Douglas Seymour LUCK

Regimental number1808
Date of birth21 April 1894
Place of birthMount Seymour, Tasmania
Place of birthOatlands, Tasmania
SchoolClemes College, Hobart, Tasmania
ReligionCongregational
OccupationLabourer
AddressMt Seymour, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.2
Height5' 10"
Weight167 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Luck, Mt Seymour, Tasmania
Enlistment date17 June 1915
Place of enlistmentClaremont, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Discharge date11 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 25 November 1915 (shrapnel wound, shoulder).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Tresos Montes', 8 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 11 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No T14171.
Date of death3 November 1970
Age at death76
Place of burialSmithton Cemetery, Tasmania
SourcesNAA: B@455, LUCK Douglas Seymour