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Jersey
Company Member Record
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| Francis John Baxter |
Month
Joined:
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February
1915
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Age (1915)
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Religion
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Jersey
Militia Unit
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Rank
(1915)
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Royal
Irish Rifles No.
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Hampshire
Regt. No.
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| 26 | Church of England | Town Battalion | Lance Corporal | 4062 | N/A |
| Personal History |
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The
son of Elizabeth, of 36 Ann Street, St Helier. At the time of the war
he worked for Messer's Orange & Co.
Known as 'Frank', reportedly he was one of the first to volunteer for the Jersey Company. After training in Ireland and Aldershot he travelled to the front with the Jersey Company in December 1915. In March the following year, he undertook a course in trench construction. Served at the front through 1916 and into 1917, being promoted to Sergeant and Section Commander in No 2 Platoon. Killed in action during the fighting at Frezenberg in August 1917.
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| Notes / Comments | Medals |
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Date
of Death:
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16 August 1917 |
Grave
Photo
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Cemetery
/ Memorial Photo
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Cemetery:
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Tyne Cot Memorial | N/A |  |
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Grave
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Panel 138 to 140 &162 to 162A & 162B | ||||
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Location:
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Belgium | ||||