Gordon Leslie Lucas

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Gordon Leslie Lucas
Born1928-02-09
Port Arthur, Ontario
Died1952-06-21
OccupationSoldier
Father
Mother
Gordon Leslie Lucas

Gordon Leslie Lucas ((1928-02-09)9 February 1928 – 21 June 1952(1952-06-21) (aged 24)) was a Canadian soldier from Port Arthur in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, R.C.I.C.. Lucas died on active service during the Second World War.[1]

Early life

Lucas was born in Port Arthur on 9 February 1928, the son of William Herbert Lucas and Hellen Irene Lucas.[1]

Service

Lucas enlisted at Winnipeg and served as a private (service number SH62210) in the Army, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, R.C.I.C. (PPCLI).[1]

Death

Lucas died of kia on 21 June 1952, aged 24. He is commemorated at United Nations Cemetery (Busan).[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Gordon Leslie Lucas", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).