MAXWELL Robert

16314, Trooper, New Zealand Squadron, Imperial Camel Corps, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 26 June 1918, p7567

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in connection with military operations culminating in the capture of Jerusalem.  He advanced for 500 yards to and advanced post under heavy shell, machine-gun and rifle fire to rescue a wounded comrade.  Although he had tp cross a very exposed piece of ground, he succeeded in bringing the wounded man back to our lines, displaying magnificent coolness and courage

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Memorial Plaque

NOTES

Born 17 November 1887, Ashburton, New Zealand

Died of Wounds 31 March 1918, Palestine

Buried in the Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery, Syria

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