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Bernard Eyre BAXTER

Kete Horowhenua2020-03-23T16:50:30+00:00
Date of birth02 July 1893
Date of death29 April 1915
Mothers nameEmma L ouise (née GREEN
Spouses nameUnmarried
Fathers nameStanley Eyre Baxter
SiblingsNorman E (b 1884), Stanley E (b 1889) #49765, Gordon E (b 1890), Donald (b 1891), Cedric (b 1895)
Cause of deathKilled in action
Last known residenceOhau, Levin
Awards1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Place of birthWiltshire, England
OccupationFarmer
Place of deathDardanelles
Date of arrival overseas03 December 1914
Theatres of warGallipoli, Turkey
Place of embarkationMain Body on TS No 3
SurnameBAXTER
War memorialLevin, Weraroa Peace Gates
Place enlistedWanganui
Christian namesBernard Eyre
Place of arrival overseasAlexandria, Egypt
Overseas memorialLone Pine Memorial
WarsWW1
Service number10/275
ReligionAnglican
Date enlisted17 August 1914
Final rankPrivate
Regiment or serviceWellington Infantry Regiment 7th Battalion
Embarkation date16 October 1914
User reference2.248

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NOK: SE Baxter, Kokukohu, Hokianga.

Last Employer: N Kirkcaldie, Levin.

Last NZ Address: Ohau, Levin

Previous Military Training: C Coy 7th WWC Regt.

Declared Age: 21 years 1 month.

Height: 5' 7". Weight: 140lb. Chest: 33"-36". Complexion: Medium. Eyes: Blue. Hair: Light Brown.

Medals sent to father.

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