Lot 1361

Description

Military Cross and Bar (KC). Lieut. F.J.Baxter. 38 th Bn. A.I.F. Engraved. In case of issue, toned good very fine. (4)

Together with Miniature trio comprising Military Cross and Bar; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19.

Ex Taylors, Brisbane 15/10/1984.

Entitled to British War Medal 1914-18 and Victory Medal 1914-19.

MC: Supplement 31119 to LG 11/1/1919 - For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the advance this officer skillfully organised and led an attack on an enemy strong post, capturing one officer and twenty-eight other ranks. His work throughout was up to a high standard of efficiency.

Bar to MC: Supplement 31158 to LG 1/2/1919 - For conspicuous gallantry and organising capacity near Proyart on 10 th August, 1918. He had a storming party under heavy machine gun fire, took the position, capturing twenty-five prisoners and two machine guns, and recovered two of our anti-tank guns. He held the position for three hours with only four men, and for nine hours longer when seven more men helped him. On other occasions he was always in the thick of the fighting, capturing more machine guns and silencing a "whiza-bang" gun.

Frederick James Baxter, school teacher, age 23, born at Bendigo, Vic; Enl.25Feb1916 in B Coy 38 Bn at Bendigo, Vic with 3 years service in 9ALH; Emb.20Jun1916; to Sgt 25Sep1916; to France 22Nov1916; to WO2 and CSM 13Jan1917; to 2Lieut 17Aug1917; to Lieut 13Sep1917; awarded MC 19Oct1918; awarded Bar to MC; RTA 04Dec1918; Termination of Appointment 22Feb1919 MU; Died after discharge 06Apr1923.

With copy of Service File and other research.