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Oswald Thomas BAKER

Regimental number545
Place of birthBallarat, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressDunolly, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.5
Height5' 6"
Weight135 lbs
Next of kinMrs A H Baker, Dunolly, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 January 1915
Place of enlistmentMaryborough, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Trench Mortar Battery
FateReturned to Australia 14 December 1918
Discharge date30 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, 20 June 1918 (gun shot wound, right leg).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Burmah', 14 December 1918; discharged (wounded), Melbourne, 30 March 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAKER Oswald Thomas

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