| Regimental number | 785 |
| Place of birth | Creswick, Victoria |
| School | Bendigo Central School No 1976, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 106 Mount Kerong Road, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Chas S Clucas, 106 Mount Kerong Road, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Listed on Bendigo Central School No 1976 Honor Roll (now in Camp Hill Primary School). Inscription reads: 'Fighters in the Great War for Empire, Dominions, Allies'. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance. |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For some time during the advance from the first to the final objective at POLYGON WOOD 26th September, 1917, the Battalion's right flank was unsupported. Seeing that no Officer was in his vicinity Corporal CLUCAS took command of the situation, organised parties for the protection of our flank, and with a Lewis gun put an enemy machine gun out of action. When the enemy counter attacked on our right flank Corporal CLUCAS was in command and it was largely due to his organisation and dispositions that the enemy failed to get a footing in that part of our line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded a platoon in the attack and captured a trench system when many of the enemy were killed and several prisoners taken. He led his men with great skill and determination, himself killing several of the enemy with the bayonet. An enemy counter attack was annhilated by fire of a Lewis gun which he had placed in a most effective position. By his personal gallantry and dash he set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1458 Pte Stephen CLUCAS, 8th Bn, returned to Australia, 14 December 1918. |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 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
