LEWIS, Leah Christine
| Service Number: | 8536543 |
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| Enlisted: | 14 January 2008 |
| Last Rank: | Able Seaman |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Westmead, NSW Australia , 18 December 1989 |
| Home Town: | Eumundi, Sunshine Coast, Queensland |
| Schooling: | NDSHS |
| Occupation: | Maritime Logistic Chef |
| Memorials: |
Non Warlike Service
| 14 Jan 2008: | Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, 8536543 | |
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| 22 Jul 2017: | Discharged Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, 8536543 | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, 8536543 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Leah Lewis
Due to injuries I was medically discharged after 9 1/2 years service. I never wanted to leave the RAN and many colleagues joked and said they would never leave and some would say "as soon as I have finished my initial time I'm out!". I was one who joked about it because I didnt know what I wanted to do until it was taken away from me. Navy is all I knew after joining straight from high school. Following dischare I had many challenges adjusting to civilian life. I'm working on it with help from friends who are out now as well. I'm glad I have my son and wife to help me every day and keep that smile on my face.
I joined the forces because my Dad served and I wanted to start a tradition. I dont have a large service family because my family were coal miners in Wales and were needed there during the wars. I appreciate what my Dad has done in his service for the RN (Falklands War) and the RAN (submariner), so that is why I wanted to serve my country.