In Memory Of
BAXTER, EDWARD ROOKSBY
Service Details
Age:
23
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
1601
Rank:
Private
Unit:
2nd Regt.
Unit 2:
"A" Coy.
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Date of Death:
1916-10-12
Cause of Death:
Killed in action. On the 12th October 1916, the 2nd and 4th S.A.I. attacked Snag and Tail Trenches. The assault died away because of machine guns nests, placed well back in prepared positions, which caught the attacking waves at long range.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Pier and Face 4 C.
Cemetery:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Somme
Country:
France
Additional Information
Son of Robert William and Mary Ann Baxter, of 31, Connaught Avenue, East London, Cape Province. Was of the last South African group relieved on the 20th July 1916 in Delville Wood. Survived Hex River Train Disaster 1914.
