A SERVICE to pay tribute to a brave Milford Haven soldier will be held this weekend.

100 years ago, Hubert William Lewis - better known as Stokey Lewis - was awarded the Victoria Cross for outstanding valour in the face of the enemy.

A private in the 11th Battalion Welsh Regiment, in October 1916, the 20-year-old was stationed in Salonica, in Greece, when he overcame three German soldiers.

Shortly afterwards, Stokey noticed a colleague lying wounded on the ground.

He picked up the injured man, carrying him over his shoulder and down a ridge for two hours.

Upon entering the British lines, he was seen laying down the Lieutenant, and walking away, before collapsing.

Stokey Lewis received the Victoria Cross from King George V at Buckingham Palace on February 5, 1917.

The highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, he was also awarded the French Médaille militaire.

He died in February 1977.

A service will take place at 11am on Saturday, October 22, at the Memorial Gardens, where Private Lewis was laid to rest.

Father Edward LeBrun Powell will officiate, and everyone is invited to attend.

During Saturday’s service, the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Tony Brinsden, will also unveil a paving stone commemorating Stokey's achievements.

The county council recently took delivery of the 46 kg paving stone from the Department for Communities and Local Government in Westminster as part of a Government programme to commemorate every VC recipient of the First World War.

Milford Haven Museum will also be launching a book on Stokey Lewis’ life, with funds from the sale going towards the museum.