MAXWELL, Arthur Mainwaring

1888 - 1966  (78 years)

• Name	MAXWELL, Arthur Mainwaring  [1, 2]
  Born	8 Jun 1888	Hobart, Tasmania, Australia   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Died	17 Jun 1966	Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
  Person ID	I4657	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	16 Sep 2023

  
  

  Father	MAXWELL, Crawford John,   b. 23 Sep 1851, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 26 Jan 1926, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia  (Age 74 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	GIBLIN, Caroline Emily Worthy,   b. 1 Jan 1848, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 28 Jan 1930, Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia  (Age 82 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Married	9 Dec 1880  [3]
  	All Saints Church, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
  Family ID	F2081	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	BRIDGES, Marion Grey Wemyss,   b. 15 Aug 1896, Paddington, New South Wales, Australia ,   d. 4 Nov 1970, New South Wales, Australia  (Age 74 years)
  Married	18 Feb 1926	S-Penang
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  Children	1. MAXWELL, Living  [natural]   2. MAXWELL, Meg CMG. KCB. DSO. MC.,   b. Abt 1927, Malaysia ,   d. 11 Jan 2000, England  (Age ~ 73 years)  [natural]   3. MAXWELL, Crawford William Bridges,   b. 27 Sep 1929, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 15 Apr 1992, New South Wales, Australia  (Age 62 years)  [natural]
  Last Modified	16 Sep 2023
  Family ID	F1243	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Arthur and Duncan Maxwell

  
  

• Notes

  Arthur Mainwaring MAXWELL Regimental number59 ReligionChurch of England OccupationStation manager Marital statusSingle Age at embarkation26 Next of kinFather, C J Maxwell, Commonwealth Bank, Hobart Tasmania Enlistment date24 September 1914 Rank on enlistmentCorporal Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/1 Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A29 Suevic on 21 December 1914 Rank from Nominal RollCaptain Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion Recommendations (Medals and Awards) Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated: 'London Gazette', 28 December 1917 (second supplement); 'Commonwealth Gazette', 18 April 1918. Recommended for a second MID, 4 February 1919; awarded, and promulgated: 'London Gazette', 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette', 30 October 1919. Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). FateReturned to Australia 16 June 1919 Medals Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a valuable reconnaissance at a critical moment to restore touch between two brigades, taking great risks under heavy shell fire, and leading his men with great skill and courage. Throughout the whole engagement his actions were marked by sound judgment and promptitude, especially when the command of his battalion had devolved upon himself.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: 20 December 1917 Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out a valuable reconnaissance with great courage and determination. Later he personally directed relieving units to their positions under very heavy fire.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: 19 April 1917 Family/military connectionsBrother: 447 Capt Duncan Struan MAXWELL, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron, returned to Australia 31 July 1918 Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

  
  

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