Francis Patrick LUCAS

Regimental number2697
Date of birth21 December 1898
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationWool sorter
AddressLeichhardt, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 4.75"
Weight124 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Catherine Lucas, 39 Elswick Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 May 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name56th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/73/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Discharge date5 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; discharged, Sydney (termination of period of enlistment), 5 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N280345.
SourcesNAA: B2455, LUCAS Francis Patrick