| Rank | Lieutenant, Captain |
| Unit # | Kent Regiment |
| Resident | Chatham |
Born in Essex, ON. in 1915.
Maxwell was married to Margaret (nee Andrews), and they were living at 13 Grand Ave. East, Chatham. In 1940, they had a home at 160 Queen St. in Chatham. He enlisted with the Kent Regt. as a Private 3/08/1940. In December of 1944, Margaret was making her home in Toronto for the duration of the war.
He went overseas to the British Army as a Lieutenant. He was promoted to the rank of Captain while serving with the British 2nd Army in Holland. He was attached to the Queen’s Own Rifles. In 1942 he was a Sergeant. He was home on leave before rejoining the Kents in British Columbia.
He was commissioned a Lieutenant and sent to England under the “CAN LOAN” plan to serve in the Imperial Army with the Queen’s Own Rifles. He rose to the rank of Captain with the British 2nd Army, serving in Holland. In January of 1945, he was awarded the Military Cross for leadership at Paarlo on the Rur River in Germany. He was wounded in action twice. Capt Baker was discharged from service 8/11/1945.
Maxwell passed away 4 May, 1961
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Awards | Military Cross |
| Sources | CDN (21/04/42.), IODE(P), VR, KCFA (19/07/45) |
| Birthplace | Essex, Ontario |
| Religion | Anglican |
| Marital Status | Married |
| When Enlisted | August 3rd 1940 |
| Next of Kin | Wife- Mrs. Margret Baker |
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