Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

June 15th, 1918

"For gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Lieutenant Colonel Maxey distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Lieutenant Colonel Maxey advanced with his first wave and in the face of heavy shell and machine gun fire he directed the location of the objective of his battalion. He was cool under fire and a dependable leader; although fatally wounded he gave detailed directions to his second in command as to just what to do and caused himself to be carried to the Post of Command of his regiment to give information to his Regimental Commander that he considered very important, before being evacuated; this under intense shell and machine gun fire."

Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 26 (posthumously awarded)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1918

"For extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Cantigny, France, 28 May 1918. Lieutenant Colonel Maxey advanced with first wave and, in the face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire, located the objective of his battalion. He was a cool, dependable, and heroic leader. Although fatally wounded, he gave detailed instructions to his second in command and caused himself to be carried to his regimental commander and delivered important information before he died."

War Department, General Orders No. 99 (posthumously awarded)