Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 428 (Ghost) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

October 24th, 1944

Citation:
"In August 1944 Flight Sergeant Maxwell was detailed to attack a target in Germany. When nearing the objective, his aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire, disabling an engine and damaging the electrical system. Despite loss of height and a wound in the leg, this airman pressed on to the target where the bombs had to be released manually. Flight Sergeant Maxwell then flew his aircraft back to England and effected a safe landing. His coolness, courage and determination to achieve success have been of a high rder.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

September 25th, 1945

Citation:
"Since the award of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal this officer has flown on a large number of operational sorties. He has taken part in attacks against such heavily defended targets as Kiel, Chemnitz, Merseburg and Berlin. Flying Officer Maxwell is an outstanding leader who has invariably displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high order."