Croix de Guerre Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share #276 Posted February 4, 2012 I just read through this thread......I'm speechless. This is the kind of grouping I dream about! Thanks Wingcommander! I appreciate the compliment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share #277 Posted February 17, 2012 I wish we had a "Help" section or some kind of "Looking for Info on" post but since we don't here goes. I am writing in the hope that some one out there may have or know of information concerning a Dr. Charles H. Maxson of Baltimore, MD who while on detached service with the Brits, was captured in May-June of 1918. Here is a newspaper clipping; Dr. Charles H. Maxson (1882-?) - Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1918 From: “Our Dead in France”; Twice Captured; BALTIMORE. May 17. – Lieut. Charles W. Maxson of Baltimore, reported missing in today’s casualty list, was twice before captured by Germans, escaping the first time and being rescued by British troops the second time. In each case, Maxson, attached to the Medical Corps, British army was on the battlefield attending wounded. Lieut. Maxson’s wife received a letter from him yesterday which said that he was back with the British troops and had been decorated twice for bravery. He doesn't show up in Marylanders in the Great War as I think he may have originally been from NY or New Hampshire. I also don't think he was attached to a Maryland National Guard unit either. If any one out there has his uniform or a photo, I'd sure like to speak with you! Here is an excerpt from a narrative I have that was written by Tommy. "There were to my delight three Americans in the camp, the first I had seen in months and it did not take long to make myself known and to explain that under my British tunic there beat the heart of a true Missourian. Two of these American were doctors; Maxon of Baltimore, Maryland and Kane of Washington State. The third was an American pilot by the name of Frank Wardle of Memphis, Tennessee. Doctors were considered non-combatants and if taken prisoner, they were supposed to be exchanged. Maxon and Kane had been on detached service with the British and they had hopes of being released soon. " From the Heavens Into Hunland by George F. Thomson RAF 74 Squadron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted February 17, 2012 Share #278 Posted February 17, 2012 Tom, I would check search JAMA, as it appears that he was an author and involved in war preparation during WWII. When I google it, his name pops up in a few of their publications. Make sure you are looking for Charles W. not Charles H. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share #279 Posted February 19, 2012 Tom, I would check search JAMA, as it appears that he was an author and involved in war preparation during WWII. When I google it, his name pops up in a few of their publications. Make sure you are looking for Charles W. not Charles H. Good luck! You threw me with the "JAMA" for a minute,,I was like,,"JAMA,,what the heck is that? I've never heard of that database before"? It never occured to me to look there. Now I need to run down the other doctor but I have even less to go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share #280 Posted June 30, 2012 ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share #281 Posted November 9, 2012 I'm resurrecting this thread to appeal to the forum members for help. I have been working on a book about this pilot for several years now and I am rapidly moving towards completion. I am in need of photographs of RFC 92 Squadron to illustrate a chapter on his training period. If any one has photos that they would be willing to share. Please contact me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share #282 Posted November 10, 2012 Nobody huh? Any one have any suggestions of where to look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted November 10, 2012 Share #283 Posted November 10, 2012 Tom, have you tried the WWI aviation forum? Maybe try the USAF museum. They might at least provide leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share #284 Posted November 11, 2012 Ive been posting all over with no luck. I've got inquiries at the Royal Archives but nothing so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share #285 Posted December 20, 2012 For those of you that are interested. I am pleased to announce that my book about this pilot George "Tommy" Thomson will be available sometime in early June 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted December 20, 2012 Share #286 Posted December 20, 2012 Truly amazing story. Very well told. And the collection's intertwining provenance just adds to the stimulus. Thank you for taking the time to post such wonderful artifacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAF_Collection Posted December 20, 2012 Share #287 Posted December 20, 2012 Croix,thank you for sharing this amazing group and story,I have just read the entire thread and will be going back to it again. Please post details when your book is published as I would like to buy a copy. Regards, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share #288 Posted December 27, 2012 Croix,thank you for sharing this amazing group and story,I have just read the entire thread and will be going back to it again. Please post details when your book is published as I would like to buy a copy. Regards, Matt. You are very welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share #289 Posted April 29, 2013 Waking