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Alfred LUCAS

Regimental number3137
Place of birthGoulburn Weir Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressGoulburn Weir, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Thomas Lucas, Goulburn Weir, Victoria
Enlistment date5 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 7
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 23 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


*'For courage and determination near Strazeele on 15 June 1918.'
Recommendation date: "3 March 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal*


Recommendation date: 20 and 22 Jume 1918"

FateReturned to Australia 24 December 1918
Date of death7 June 1964
Place of burialBoxhill Cemetery

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