Maxwelton Chapel
WM name reference IWM72137
Current Location:
Maxwelton Chapel off the B729 East of Kirkland near Moniaive Nithsdale Dumfries And Galloway DG3 4DX
Description:
Metal Plaque
Campaign:
World War 2
Inscription:
JOHN EDWARD/BAXTER/LIEUT 1ST BATTALION/SCOTS GUARDS/KILLED IN ACTION AT/CASTIGLIONE ITALY/15TH OCTOBER 1944/WHILE LEADING/HIS MEN/(AGE 19)/Erected in affectionate/memory by his uncle/Maj Gen Sir John E Laurie
| Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter | John | 16-10-1944 | Maxwelton Chapel | View |
Further information:
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If you have information on a specific memorial please send it on to the Historical Committee. The Memorial information required is:
- Who or what formation of the Regiment is named on the memorial. What event, dates or other inscriptions on the memorial.
- The country, nearest town/city or other details of location.
- A description of the memorial with a photograph if possible.
- For bigger sites a copy of any advertising information or leaflets would be useful.
Please sent any information that you find to: Michael Campbell-Lamerton
As the information on the database builds up Michael Campbell-Lamerton will be sending regular updates to Archives at RHQ who remains the point of contact about for inquiries on past members of the Regiment.
