Maxwell Staniforth

John Hamilton Maxwell Staniforth (23 June 1893 – 26 December 1985), known to his family as Max, was a British soldier, railwayman, radio presenter, clergyman and scholar.

Early life and education Staniforth born in Hinderwell, Yorkshire, on 23 June 1893 to John William Staniforth and Mary Jane Dobbin Maxwell. He was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal, and the British Victory Medal. Following his service, he married Ruby Di Stephens in 1922.

Railways Staniforth became a railwayman on the British railways in Argentina, rising to the rank of Assistant Traffic Manager. In November 1932 he transferred to Radio Toulouse before taking up a position at the International Broadcasting Company headquarters in London. He then left radio to enter the church. and later worked on their Early Christian Writings.