'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: 16 August 1917

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 13 November 1915
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: 16 August 1917
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