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Bert Henry BAKER

Regimental number338
Place of birthFingall, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressMathinna, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, George Baker, Mathinna, Tasmania
Enlistment date1 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 4 July 1918
Date of death4 July 1918
Age at death from cemetery records24
Place of burialCrouy British Cemetery, Crouy-Sur-Somme (Plot III, Row D, Grave No. 7), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
74
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: George and Jane Baker, Mathinna, Tasmania
Family/military connectionsBrother: Lance Corporal George BAKER, killed in action.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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