Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal (Lieut. (Temp. Capt.) G. Lewis. R of O. 12th. N. & M. Rgt. (1918)) minor edge bruise, very fine £100-140

Griffith Lewis, a fruit grower from Nelson, New Zealand, was born 1 August 1882, enrolled into the Waimea Rifles, 5 February 1900, and was commissioned Lieutenant, Reserve of Officers, 12th (Nelson and Marlborough) Regiment, 13 December 1905. He served during the Great War in ‘F’ Company, 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, and was twice wounded in action (6 October 1916 and 14 September 1917), before being promoted temporary Captain, 14 June 1917. Discharged on 10 May 1918, he died at Nelson on 8 February 1961.