Historical information

Notebooks contain training notes, duties and procedures, personnel changes. Morris embarked from Fremantle on 6 June 1916, and won a Military Cross in 1918.

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the enemy delivered a counter attack and penetrated part of the line. This officer led a party and drove him out, inflicting severe casualties. He set an excellent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Physical description

Collection of (six) notebooks of Captain Morris Lewis (44th Battalion, B Company).