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Leslie Rae LUCKE

Regimental number308
Date of birth22 May 1896
Place of birthKorong Vale, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCoachbuilder
AddressBruce Street, Preston, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.9
Height5' 7"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinMother, Elizabeth Lucke, Bruce Street, Preston, Victoria
Enlistment date25 January 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Discharge date9 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 27 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 9 August 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No T26624.
Date of death23 September 1975
Age at death79
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery and Crematorium, Hobart, Tasmania
SourcesNAA: B2455, LUCKE Leslie Rae

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