this thread up again with the hope that perhaps some new member may be able to help out. Any one recognize this pilot? He was a POW in 1918. He shows up in a number of images I have from Karlsruhe, and Camstigall-bei-Pillau. His name may have been Cecil Marsden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Magut Posted May 12, 2016 Share #290 Posted May 12, 2016 I wish we had a "Help" section or some kind of "Looking for Info on" post but since we don't here goes. I am writing in the hope that some one out there may have or know of information concerning a Dr. Charles H. Maxson of Baltimore, MD who while on detached service with the Brits, was captured in May-June of 1918. Here is a newspaper clipping; Dr. Charles H. Maxson (1882-?) - Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1918 From: “Our Dead in France”; Twice Captured; BALTIMORE. May 17. – Lieut. Charles W. Maxson of Baltimore, reported missing in today’s casualty list, was twice before captured by Germans, escaping the first time and being rescued by British troops the second time. In each case, Maxson, attached to the Medical Corps, British army was on the battlefield attending wounded. Lieut. Maxson’s wife received a letter from him yesterday which said that he was back with the British troops and had been decorated twice for bravery. He doesn't show up in Marylanders in the Great War as I think he may have originally been from NY or New Hampshire. I also don't think he was attached to a Maryland National Guard unit either. If any one out there has his uniform or a photo, I'd sure like to speak with you! Here is an excerpt from a narrative I have that was written by Tommy. "There were to my delight three Americans in the camp, the first I had seen in months and it did not take long to make myself known and to explain that under my British tunic there beat the heart of a true Missourian. Two of these American were doctors; Maxon of Baltimore, Maryland and Kane of Washington State. The third was an American pilot by the name of Frank Wardle of Memphis, Tennessee. Doctors were considered non-combatants and if taken prisoner, they were supposed to be exchanged. Maxon and Kane had been on detached service with the British and they had hopes of being released soon. " From the Heavens Into Hunland by George F. Thomson RAF 74 Squadron I read this thread when it initially appeared and was amazed by the amount of information. I never thought I would have anything of value to add to it...until yesterday when I acquired a photograph of Charles W Maxson. This image of Maxson in civilian attire was acting as a bookmark in his YMCA POW diary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Posted June 24, 2016 Share #291 Posted June 24, 2016 I discovered this thread several weeks ago, and I have greatly enjoyed going through every detail , little bit at a time! It really is an amazing piece of history as so many collector/historians have commented over the years! I have collected such WWI American groups since 1980, and I've never seen a better group. Thanks again for sharing this dream come true with all of us! By the way, Croix, is your book still available? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share #292 Posted June 28, 2016 I read this thread when it initially appeared and was amazed by the amount of information. I never thought I would have anything of value to add to it...until yesterday when I acquired a photograph of Charles W Maxson. This image of Maxson in civilian attire was acting as a bookmark in his YMCA POW diary. How amazing! Thank you so very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 12, 2018 Share #293 Posted October 12, 2018 This thread deserves to come " back to the top". Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-o MSU Posted October 13, 2018 Share #294 Posted October 13, 2018 Amazing group. Its weird my favorite groups on the forum are all WWI related. Group to Waldo Pierce, Lafayette group to Rheno, and Riff War group to Walter Sussan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted October 13, 2018 Share #295 Posted October 13, 2018 "AMAZING" is an understatement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Will_ Posted October 15, 2018 Share #296 Posted October 15, 2018 Fantastic group! Thanks a lot for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share #297 Posted June 23, 2021 On 6/24/2016 at 11:55 AM, Tennessee said: I discovered this thread several weeks ago, and I have greatly enjoyed going through every detail , little bit at a time! It really is an amazing piece of history as so many collector/historians have commented over the years! I have collected such WWI American groups since 1980, and I've never seen a better group. Thanks again for sharing this dream come true with all of us! By the way, Croix, is your book still available? David Thank you David. I've been off the forum for many years and am now catching up some long overdue correspondance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share #298 Posted July 20, 2023 I would like to announce that this uniform grouping is currently for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted July 21, 2023 Share #299 Posted July 21, 2023 Where is it for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share #300 Posted July 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, warguy said: Where is it for sale? Right here. If you are interested, please send me a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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