Lot 4660
Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Memorial Plaque WWI, named to Arthur Lucas. A few tone spots, otherwise extremely fine.
2Lt Arthur Lucas, clerk age 33, born at Adelaide; Enl.06Sep1915 at Keswick, Sth Aust, in 50Bn; to Cpl 16Sep1915; to Sgt 01Jan1916; to CSM 01Feb1916; to 2Lt 01May1916; Emb.12Aug1916; to France 18Oct1916; Trf to 27Bn 25Jan1917; KIA 02Mar1917 at Warlencourt; The D.16 Statement from his CO states, '2Lt Arthur Lucas was killed in action at Warlencourt whilst participating in an attack on a German position. He was buried in a sunken road leading to the main Bapaume road in the village of Warlencourt. A cross was erected to his memory.'
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $330