1896 Jun 23. born Rosemount Cottage, Durie, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. David Baxter, b. 23 June 1896, 11.20 pm, Rosemount Cottage, Near Durie, Cambusnethan. Father: Thomas Baxter, Furnaceman. Mother: Sarah Martin. Parents Married: 09 November 1888, Newmains. Birth registered by Sarah Baxter, Mother, 13 July 1896, Calderhead
1901 census at 2 Cartside, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire with his grndparents
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Baxter | 60 | Head |
| David Baxter | 21 | Son |
| Joseph Baxter | 6 | Grandson |
| Alexander Smith | 11 | Grandson |
| David Baxter | 4 | Grandson |
1911 census at The Mulloch, Carronbridge, Grahamston Parish, Falkirk,
1914 Jun 9. Enlisted 1011800, ( Former Regt No 77194) Royal Artillery. Kirkton Cottages, Bothkenner, Stirlingshire
1914 Dec 21 Landed in France with RGA
1921 Mar 16. enlisted in RIC as #79739. Miner & ex-Soldier
1921 Apr 19 Posted to Mayo
1922 Feb 10 Disbanded
1922 Mar 28. enlisted in Palestine Gendarmerie as a Constable. Formerly a Permanent Constable in RIC
1923 Aug 24 Leaves UK for Australia
1939 Oct 12 enlisted at Enlisted at Subiaco, (Bunberry), Western Australia
1941 Apr 12 married Eleanor Maud Mason at Presbyterrian Manse, 182 Goderich Street, Perth, W.A
1942 Jan 20 died Rotnest Island, West Aus. He was a Lt, died suddenly . Husband of Eleanor Maud
The West Australian, Perth, WA . Thu 22 Jan 1942, Page 6 LIEUTENANT'S DEATH. The Criminal Investigation Branch at Fremantle has reported on the death of Lieutenant David Baxter (46), who was found in his cubicle at a military establishment about 10.5 a.m. on Tuesday with a bullet wound in his head. Detective Win- ning and Constable W. Cox, who made the inquiries, stated that a letter addressed to the deceased's widow, who lives at Victoria Park, was found near the body. It is believed that the letter was written by Baxter; it stated that he was suffering from an incurable disease. According to Detective Winning's report Baxter appeared on parade at 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning, but about 10 a.m. retired to his cubicle complaining that he did not feel well, and he began to write a letter as his batman left him. Captain McMahon, who occupied the next cubicle to Baxter's, heard what he thought was the report of a gun, and ran into Baxter's cubicle to find him lying on the floor bleeding from a wound in the temple. Captain McMahon, a doctor, formerly of Kellerberrin, summoned Major A. Cullen, another doctor, who pronounced life extinct. A 0.455 calibre service revolver was lying on the floor near Baxter. The body has been taken to the Fremantle morgue. Lieutenant Baxter was recently discharged from hospital, where he was treated for influenza. The deceased's stepson was a member of the crew of H.M.A.S. Sydney.