Korean War
| Service # | 20134815 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 15 1950 |
Distinguished Service Cross
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant First Class Baxter was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, 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
Sergeant First Class Baxter was a member of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On September 15, 1950 his platoon had seized Hill 401 near Taegu, South Korea. The platoon came under a fanatic enemy counterattack. While his platoon sergeant was tending the wounded, Sergeant Baxter took command on the platoon and directed withering fire upon the advancing enemy. He was killed by an enemy grenade.