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  • Norman Ernest BAXTER


    Peter Epps
    • Regimental Number: VX63211

    Norman was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dili, Timor, aboard M.V. “Koolama”, on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He joined the unit as a Private in No 2 Section, “A” Platoon. He was Wounded in Action during his service on Timor, date and nature of wounding unknown. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942.

    After leave and reorganization Norman embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 2 Section, “A” Troop, he left the unit and returned to Australia aboard “ORMISTON” on 30 Mar 1944 and was discharged on 16 Oct 1944.

    He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. 

     

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