Patrick Stewart Erskine Maxwell
Captain Patrick Stewart Erskine Maxwell, R.N. (15 January, 1886 – 22 May, 1944) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Brompton, London.
Maxwell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1907.[1]
In 1908, Maxwell committed a breach of discipline in not possessing Ball Dress.
Great War
Maxwell was appointed to Challenger as her navigating officer on 8 August, 1914.[2]
Maxwell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 October, 1915.[3]
On 8 August, 1918, he was appointed in command of the yacht Melisande, as part of the surveying service.[4] He remained with her one year.
Post-War
Maxwell was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1921.
Appointed in command of Flinders from 23 February, 1920 to 1 January, 1921.
Appointed in command of Kellett from 1 DEcember, 1924 to 12 April, 1927.
Maxwell was placed on the Retired List on account of age with the rank of Captain on 15 January, 1936.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John F. Robins |
Captain of H.M.A.S. Fantome 15 Jan, 1921[5] – 26 Sep, 1924 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Francis E. B. Haselfoot |
Superintendent of Charts 26 Apr, 1927 – 8 Feb, 1929 |
Succeeded by ? |
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