| Regimental number | 3684 |
| Place of birth | West Maitland, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Boulder Fire Station, Boulder City, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Maurice Luke, Jacobs Well via York, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Fremantle, 29 June 1917; disembarked Plymouth, England, 25 August 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 12 December 1917; taken on strength, 44th Bn, in the field, 18 December 1917. Wounded in action, 28 May 1918 (gun shot wound, back and left side); admitted to 10th Field Ambulance, 30 May 1918; Harefield, 30 July 1918; discharged on furlough, 1 August 1918, to report to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, 15 Auguat 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 10 December 1918; disembarked Fremantle, 21 January 1919; discharged, Perth, 9 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Port Augusta Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LUKE Henry Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
