Lutonian Pte Ernest Arthur Pestell, 2428, Australian Infantry, died in a Stationary Hospital in France on August 19th, 1916, from wounds sustained in action on the Somme.

Pte Frank (Francis) Joseph Turner, 2030, 5/13th Battalion, Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force, was killed in action at Gallipoli on August 22nd, 1915. He was a Lutonian who had emigrated to Australia about six years earlier.

Cpl Ernest Butterfield, a Lutonian serving with the Australians in Gallipoli, died on May 4th, 1915, of wounds received in action.

Born in Markyate but brought up from a young age in Luton, Cpl Butterfield, service number 79, joined the 15th Battalion, 4th Brigade, Australian Expeditionary Force. He was previously with the Royal Garrison Artillery and served during the Boer War, being in Kimberley during the siege.