Lewis Charles Mudie (SN 12349) was born in Ballarat and educated at Dana Street State School. He was working as a grocer when at the age of 21 he enlisted in August 12th 1915. He embarked from Melbourne on the Runic in June 1916 and, after several months at the 2nd Australian Auxiliary Hospital in Southall, was posted to France with the 10th Field Ambulance in April 1917. He was awarded the Military Medal in June, his citation reading: 'On the night 7th/8th June, 1917, at PLOEGSTEERT WOOD, Private MUDIE displayed great gallantry and determination in making several trips as a stretcher bearer between a Regimental Aid Post and the Advanced Dressing Station and was conspicuous for his coolness under heavy fire. on a previous occasion he showed extreme devotion to duty in assisting to carry a wounded man from HYDE PARK CORNER, D.C.P. to the Advanced Dressing Station, CHARING CROSS, under heavy shell fire. On the same night assisted by Private FARNSWORTH he brought a severely wounded comrade from R.A.P. to the Advanced Dressing Station, passing through a heavy enemy barrage. His conduct throughout has been characterised by great determination and an invincible resolve to perform his duty irrespective of any risk to himself'. He was killed in action on October 13th 1917 at Zonnebeke, Belgium, and is buried at Ypres Reservoir Cemetery.