Herman H. Lewis (1893-1970) WWI

Herman Humphrey Lewis was a Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) sergeant during the First World War. Born in Salsbury, New Brunswick on April 13, 1893 and enlisted in the 55th Battalion on March 24, 1915. His regimental number was 444508. Herman’s service took him to England and France. His return to Canada on March 31, 1919 marked the end of his military service for which he was rewarded the British War Medal, a medal awarded to those who served in the British and Imperial forces during the First World War, and the Victory Medal, a medal awarded to all who received the British War Medal.

After surviving the war, Herman returned to New Brunswick on March 25, 1919 with his British bride, Mary Monica Inch (Torquay, England). They soon moved to a homestead south of Kindersley, where they built their home and community and farmed until 1960. They were proud parents to four children: Allen, an R.C.A.F. pilot officer killed in action in WWII., Dorothy, Stewart and Grace. After retiring from farming, Herman and Mary settled in Kindersley.

Herman continued actively helping his family, friends and community. He made numerous contributions to organizations such as the Legion, St. Paul’s United Church, Men’s Chorus, Kindersley Co-op, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, and Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (C.C.F.) He was also awarded a lifetime membership to the Kindersley Fish and Game League.