| Regimental number | 18500 |
| Place of birth | Tamworth New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Clermont Park, Somerset, Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs I E Lawson, Clermont Park, Somerset, Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 25 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Hamel on 7 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 7th August, 1918, at HAMEL, the Battery was shelled with 5.9's. No. 1 pit was set on fire. Fitter Sergeant MAXWELL immediately went to the pit whilst shells were still falling and put out the fire, thus saving the gun and ammunition. On the 8th August, 1918, and while the Battery was in action on the 9th August, 1918, at HAMILTON WOOD, this N.C.O. was responsible for keeping the six guns in action under very adverse circumstances. His untiring energy was beyond praise. Fitter Sergeant MAXWELL, has shown on all occasions utter disregard for danger in the pursuance of his duties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |