Name/Title
MedalEntry/Object ID
2025.11.2Description
A metal World War II rifle marksmanship medal that consists of an iron cross pin with a bar dangling beneath the word "rifle" written on it.Context
This 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 BaxterRelated Places
Place
Town
SwantonCounty
Franklin CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America