A sad loss

A sad loss

James Oliver Lugton was the son of Peter William Lugton and Mary Ann Hair. He was born on 12 October 1878 in Victoria, Australia. In 1901, James married Mary Bryce in Wagga Wagga. They had numerous children, some of whom died in childhood. James enlisted as Private 6771 in the 14th Battalion of the Australian Infantry Force in September 1916 and died of wounds received in battle in France on 28 March 1918. His death caused severe hardship for his family. There was no social security system and no benefit for soldiers who died in service.

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