| Regimental number | 392 |
| Place of birth | Terang, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Terang, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Baxter, Terang, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Camperdown, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 22 November 1915 (gun shot wound, right thigh). Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 28 January 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 4 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BAXTER Benjamin John |
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Street Address:
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