| Regimental number | 545 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Dunolly, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.5 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs A H Baker, Dunolly, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Maryborough, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| 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 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BAKER Oswald Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
