Regimental number | 2398 |
Place of birth | Creswick, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 501 Ascot Street, South Ballarat, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 4.25" |
Weight | 146 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Richard Lucas, 501 Ascot Street, South Ballarat, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Ballarat, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2598 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Has been found that he was given alternative Regimental Number: 2643. Whilst in service married Catherine Mc Qaulkan Kerr on 10th January 1919. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, LUCAS James |