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George Ernest BAXTER

Regimental number2031
Place of birthMaldon, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressGerman Reef, Maldon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.1
Height5' 4.75"
Weight118 lbs
Next of kinFather, Albert Baxter, German Reef, Maldon, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 6 months in the Senior Cadets; Exempt Area under Compulsory Military Training scheme.
Enlistment date19 January 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name58th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/75/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 8 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2023 Pte Harry BAXTER, 57th Bn, returned to Australia, 15 April 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 29 August 1918 (contusion, back).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Khyber', 31 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 July 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 May 1976
Age at death77
Place of burialMaldon Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAXTER George Ernest

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