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We remember Arthur Mainwaring Maxwell
We remember Arthur Mainwaring Maxwell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1914
dates
Age 26
Source:9407017
24th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Sydney New South Wales
Australia
Source:9407006
24th September 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Trooper
59
6th Australian Light Horse
Source:9407027
24th September 1914 - 4th November 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
6th ALH
A Squadron
Source:9407027
4th November 1914 - 30th March 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
546
3rd Australian Light Horse
Source:9407027
30th March 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Source:9407027
29th May 1915 - 29th December 1915
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:9407010
17th March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
2nd Lieutenant
52nd Battalion
Source:9407010
17th March 1916 - 17th June 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
52nd Battalion
Source:9407010
17th June 1916 - 18th April 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Captain
52nd Battalion
Source:9407010
18th April 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Captain
52nd Battalion
Source:9407075
25th August 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9407010
19th November 1919
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9407075
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9407010
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9407010
service
Australian Imperial Force
Source:8373899
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Mainwaring |
| Initials | AM |
| Last Name | Maxwell |
| Source | 8373899 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | |||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 52nd Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 52nd Battalion | Lieutenant | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 52nd Battalion | Captain | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 59 | 6th Australian Light Horse | Trooper | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 6th ALH | A Squadron | Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 546 | 3rd Australian Light Horse | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment | Lance Corporal | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 52nd Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Emily W Maxwell | mother | ||
| Crawford John MAXWELL | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-24 | 6'5" |
Media
Media
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AIF Enlistment page 1A M Maxwell enlisted Sept 1914 - AIF Enlistment page 1
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AIF Records page 5 Statement of ServiceShows early service record of A M Maxwell in 6th ALH and 3rd ALHContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Tasmania births 1803-1933 Transcription | Harper140899 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Harper140899 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Harper140899 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The AIF Project, Univ. of NSW, Canberra | Harper140899 | |
| Virtual War Memorial Australia | Harper140899 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| AIF Enlistment page 1 | Harper140899 | |
| AIF Enlistment page 2 | Harper140899 | |
| AIF Enlistment page 4 from NAA | Harper140899 | |
| AIF Records page 5 Statement of Service | Harper140899 | |
| A M Maxwell Awarded DSO | Harper140899 |
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