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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Lanarkshire => Topic started by: Geraldo 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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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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Thanks Kate - those are great leads. I will follow them through.
Peter
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Please let us know how you get on - I do love a happy ending!
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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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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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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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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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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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thats amazing my great grand father was frederick luke, my grandfather was william, (bill)
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Hi, very new to Rootschat.Picking up on Fred Luke VC, My wife is his niece, her mother was his youngest sister. Coming from a large family of 13 children; she was only 3 when Fred won his medal.
I met him on two occasions when he came down to the palace for a VC event.There are possibly 10 nieces and nephews that I now and meet at family occasions all living on the south coast.This year being 100 years at Romsey in Hampshire they are laying commemorative slabs to mark the event, one for Fred and one other, we all hope to be there. Talk again soon sagaman
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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.
Hi, very new to Rootschat.Picking up on Fred Luke VC, My wife is his niece, her mother was his youngest sister. Coming from a large family of 13 children; she was only 3 when Fred won his medal.
I met him on two occasions when he came down to the palace for a VC event.There are possibly 10 nieces and nephews that I now and meet at family occasions all living on the south coast.This year being 100 years at Romsey in Hampshire they are laying commemorative slabs to mark the event, one for Fred and one other, we all hope to be there. Talk again soon sagaman
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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.
Hi, very new to Rootschat.Picking up on Fred Luke VC, My wife is his niece, her mother was his youngest sister. Coming from a large family of 13 children; she was only 3 when Fred won his medal.
I met him on two occasions when he came down to the palace for a VC event.There are possibly 10 nieces and nephews that I now and meet at family occasions all living on the south coast.This year being 100 years at Romsey in Hampshire they are laying commemorative slabs to mark the event, one for Fred and one other, we all hope to be there. Talk again soon sagaman
Just joined Rootschat. Fred Luke VC was my uncle,my father John was freds brother,Great to get any information on other relatives.
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Hi
Jennymary
As I wrote before, my wife's mother was Gladys, youngest of the 13 children.When Fred won his medal 26/08/1914. Then 100 years later , we attended a commemorative slab laying ceremony at Lockerly a small village near Romsey in Hampshire were they all grew up . it was held In the village hall, a small service, army Representatives , standard bearers , bugles, local TV and many many old family photographs .Freds grandson, wife and 1 daughter were there, plus 3 sons of Hilda,( second youngest sister), and various members of our families.My wife has 2 brothers and a sister living and know of 2 sons of Reg (youngest brother). as you probably know Fred lived a life time in Glasgow, but when he came south for various VC events he would visit as many of his family as he could, I met him twice ,and actually held the medal,which is now in Lord Ashcroft,s collection at the Imperial War Museum . I hope this info was some use, feel free to ask some more . Once many years ago we took Gladys on holiday and visited your mum and dad.
bye for now Sagaman
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amazing just re investigating my family history for my 7 year old, i had forgotten all about this thread. amzing i never knew he had a memorial paving stone laid. is great to explain to my son about his great great grandad
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Good afternoon, I am currently researching the life stories of all 62 Gunner Victoria Cross recipients of which Fred Luke VC is one. I briefly met him in the early 80's when he visit our regiment in Paderborn in Germany. Can anyone help with this research? I have a lot of information but need to confirm some details etc. I thank you in advance for any help you are willing and able to supply. Regards Brian Drummond