| Accession Number | P09291.076 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Arthur Lucas, 27th Battalion from Malvern, South ...
Description
Studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Arthur Lucas, 27th Battalion from Malvern, South Australia. A 33 year old storeman prior to enlisting on 6 September 1915, he was quickly promoted up through the non-commissioned ranks and then appointed a 2nd Lt on 1 May 1916. He embarked for overseas with the 4th Reinforcements of the 50th Battalion from Adelaide on 12 August 1916 aboard HMAT Ballarat. After joining the 50th Battalion in France on 29 October 1916, he transferred to the 27th Battalion on 25 January 1917. 2nd Lt Lucas was killed in action at Warlencourt, France on 2 March 1917 and buried in the Warlencourt British Cemetery.