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WILLIAM HENRY LUCKHAM

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Surname: LUCKHAM
Forename: WILLIAM HENRY
Initials: W H
Date of Birth Q2, 1897
Place of BirthCranborne
Place of Birth Source1911 Census
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Schools attended Cranborne Church of England School
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Family (parents and grandparents)Son of Tom and Annie LUCKHAM
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NotesThe Cranborne Church of England Schools Log Book for 1912 - 1929 in its entry dated 11th September 1914 under the heading “The following scholars have enlisted to fight for his King and Country in the great European War” this includes 'William Luckham'. There is a second entry for William dated 21st October 1918: No 10491 Corporal William Luckham 1st Buffs 'I have been informed of your self sacrifice in giving blood to save the life of a wounded comrade, and wish to express my appreciation' Signed General H. Rawlinson Headquarters Fourth Army 9th Oct 1918.
Regiment at call-upThe Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Regiment at dischargeThe Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
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Service no at call-upL/10492
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Age at death82
Date of death 1979
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Place of deathDartford, Kent
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