World War II Honoree

Edward Lee Baxter

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pratt, Kansas

Honored By

Mrs.Edward Baxter

Relationship

Wife

WARRANT OFFICER JUNIOR GRADE EDWARD BAXTER SERVED DURING WWII IN THE UNITED STATES, ENGLAND, FRANCE, BELGIUM, HOLLAND AND GERMANY. HE SERVED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND IN THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION, AFTER THE WAR. HE WAS THE ORDNANCE SUPPLY OFFICER FOR THE 84TH ORDNANCE COMPANY OF THE 84TH DIVISION. HE RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR AND BRONZE STAR OAK LEAF CLUSTER DURING THE WAR IN GERMANY. HE RECEIVED A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION, WHICH HE TURNED DOWN, BECAUSE OF THE CLAUSE THAT SAID, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR ROTATION TO THE UNITED STATES FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHTEEN MONTHS. HE ENTERED THE SERVICE FROM KANSAS ON JULY 23, 1942 AND WAS DISCHARGED ON 18TH OF APRIL, 1946.