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Frederick Maguire

1888 – 1953

Australian physician, gynaecologist and soldier

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About Frederick Maguire

Lived 1888 – 1953 (aged 65). Frederick Maguire was a military personnel, gynecologist, anatomist, military officer and obstetrician.

Frederick Arthur Maguire (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.

Maguire was a noted Freemason and served as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory from 1933 to 1935 and 1944 to 1945.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Sydney Medical School
Employers
University of Sydney
Awards
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George; Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons; Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Distinguished Service Order; Mentioned in Despatches; Order of Saint John (chartered 1888)
Also known as
Frederick Arthur Maguire, F A Maguire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Maguire?

Australian physician, gynaecologist and soldier

When was Frederick Maguire born?

Frederick Maguire was born on 28 March 1888 in Cobar.

When did Frederick Maguire die?

Frederick Maguire died on 10 June 1953 in Darling Point.

What was Frederick Maguire's occupation?

Frederick Maguire was a military personnel, gynecologist, anatomist, military officer and obstetrician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Maguire

· Wikidata: Q54480616

· DBpedia: Frederick Maguire

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