Henry BAXTER

Main CPGW Record

Surname: BAXTER

Forename(s): Henry

Place of Birth: Carleton-in-Craven, Yorkshire

Service No: 14444

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: East Lancashire Regiment

Battalion / Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion

Division: 19th (Western) Division

Age: 29

Date of Death: 1916-07-07

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 6 C.

CWGC Cemetery: ---

CWGC Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)

Additional Information:

Henry Baxter was the son of John and Susannah Baxter, née Jackson and brother of Private Richard Baxter (15560) (q.v.). Their father was born at Skipton, Yorkshire and mother at London. The 1871 Carleton-in-Craven, Yorkshire Census records Susannah as being born at Walton Abbey, London.

1891 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 5, Timber Street - Henry Baxter, aged 4 years, born Skipton, Yorkshire, son of John and Sunah [sic] Baxter.

1901 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 67, Victoria Street - Harry Baxter, aged 13 years, born Skipton, Yorkshire, son of Susannah Baxter (married).

1911 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 74, Derby Street - Harry Baxter, aged 24 years, born Carleton, Skipton, Yorkshire. [Henry was lodging with Elizabeth Cowgill.]

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Henry Baxter, 14444, 7/E. Lanc. R. Theatre of War first served in: (1) France. Date of entry therein: 18.7.15. K. in A. 7.7.16.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Henry Baxter, 14444, 7th East Lancs.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Henry Baxter, 14444, 7th Batt East Lancs. Reg. Date and Place of Death: 7.7.16. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Sister - Mrs Eliz'bth A. Cowgill. £3 18s. 2d. For sole benefit for daughter Sarah E. War Gratuity: Mrs Elizabeth Ann Cowgill. £8 0s. 0d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Henry. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs E.A. Cowgill. Relationship to soldier: Sister. Address: 11, Clough Street, Burnley.

Data Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-19 Records

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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