His story
William Gibson Luke worked as a horseman in Gateshead, Durham.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission family particulars record: “Son of Henry and Mary Jane Luke, of 232, Alexandra Rd., Gateshead.”
He served as an Army Veterinary Corps private with No. 11 Veterinary Hospital. His medal record gives 10 September 1915 as the date of his first qualifying service in Balkans.
He died on 15 February 1916, aged 27. He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery, grave E. 32.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Horseman
- Residence recorded
- Gateshead
- Family
- CWGC particulars: Son of Henry and Mary Jane Luke, of 232, Alexandra Rd., Gateshead.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/11462
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 11 Veterinary Hospital
- Theatre of war
- Balkans, 10 September 1915
Medals and commemoration
- 1914–15 Star
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 15 February 1916
- Age
- 27
- Place of death
- Egypt
- Recorded cause
- Accidental Injuries
- Cemetery or memorial
- Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery
- Grave reference
- E. 32.
Where he worked
- No. 11 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
- John Henry HURSTAlso recorded with No. 11 Veterinary Hospital
- William James JONESAlso recorded with No. 11 Veterinary Hospital
- Lewis OAKLEYAlso recorded with No. 11 Veterinary Hospital
- Frederick James STEVENSAlso recorded with No. 11 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 67
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “William Gibson Luke”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/luke-william-gibson-se-11462/.
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