| Rank | Gnr. |
| Service # | 91087 |
| Unit # | 18th Bn., 29th Bn. |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 91087. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5778 – 41, Item: 53944, PDF:- B5778-SO41. Date of Birth: 19/09/1886 at London, ON. Married to Mary Elizabeth, (wife), they were living at 208 Inshes Ave., Chatham, ON, where he was a police officer. Vaccinated – Yes. No previous Military training. Attestation 17/01/1916 at Guelph, ON to 18th Batt., CFA.
Apparent Age: 30 yrs., Height: 6’ ½” , Girth: 45”, Weight: 220#, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. “Small scar on his chin and one on left eyebrow.” Medical: “Fit” 3/01/16 at Chatham, ON. – 18/01/16. MEDICALLY UNFIT
Private. F.W. Lucas went overseas in April 1916, with the 70th Battalion, transferred to the Heavy Artillery, and was attached to the 1st Canadian Heavy Battery, France. He went through all engagements in his sector until the Lens show, when he returned to Canada on ten weeks furlough, proceeding to England again October 31st, 1917.
29TH BATT CFA – 18/01/1916. DISCHARGED 1/02/16 – Pay List.
PROCEEDING ON DISCHARGE:- 29th O/S – Batt. Date of Discharge: 9/02/16 at Guelph, ON. K.R. C. Para 322-E- (C). C. M. 9/02/16 for 23 Days.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (18-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (29-06-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (28-02-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (20-02-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (23-07-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (02-08-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (08-08-1918), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5778 – 41, LAC Search |
| Height | 6' 1/2" |
| Weight | 220 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 30 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Birthplace | 19/09/1886 at London, ON. |
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