Howell Lewis, born in Pontardawe, Glamorgan, was a Welsh International Rugby Union wing who played for Swansea and was capped four times for his country.  During the First World War Lewis was commissioned into the 7th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers (TF) and was posted on active service in August 1916. A month later he was wounded whilst with a trench digging party. He returned to his battalion after he recovered and was promoted to Lieutenant in July 1917.
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