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. |
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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 |
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Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: |
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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 |
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