| Regimental number | 16314 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R S Maxwell, Beautiful Valley, Geraldine, South Canterbury |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcements, New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Moeraki on |
| Final rank | Trooper |
| Final unit | No 16 (New Zealand) Company, Imperial Camel Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 30 |
| Place of burial | Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery (Row E, Grave No 23), Syria |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert Taylor Maxwell and Sarah Way Maxwell, Beautiful Valley, Geraldine |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in connection with military operations culminating in the capture of Jerusalem. He advanced for 500 yards to an advanced post under heavy shell, machine gun and rifle fire to rescue a wounded comrade. Although he had to cross a very exposed piece of ground, he succeeded in bringing the wounded man back to our lines, displaying magnificent coolness and courage.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 15928 Rifleman Charles MAXWELL, 3rd Bn, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, killed in action, 28 March 1918; 54064 Edward MAXWELL; 32358 James MAXWELL |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine, Syria Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 4 |