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Arthur Henry George LUCAS

Regimental number313
Place of birthCornwall England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWarehorseman
Address8 Coppin Grove, Hawthorn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinAlbert Lucas, St. Austin's, Cornwall, England
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of a daylight raiding party, and when some enemy small posts commenced sniping, with an officer and another man,he dashed forward and captured the post; he also took another isolated dug out where the men surrendered. The complete success of the raid was greatly due to his courage, dash, and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Miscellaneous detailsTrue name: Arthur Henry George LUKES

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