| Regimental number | 3787 |
| Place of birth | Malmsbury Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | Malmsbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Tucker, Malmsbury, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against MONT ST QUENTIN near PERONNE. On the night 29th/30th August 1918, Sapper TUCKER did excellent work on the construction of a footbridge across the SOMME River to CLERY, showing absolute disregard of very heavy shell fire and setting a fine example to the men under him. On the 31st August, arriving in the vicinity of proposed bridge to CLERY during very heavy shell fire, and whilst the remainder of the section remained under cover, he volunteered to reconnoitre site of bridge. He showed great coolness and did excellent work during the construction of the bridge, setting a splendid example to the men under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
