| Place | Europe: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Strazeele |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL38065 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Leather, Metal |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Leather wallet : Private A D Lucas, 3 Battalion AIF
Description
Brown leather wallet which closes with an over flap by two metal studs and straps which have broken off. When opened the wallet has two pockets on each side, and a small loop of leather in the middle to hold a pen or pencil. The owner's name has been written in black ink on the inside though this barely legible due to fading. There is a small silk 'card' possibly from a cigaret box inside the wallet as well as a fragment of photograph (about a third) that shows a landscape with palm trees.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of 6880 Private Alfred Darcy Lucas who was born at Yass, NSW and enlisted for service in August 1916 at the age of 23 years. Lucas embarked for overseas with 3 Battalion in November 1917. Private Lucas was killed in action in on 14 April 1918 at Strazeele, near Merris, France, when a shell struck the building he was taking cover in. Lucas was killed instantly and two other soldiers taking shelter with him were also killed. This wallet was collected by Lucas's friend, 6738 Private Gordon Charles Dunlop.