| Maxwell | Henry Edward | | Major | MAXWELL, THE HONOURABLE HENRY EDWARD, Major, was born 27 November 1857, son of Honourable Richard Maxwell, and brother of the 10th Baron Farnham. He entered the Army 11 September 1876, as Sub-Lieutenant, unattached; was gazetted to the 107th Foot 11 September 1876, and transferred to the 73rd Foot 31 October 1877, becoming Lieutenant, Royal Highlanders, 11 September 1878. He was Adjutant, Royal Highlanders, 24 December 1884 to 31 October 1888; was promoted to Captain 15 May 1885; was Adjutant, Militia, 1 November 1888 to 31 October 1893; became Major, Royal Highlanders, 3 January 1895. He served in the South African War, 1899-1902. In command 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (from 11 December 1899 to 25 January 1900). Afterwards in command of section, Harrismith - Bethlehem Line. Advance on Kimberley, including action at Magersfontein. Operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Panrdeberg 17 to 26 February (slightly wounded); action at Vet River. Operations in Orange River Colony, including actions at Rhenoster River, Wittebergen, and Witpoort. Operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899. Operations in the Transvaal, November 1901 to March 1902. Operations in Orange River Colony, November 1900 to September 1901, and April to May 1902. Operations on the Zululand Frontier of Natal in October 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 1O September 1901], received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "The Honourable Henry Edward Maxwell, Major, Royal Highlanders. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were sent to Lord Kitchener 18 January 1902, and were presented by Major General E S Brook, CB, at Tredonw, 4 June 1902. He became Lieutenant Colonel 12 December 1903; was given the Brevet of Colonel 12 December 1906, and retired with the rank of Colonel 12 December 1907. He was a JP and DL, and was High Sheriff, County Cavan, 1910. He married Edith, daughter of Colonel R A G Cosby, of Stradbally Hall, Queen's County, and they had one son and one daughter.
DSO, QSA (4) CC Paard Trans Witt (Maj Hon DSO, 2/R Hldrs), KSA (2) (Maj Hon, DSO, 2/R Hldrs). Christies 1987 £858. Christies 1991 est £600-700.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
