Regimental number | 1052 |
Place of birth | Barossa, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, John Baker, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Brother: 268 Pte Samuel James BAKER, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 13 February 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Macquarie', 28 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 21 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 67 |
Place of burial | Mallala (General) Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BAKER Charles Henry |