| Regimental number | 1377 |
| Place of birth | Port Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Address | GPO, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Alma Lukander, Bergmans, No 6 Helsingfords, Finland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery during the operations east of YPRES on the morning of 4th October, 1917. Our Stokes guns were in position covering enemy strong posts and machine gun emplacements. At zero hour the guns were ordered to open a hurricane fire on these positions. Just prior to this time the enemy, who intended to make an attack on our lines, opened up a heavy bombardment. Cpl. LUKANDER'S gun was blown out and put out of action, he and some of its crew being partially buried. He immediately mounted a reserve gun and got into action again in time for our bombardment and fired all ammunition for the operations, effectively silencing the Machine guns which he had bombarded. By his cool courage and quick action the infantry were greatly assisted in their advance. LUKANDER, although in a shaken condition and subjected to very heavy artillery fire, set a splendid example to his men throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Enfield Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
