His story
Michael John Ludgate came from Cork and had served with the 12th Lancers and in the South African War. In civilian life he worked as a general dealer.
His parents were John and Margaret Ludgate, and his wife Catherine lived at Peabody Buildings, St Luke’s, London. During the First World War he served as a Private with No. 10 Veterinary Hospital, Army Veterinary Corps.
He died on 29 October 1916, aged 47, and is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery.
Before the war
- Occupation
- General Dealer
- Family
- Son of the late John and Margaret Ludgate; husband of Catherine Ludgate, of Peabody Buildings, St. Luke's, London. Native of Cork. Served in the South African War. Late of 12th Lancers.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/11297
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 10 Veterinary Hospital
- Earlier service
- 12th Lancers; South African War
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 29 October 1916
- Age
- 47
- Cemetery or memorial
- Etaples Military Cemetery
- Grave reference
- VIII. E. 8A.
Where he worked
- No. 10 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- Albert Edward HOLDENAlso recorded with No. 10 Veterinary Hospital
- John Frederick RICHARDSONAlso recorded with No. 10 Veterinary Hospital
- Francis ROCHEAlso recorded with No. 10 Veterinary Hospital
- Edward James TAYLORAlso recorded with No. 10 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Grave photograph — Remember Our Dead regimental memorial
- Research record number: 131
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “Michael John Ludgate”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/ludgate-michael-john-se-11297/.
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