George MAXTED

Place of birthNewcastle, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSoldier
Address270 Punt Road, South Yarra, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation40
Next of kinMrs A Maxted, 270 Punt Road, South Yarra, Victoria
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentHON CAPT
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal RollAIF Headquarters
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

DSO


Recommendation date: 10 March 1917

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 12 March 1918
Medals

Distinguished Service Order


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Family/military connectionsBrother: (613) Captain Chaplain Spencer Edward MAXTED, 14th Infantry Brigade, killed in action 17-19 July 1916.