Korean War
| Service # | 17196962 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 18 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Baxter was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Baxter was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was seriously wounded by an enemy land torpedo in North Korea on November 18, 1951 and died of those wounds later that day.