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Harry BAXTER

Regimental number2023
Place of birthMaldon, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMaldon PO, Maldon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.1
Height6' 3.5"
Weight115 lbs
Next of kinFather, Albert Baxter, Maldon, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 6 months in the Senior Cadets; thereafter Exempt Area under Compulsory Military Training scheme.
Enlistment date15 February 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 Roll57th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1919
Discharge date14 August 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2031 Pte George Ernest BAXTER, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 31 March 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Oronto', 15 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 14 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAXTER Harry

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