1914 TRIO to 39189 DVR James Wheeler BAXTER R.F.A. Born Bristol. Joined Devon R.G.A. Militia 1905. To France 19/8/14 & served with 28th Battery, Royal Field Artillery. Hospitalised in Rouen 1915 & later transferred to Labour Corps. Died Bristol 1941

39189 DVR J.BAXTER RFA (on 1914 Star)

39189 DVR J.W.BAXTER RA (on BWM & Victory)

James Wheeler Baxter

Born Bristol 1888

Attested for the Devon R.G.A. (Militia) 5/7/05

Then enlisted in the R.F.A. 17/10/05

To France 19/8/14 as a Driver in the Royal Field Artillery & served with 28th Battery on the Western Front

Note: 28th Battery was a pre-war Regular Army unit, part of IX Brigade R.F.A.

Treated for a leg abrasion at No.12 Stationary Hospital, Rouen & then transferred to C C Rouen 25/3/15

Later transferred to the Labour Corps (575261)

In 1920 he was living in Newfoundland Road, Bristol

Died Bristol 21/1/41 & is buried in St.George's Churchyard, Bristol

With 2 MICs, 2 Medal Rolls plus 6 page Digital File of his Militia Papers & supporting research

Condition: Polished NVF