemetery: KANDAHAR FARM CEMETERY

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: EARBY, YORKSHIRE

Local War Memorial: KELBROOK, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

Lewis Cardwell was the son of Joseph and Mary Cardwell, née Webster. Joseph was born at Lothersdale and Mary at Harden near Kelbrook, Yorkshire. Lewis was the cousin of L/Corporal Willie Webster (41534) (q.v.)

1901 Colne, Lancashire Census: Hainslack Farm [near Laneshaw Bridge] - Lewis Cardwell, aged 3 years, born Colne, son of Joseph and Mary Cardwell.

1911 Kelbrook, Yorkshire Census: Harden Road - Lewis Cardwell, aged 13 years, born Colne, Lancashire, son of Joseph and Mary Cardwell.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Gnr Lewis Cardwell, 123218, R.G.A.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Gnr Lewis Cardwell, 123218, Base Details, R.G.A.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Gnr Lewis Cardwell, 123218, 293 Sge. Bty., R.G.A. Date and Place of Death: 12.6.17 in Action. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Mary. £5 15s. 11d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Lewis. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Mary Cardwell. Relationship to soldier: Mother. Address 1. 7, Rakes Road, Nelson. Address 2. 1, Railway Terrace, Nelson.

Photograph: 'Colne & District Roll of Honour & War Record 1914-1919'.

See also:
‘Earby in the First World War’ by Stephanie Carter, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2014).
‘Our Finest Crop’ by Steven Marshall, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2020).

Data Source: Local War Memorial

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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