William Thomas Baxter
Master Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

Master Sergeant William Thomas Baxter was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 2, 1st Marine Air Wing.

He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy by small arms fire, during an enemy night counter-attack at Hagaru-ri, Chosen Reservoir, North Korea, on 28 November 1950.

Medals and Awards

Combat Action Ribbon
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
World War II Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal

Burial

Master Sergeant William Thomas Baxter is buried at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, San Diego County, CA, in Section 0, Site 2059.