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Frederick LUKE, VC (1895-1983)
« on: Sunday 14 March 10 11:38 GMT (UK) »
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Frederick LUKE, VC, (1895-1983) who was awarded the VC in the first year of the Great War (1914-1918)  for an act of extreme bravery at Le Cateau, France, is buried at Linn Cemetery, Glasgow,

Not only was he one of the youngest recipients of the VC, at the time of his death (at 88) he was one of the oldest survivors!

Am wondering if, by chance, there are any living relatives of Frederick, if so, I have some information for her/him/they that I would be pleased to pass across.  

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Re: Frederick LUKE, VC (1895-1983)
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 16 March 10 13:07 GMT (UK) »
You could ask someone who plans to visit the Mitchell Library (or contact them yourself) and ask for a look up for his obituary in the Evening Times or maybe the Glasgow Herald.   This should name any descendants and when/where he was buried/cremated.

OR obtain a copy of his death certificate which will show the informant's  relationship.

OR contact the British Legion, who I'm sure would be able to help.

Wish I could do it for you, but I have no plans to visit Scotland this year unfortunately
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Re: Frederick LUKE, VC (1895-1983)
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 16 March 10 16:46 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Kate - those are great leads.  I will follow them through.

Peter

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Re: Frederick LUKE, VC (1895-1983)
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 16 March 10 18:27 GMT (UK) »
Please let us know how you get on - I do love a happy ending!
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Re: Frederick LUKE, VC (1895-1983)
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 09 June 10 19:00 BST (UK) »
Im new to this forum and I was talking to his grandson only yesterday. He works for Scottish Power in Glasgow. He spent some time telling me about him.

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Re: Frederick LUKE, VC (1895-1983)
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 10 June 10 07:37 BST (UK) »
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Thanks Kate - PM received............ (most thoughtful of you)

Trailertrash: I will send you a personal message (via this forum) later today. 

Many thanks for posting that information.

Geraldo.

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Re: Frederick LUKE, VC (1895-1983)
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 10 June 12 06:02 BST (UK) »
Fred Luke was my grand father. In his later life he was a great gardner. His prize onions were like grapefruits. One of the most humble men you could meet.

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Re: Frederick LUKE, VC (1895-1983)
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 10 June 12 08:01 BST (UK) »
At long last - contact with a living relative!  Hello.....

Several years ago I acquired a very good vintage studio photograph of your grandfather, which was likely taken shortly after he was awarded his VC.  He is dressed in full uniform (including cap) and is, of course, proudly wearing his VC.  He has endorsed the photograph (boldly in black ink) "Yours Truly, Bomb: F. Luke VC"

The photo is framed with another photograph of the rest of his medals and a report on the circumstances which led to the medal being awarded. It's a very nice piece indeed. I will endeavour to get this photographed and posted here so that you can see it.

Is the original likely to be of interest to you?

Geraldo.



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Re: Frederick LUKE, VC (1895-1983)
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 10 June 12 10:56 BST (UK) »
Sorry about the reflections on the glass (unavoidable I'm afraid) but here is the photograph of your grandfather, now reframed in an A4 glazed frame with other information.

On the reverse, an historical report of the battle of Le Cateau 1914.  It reports that losses were high on both sides including 7,812 British casualties.

Let me know...
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