| Regimental number | 2/2057 |
| Address | c/o Mrs De Ville, London Street, Hamilton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, J McL Baxter, Pukekohe |
| Rank on embarkation | Gunner |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At Messines on June 7th, 1917. During operations on the Messines front this N.C.O. was one of the linesmen with F.O.O.'s party for 18 hours, during which time he rendered excellent service repairing lines under heavy shellfire. By his splendid work he was able to maintain communication from O.P. to advanced Brigade Headquarters. On the following day he again worked continuously for 18 hours repairing lines under heavy fire. Bombardier Baxter has done continuous good work, and has proved himself a valuable and brave man.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Eighth |