Taranaki Maori War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Colour Sergeant in the 40th Regiment, 2nd Somersetshire later the South Lancashire Regiment. At Huirangi Bush, New Zealand, March 16, 1861, Colour-Sergeant Lucas was in charge of a work party when they were suddenly ambushed. Three men were wounded, two mortally, but when a relief party arrived one of them fell and a Lieutenant was also wounded. Sergeant Lucas, under heavy fire from the rebels, not more than 30 yards away, immediately ran to the assistance of the officer and sent a man with him to the rear. He then took charge of the arms, belonging to the killed and wounded until the arrival of support troops. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Sergeant Major.
Taranaki Maori War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Colour Sergeant in the 40th Regiment, 2nd Somersetshire later the South Lancashire Regiment. At Huirangi Bush, New Zealand, March 16, 1861, Colour-Sergeant Lucas was in charge of a work party when they were suddenly ambushed. Three men were wounded, two mortally, but when a relief party arrived one of them fell and a Lieutenant was also wounded. Sergeant Lucas, under heavy fire from the rebels, not more than 30 yards away, immediately ran to the assistance of the officer and sent a man with him to the rear. He then took charge of the arms, belonging to the killed and wounded until the arrival of support troops. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Sergeant Major.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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