LUFF, William
| Service Number: | 376 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Trooper |
| Last Unit: | 1st Australian Horse |
| Born: | Gundagai, NSW, 1874 |
| Home Town: | Tumblong, Gundagai, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Gundagai, NSW, 30 August 1960, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Tumblong Cemetery |
| Memorials: | Gundagai Boer War Memorial, Tumblong War Memorial |
Boer War Service
| 1 Oct 1899: | Involvement Trooper, 376, 1st Australian Horse |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Robert LUFF and Maria nee PARKER
Tpr Luff unfortunately contracted typhoid and was repatriated home arriving Sydney 30 July1900 and was discharged 28 October 1900, with the Queen's [Victoria] South African medal, and clasps for Modder River, Paardeberg, Driefontein and the Relief of Kimberley.
Trooper William Luff's son, Len, spent the entire Second World War in the 6th Division Cavalry Regiment.
Boer War Veteran Wins Car (March 1954)
A 79 year-old Boer war veteran, Mr. W. Luff, of Tumblong, was the winner of the art union conducted by the North Canberra R.S.L., drawn in the Lady Gowrie Services Hut on Saturday night. His prize was a 1954 Peugeot sedan, worth £1,073. Mr. Luff came to Canberra for the Royal Visit, and took part in the ex-Servicemen's parade at Parliament House on February 17.
He was in bed when told by telephone of his win, and was delighted with his good fortune. Arrangements for delivery of the car will be made today.
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