Daniel Luxton
Brigadier Daniel Aston Luxton, CMG, DSO, VD (22 June 1891 – 1960) was an Australian Army officer in the First and Second World Wars.[1]
Daniel Luxton | |
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| Born | 22 June 1891 Camberwell, Victoria |
| Died | 1960 Heidelberg, Victoria |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1911–1943 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Commands held | 2nd Infantry Brigade (1923–25, 1927–33) 5th Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment (1919–21) 5th Battalion (1917–19) |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
Military career
Luxton served in the Australian Imperial Force in the 5th Battalion. Luxton embarked from Melbourne as a lieutenant on 21 October 1914. After being repeatedly promoted over the course of the war, Luxton was appointed the commanding officer of the 5th Battalion on 8 March 1917. During his wartime service, Luxton was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George,[2] and awarded the Distinguished Service Order.[3][4]
During the Second World War, Luxton served as a brigadier in the Second Australian Imperial Force.[1]
References
- "Brigadier Daniel Aston Luxton | Australian War Memorial". www.awm.gov.au. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 February 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Honours and Awards: Daniel Aston Luxton | Australian War Memorial". www.awm.gov.au. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- "Brigadier Daniel Aston Luxton | Australian War Memorial". www.awm.gov.au. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
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