General Sir (Frederick) Ivor Maxse, KCB, CVO, DSO, (1862-1958) was a World War I divisional and corps commander, and noted wartime trainer. He was born in London on 22 December 1862. He was educated at Rugby School and Sandhurst. He was commisioned in the Royal Fusiliers and saw service in India. He transferred to the Coldstream Guards in 1891, commanding its first batalion from 1903 to 1907. In 1910, he was promoted to command of the 1st Guards Brigade. Wikipedia
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