Daniel Luxton


Daniel Aston Luxton, was an Australian Army officer in the First and Second World Wars.

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, and awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
During the Second World War, Luxton served as a brigadier in the Second Australian Imperial Force.