Frank William Baxter

Frank William Baxter

VC
Born(1869-12-29)29 December 1869
Woolwich, London, England
Died22 April 1896(1896-04-22) (aged 26)
Umguza, Mashonaland, Rhodesia
Buried
Bulawayo Town Cemetery, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
AllegianceRhodesia
Service/branchBulawayo Field Force
RankTrooper
UnitGrey's Scouts
Battles/warsMatabeleland Rebellion
Awards Victoria Cross

Frank William Baxter VC (29 December 1869 – 22 April 1896) was a Rhodesian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.