Private Richard Lute
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Private Richard Lute was a Native American, born in St. Regis Quebec in 1877, brother of Thomas Lute. He enlisted in late 1915 and was serving with the 60th Battalion. The 38 year old Lute was killed on the 18th of September, 1916 near the Sunken Road/Chalk Trench area of the Somme.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
121321
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
60th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Quebec City, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
38 years
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
38 years 11 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
38 years 11 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Labourer
Next of Kin:
Thomas Lute (serving with the 69th Battalion), Brother, St. Regis, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
St. Regis, Quebec
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
5 ft 5.0 in / 165 cm
Weight:
136 lbs / 62 kg
Chest:
33.0 in / 84 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
315 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Images
Private Richard Lute Gravestone
Grave of 121321 Private Richard Lute, Canadian Infantry, 60th Bn.
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
60th Battalion |
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Notes
Private Richard Lute was born in St. Regis Quebec, brother of Thomas Lute . He enlisted in late 1915 and was serving with the 60th Battalion. He was killed in action on 18th of September, 1916 near the Sunken Road/Chalk Trench area of the Somme.
Additional Service Notes
Embarked Canada 17 April 1916 Arrived England 27 April 1916. Landed in France on 18 July 1916 and joined the 60th Battalion in France on 21 August 1916.
Additional Next of Kin Notes
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