| Regimental number | 2713 |
| Place of birth | Granya, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Granya, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Lukins, Granya, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Was a member of the Granya Rifle Club for 4 years. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, 57th Bn, Tel el Kebir, 23 February 1916; transferred to 5th Pioneer Bn, 3 March 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 25 June 1916. Admitted to hospital, 29 April 1917 (septic arm); rejoined unit, 30 May 1917. Appointed Lance Corporal, 22 October 1917; Corporal, 5 July 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 23 March 1919; discharged, 15 May 1919. Medals: Croix de Guerre (Belgium), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
