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James MAXWELL

Regimental number1241
Place of birthMaffra Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationDairy farmer
AddressBoisdale, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinWife, Mrs Kathleen Maxwell, Boisdale, Victoria
Enlistment date9 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1247
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While in command of a patrol he observed a party of about fifty of the enemy entering a disused trench. He attacked them with bombs and rifle fire, and then assaulted the position and captured a prisoner. He showed splendid initiative and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165
Date: 24 October 1918

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