Korean War
| Service # | 284221 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | November 28 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Master Sergeant Baxter was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Master Sergeant Baxter was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 2, 1st Marine Air Wing. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy by small arms fire, during an enemy night counter-attack at Hagaru-ri, Chosin Reservoir, North Korea on November 28, 1950.