MINI MEDAL GROUP MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK ARTHUR FRANK MAGUIRE CMG DSO KSTJ VD

IMPORTANT MINIATURE MEDAL GROUP TO MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK ARTHUR "FRANK" MAGUIRE, CMG, DSO, KStJ, VD

An important framed group of miniature orders, decorations and campaign medals attributed to Major General Frederick Arthur Maguire (1888-1953), a distinguished Australian medical officer whose service extended from the First World War through to senior Army medical leadership in the Second World War.

The display includes a named plaque and an accompanying typed biographical history. The group formed part of the J. and J. Edwards Collection.

Maguire served in New Guinea in 1914-15 with the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, then enlisted in the AIF in 1916. He embarked with the 9th Field Ambulance aboard HMAT Argyllshire and later served in France with the 9th Field Ambulance and the 3rd Australian Division's medical services. He was Mentioned in Despatches four times and awarded the Distinguished Service Order for First World War service. He returned to Australia in 1920.

After the war, Maguire held senior medical appointments, including Deputy Director of Medical Services in Sydney. In 1941 he became Director-General of Army Medical Services. He was also a prominent surgeon and medical academic.

The four Mentions in Despatches recognised distinguished service recorded in commanders' official reports. The single oakleaf device on the Victory Medal is consistent with multiple mentions: only one device was worn, regardless of the number of times a serviceman was mentioned.

A compelling piece of Australian military and medical history, with named identification and biographical documentation that add important context to the miniature group.

Details

* Recipient: Major General Frederick Arthur "Frank" Maguire
* Honours named on the display plaque: CMG, DSO, KStJ, VD
* Miniature medal group in framed display
* Includes named plaque and typed biographical history
* Provenance: J. and J. Edwards Collection.
* Condition: Vintage condition; please refer to photographs for details

The accompanying history states that Maguire's group was donated to the Edwards Collection by Mrs Joyce McElhone of Potts Point, New South Wales.

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