Regimental number | 447 |
Other Names | MAXWELL, Duncan Struan. |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Commonwealth Bank, Hobart, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, C.J. Maxwell, Commonwealth Bank, Hobart, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He held the portion of the tench captured by his company, repulsing three counter attacks. He displayed great courage and initiative throughout, and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 59 Capt Arthur Mainwaring MAXWELL, 6th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron, returned to Australia, 16 June 1919 |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |