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Robert George BAXTER

Regimental number159
Place of birthCobar, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Mrs J Hall, Hale Street, Warren, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 7.75"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinSister, Emily Huxley, Dubbo Street, Coonamble, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date27 January 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 September 1919
Discharge date29 November 1919
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 2797 Pte Albert James BAXTER, Australian Employment Company, returned to Australia, 7 February 1919; 2189 Pte William BAXTER, 34th Bn, died of disease, 26 February 1919.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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