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Harry LUCAS

Regimental number2401
Date of birth15 July 1889
Place of birthParramatta, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressMarion Street, Parramatta, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Samuel Lucas, Marion Street, Parramatta, New South Wales
Previous military serviceInitially rejected on account of bad feetm height, chest measurement.
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 August 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 22 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll20th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Discharge date1 November 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Accidentally injured (fractured right clavicle: severe), 2 February 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 1 November 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LUCAS Harry

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