Ivor Maxse
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.
Sir Ivor Maxse | |
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| Birth name | Frederick Ivor Maxse |
| Born | 22 December 1862 London, England |
| Died | 28 January 1958 (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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