| Frederick Maguire | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "Lassie" |
| Born | 28 March 1888 |
| Died | 10 June 1953 (aged 65) |
| Place of birth | Cobar, New South Wales |
| Place of death | Darling Point, New South Wales |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1942 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Commands held |
Director General of Medical Services (1941–42) 9th Field Ambulance (1916–18) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Venerable Order of Saint John Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (4) |
Major General Frederick Arthur Maguire, CMG DSO VD FRCS FACS (28 March 1888 – 10 June 1953) was an Australian physician, gynaecologist, and soldier, who spent much of his career with the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, the University of Sydney and in the service of the Australian Army Medical Corps. Maguire served as Director General Australian Army Medical Services from 1941 to 1942 during the Second World War, and was later a founding member and chairman of the Australian Regional Council of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.[1][2]
References[]
- ↑ Cope, Ian (1997). "F.A. Maguire – A Man of Many Parts, 1888–1953, First Chairman, Australian Regional Council, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists". pp. 325–328.
- ↑ Alafaci, Annette (23 May 2006). "Maguire, Frederick Arthur (1888–1953)". Encyclopaedia of Australian Science. http://www.eoas.info/biogs/P004700b.htm. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
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