Background
LUKE, Stephen Pagret Walter Vyvy an was born in 1845 in NVeeting, Norfolk. Son of Reverend F. Vyvyan Luke, Master of Arts.
LUKE, Stephen Pagret Walter Vyvy an was born in 1845 in NVeeting, Norfolk. Son of Reverend F. Vyvyan Luke, Master of Arts.
Studied at Forest School, Walthamstow. Victoria College Jersey.
Appointed to Telegraph Dept, of Government of India, 1868. In charge of field telegraphs in Afghanistan, 1878-1879. Mentioned in despatches by Sir Samuel Browne, Knight Commander of the Star of India, C. B., Victoria Cross.
Services specially acknowledged by Sir Frederick (now Lord) Roberts. Sendees also acknowledged by Lieutenant-General Sir D. M. Stewart, Knight Commander of the Bath. Specially congratulated by Viceroy, and received thanks of Government of India.
Afghan medal with clasp for Sherpur. Decorated for lield service in Afghanistan. Indian Telegraph Department (retired); Director, Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation.
Member of Institute of Electrical Engineers. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Club: Oriental.
Spouse 1902, Mabel, y.daughter of Frederick Clifford, K.C.