Charles Archibald LUCAS

Regimental number8015
Date of birth8 November 1900
Place of birthNorthdown, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressNorthdown, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 11.5"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Lucas, Northdown, Tasmania
Enlistment date3 December 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 November 1917
Place of enlistmentDevonport, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 27th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 28 February 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 January 1919
Discharge date29 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 19 September 1918 (gun shot wound, left shoulder).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 18 January 1919; discharged (wounded), Hobart, 29 March 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No T50718.
Date of death14 April 1970
Age at death69
Place of burialMersey Vale Cemetery, Devonport, Tasmania
SourcesNAA: B2455, LUCAS Charles Archibald