Husband & Wife William "Bill" Lucas and his wife, Alice. Photo taken in May 1939, which would make Bill 30.	William Lucas & Platoon William ("Bill") is the 3rd from the Left - Top Row. This photo is a post card, and there is a rear side.	Rear side of Platoon Photo On top left of card is writing that shows in part "Alice", the name of William's wife.	Will and ? William Lucas is on the left	William, Soldier and Dog William is the one on the far left

DOB: Aug 11, 1908.  Originally born in the Republic of Latvia, but may have, or may not have been, adopted.  Somehow ended up in Scotland.

Baptism.

Died:  Monday, Jan 17, 1944, at the age of 35 years, 5 months, 6 days.

Buried: Minturno, Italy.  For website about Minturno.

Gravesite Reference: VI. A. 12.

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Occupation: Miner

Siblings: 2 brothers and a sister, by adoption? or by birth?

Military & World War 2 Details

A "Field Service Post Card" from William to his wife Alice, evidencing receipt of her letter/telegram.  Mailed to Alice at 45 Mill Street, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, England.  Note the dates -- approximately 6 months prior to William's death in battle.