| Service number | 7508 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1899-09-13 |
| Birth Place | Australia: Queensland, Goondiwindi |
| Death Date | 1918-08-12 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 41st Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Roy Clarence Lucas
Description
Private Roy Clarence Lucas (7508, 41st Battalion) was born 13 September 1899 in Goondiwindi, Queensland. He was working as a cordial maker and picture operator when he enlisted in February 1917 at the age of 17 years 5 months. Roy was killed on 12th August 1918 when his battalion came under heavy artillery fire near Mericourt, France, aged 18 years. He is buried in the Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 41st Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 41st Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 13 September 1899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 21 February 1917 | |
| Date of embarkation | 14 June 1917 | |
| Date of death | 12 August 1918 | |
| Date of fate | 12 August 1918 |