Background
LUCAS, Charles Davis was born in 1834. Son of D. Lucas, Clontibret, Monaghan.
LUCAS, Charles Davis was born in 1834. Son of D. Lucas, Clontibret, Monaghan.
Served in Burmese War, 1852-1853. Present at capture of Rangoon, Dalla, Pegu, Prome. Served in Baltic, 1854-1855.
Was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross.
Club: Army and Navy.
Spouse 1879, Frances,daughter of Sir William H. Hall, Knight Commander of the Bath, Fellow of the Royal Society, g.daughter of Oth Viscount Torrington.