John Maxwell (police officer)
For other people with the same name, see John Maxwell (disambiguation).
| Sir John Maxwell CBE | |
|---|---|
| Born |
24 December 1882 Muirkirk, Ayrshire |
| Died | 14 February 1968 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Years active | 1901–1942 |
| Known for |
Chief Constable, Manchester City Police (1927–1942) Involvement in the Greenfield case. |
Sir John Maxwell CBE (24 December 1882 – 14 February 1968[1]) was a British police officer.
Maxwell grew up in Muirkirk, Ayrshire.[1] He joined the Manchester City Police in 1901 and served as Chief Constable from 1927 to November 1942.[1] He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1936 New Year Honours[2] and knighted in the 1941 New Year Honours.[3]
Maxwell's involvement in the 1940/1941 Greenfield case over his dismissal of a fireman resulted in considerable negative publicity.
Footnotes
- 1 2 3 Biography, Who Was Who
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 34238. p. 9. 31 December 1935. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 35029. pp. 1–2. 31 December 1940. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
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