Name/Title
InsigniaEntry/Object ID
2025.11.7a-bDescription
Two gold bars that are the insignia of a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.Context
These belonged to Charles Oliver Baxter (1906-1971), who was born in Highgate, VT, worked in retail sales in Pennsylvania and Middlebury, Vermont, eventually buying and running Boucher Clothing Store in Swanton. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in October of 1942 and rose in rank to a second lieutenant. It appears that he spent the war stateside.Acquisition
Accession
2025.11Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Charles Oliver Baxter, United States ArmyRelated Places
Place
Town
SwantonCounty
Franklin CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America