Ivor Maxse
British Army general (1862–1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General Sir Frederick Ivor Maxse, KCB CVO DSO DL (22 December 1862 – 28 January 1958) was a senior British Army officer who fought during the First World War, best known for his innovative and effective training methods.[2]
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Sir Ivor Maxse | |
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Birth name | Frederick Ivor Maxse |
Born | 22 December 1862 London, England[1] |
Died | 28 January 1958(1958-01-28) (aged 95) Midhurst, Sussex, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1882−1926 |
Rank | General |
Unit | Royal Fusiliers Coldstream Guards |
Commands held | 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards 1st (Guards) Brigade 18th (Eastern) Division XVIII Corps IX Corps Northern Command |
Battles/wars | Mahdist War Second Boer War World War I |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order |
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