William John BAXTER

Regimental number8/2842
AddressWeston via Oamaru, Otago
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, M Baxter, Weston, Oamaru, Otago
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
The 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 aboard three ships ('Aparima', 'Navua' and 'Warrimoo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankLance Sergeant
Final unit3rd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 29 December 1917
Age at death from cemetery records30
Place of burialButtes New British Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No 15), Polygon Wood, Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Father: Matthew Baxter, Weston, Oamaru
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Seventh