Pte. T. A. Luke, 290539, under Battalion orders 244, issued by Lieut. Col. J. L. Barkley V. D., officer commanding 2/1st Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion issued at Vine cottage, Chapel St. Leonards, Alford, Lincs. on 15th October 1917 at 7:30 p.m., and signed by W. J. Satchell (Captain and Adjutant), records indicate that he was promoted to the rank of Paid Lance Corporal of D Company from 13/10/1917.