John Maxwell (police officer)
Sir John Maxwell, CBE (24 December 1882 – 14 February 1968[1]) was a British police officer.
Sir John Maxwell CBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 December 1882 |
| 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. |
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
- Biography, Who Was Who
- "No. 34238". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 1935. p. 9.
- "No. 35029". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 1940. pp. 1–2.
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