NAM.1974-02-31-36

A handwritten letter by Charlotte Maxwell marked as a copy to Nina Maxwell.[unlike previous copies this appears as though it could be an original.The letter is stamped and appears to be much less neat than previous copies.] As well as a copy of the citation awarding Maxwell the award being attached.. The top of the citation is titled 'Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.' The citation mentions that Francis Maxwell got the Distinguisged Service Order for his bravery during the attack on Thiepval that resulted in the capturing of the Thiepval defences. It mentions that when other Battalions lost their commanding officers and Colonel Maxwell's own staff were killed he took charge of 3 other Battalions under heavy fire. In the letter to Nina attached Charlotte tells her that she has attached a copy of the citation

World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)