Son of Mrs. R. H. Corke, of Durban; husband of Agnes M. Saphir, of Durban, Natal. Eighteen years service with South African Railways, Durban.
Delville Wood Rollcall (delvillewood.com): confirmed present in the SA Brigade's ranks 14/15 July 1916 -- "Private Max SAPHIR, 4th SAI - Later awarded the Military Cross, Killed in action (as Captain) at Gauches Wood on the 22nd March 1918 (Pozieres Memorial)"
LG Sup 6 April 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On reaching his objective he found a strong point consisting of several "pillboxes" on his left., and clear of his objective. He promptly attacked and captured the position with is platoon, silencing the machine guns, which were inflicting considerable casualties. In order to attack the position his platoon had to cross a difficult and swampy piece of ground in the face of enemy fire. His initiative and skilful leading saved many lives."
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Delville Wood Rollcall (delvillewood.com)
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Private Max SAPHIR, 4th SAI - Later awarded the Military Cross, Killed in action (as Captain) at Gauches Wood on the 22nd March 1918 (Pozieres Memorial)
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