Sergeant Dougall McTaggart Maxwell
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Maxwell,
Dougall McTaggart
Date of birth: 1881-06-07
Place of birth: Bannockburn Stirlingshire Scotland
Next of kin: Minnie Maxwell, Maxstone, Saskatchawan
Marital status: single
Religion: Presbyterian
Cause of death:
Likely survived
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 81575
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
Sergeant, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diary:
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, the company Sergeant Major being wounded, this N.C.O. took over his duties and carried on in a most conspicuous manner. After the capture of the objective, he did exceptionally good work in assisting to organize his company and consolidate his position.
On 16/8/17, after the capture of the CHALK PIT, he again did excellent work in consolidating the position. He was buried by an enemy shell but continued to carry on and made light of the sever shaking up which he received. His coolness and cheerfulness did much to encourage the men in a most serious situation.
Date of award: 1917-08-15
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
193999
Service file: B6062-S013
Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diary:
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, the company Sergeant Major being wounded, this N.C.O. took over his duties and carried on in a most conspicuous manner. After the capture of the objective, he did exceptionally good work in assisting to organize his company and consolidate his position.
On 16/8/17, after the capture of the CHALK PIT, he again did excellent work in consolidating the position. He was buried by an enemy shell but continued to carry on and made light of the sever shaking up which he received. His coolness and cheerfulness did much to encourage the men in a most serious situation. ]
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, the company Sergeant Major being wounded, this N.C.O. took over his duties and carried on in a most conspicuous manner. After the capture of the objective, he did exceptionally good work in assisting to organize his company and consolidate his position.
On 16/8/17, after the capture of the CHALK PIT, he again did excellent work in consolidating the position. He was buried by an enemy shell but continued to carry on and made light of the sever shaking up which he received. His coolness and cheerfulness did much to encourage the men in a most serious situation. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-16
Last modified: 2005-03-17