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Robert BAKER

Regimental number927
Place of birthColac, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressColac, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs J. Baker, Colac, Victoria
Enlistment date27 November 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on 7 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 25 September 1918

Meritorious Service Medal, altered to Military Medal


Recommendation date: 31 December 1918

FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For the period 8th August 1918 to 24th September 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This soldier has at all times carried out his duties in a gallant and able manner, and on many occasions has shown great determination and disregard for his personal safety in delivering despatches under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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