William Maxwell

William Maxwell was born on 10 February 1863 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland to Garnet Maxwell. 
In 1880, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a Second Lieutenant. In 1882, he made Lieutenant. In 1886, he made Captain. In 1891, he made Major and was Second in Command of Second Battalion. 
In 1892, he had a son: James Maxwell.
In 1900, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded Second Battalion until 1905 when he made Colonel. In 1913, he made Brigadier General. Between August and December 1914, he served as General Staff Officer in 76th Division. Between December and March 1915, he served as Assistant Adjutant & Quartermaster-General. In April 1917, he made Major General and commanded the Division until September when he was replaced and sent to command Indian troops. In 1924, he made Lieutenant General. He retired in 1932. 
He died of natural causes in 1942 in Brignall, County Durham, United Kingdom.