Surname: | Lucas |
Initials: | E |
Rank: | Sergeant |
Army Number: | 490 |
Notes: | MMP. 9/12/1886 he enlisted as a Pte, 11 Hussars, No. 2611, age 18 years, occupation carpenter, born Wicklow, Ireland, 1/3/02 transferred to MMP, 1/5/1903 attached to Veterinary Hospital, Cairo, 1/4/1904 transferred to Army Veterinary Corps, 8/12/1907 discharged time expired. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 240 of 1906. Served Home 9/12/1886 to 21/7/1890, South Africa 22/7/1890 to 23/10/1892, India 24/10/1892 to 30/10/1899, Egypt 31/10/1899 to 21/10/19107, Home 22/10/1907 to 8/12/1907. 31/3/1897 he married Lilian May Richardson at Christs Church, Rawalpindi, they had two children, address: 20 Palace Gate Road, Wood Green, London N. Edward Lucas. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Indian General Service Medal 1895-1902 (London Gazette: WO 100/84 Page: 110 Aug. 22, 1898) |
Citation: | Clasp: Punjab Frontier 1897 - 1898, awarded as SS Farrier, 11 Hussars, No. 2611. |