Regimental number | 4250 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Tatham, New South Wales |
Other Names | BAKER, Thomas Charles Richmond |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Tanner |
Address | Lismore, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Agnes Rayburn Baker, Codrington, via Coraki, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: FLY Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 31st Battalion Promotion date: Temporary Captain Unit: 31st Battalion Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near VILLERS CARBONNEL on 29th August 1918 a platoon was advancing to establish posts on the SOMME when they were opened on with a heavy concentration of artillery and Machine gun fire which caused them to scatter. Corporal BAKER displayed great powers of leadership and courage in holding his section and getting them established in a post. Afterwards he rendered great assistance in reorganising remainder of platoon, and set a fine example of coolness and courage to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'During the operations between 29th September and 1st October 1918, this N.C.O. set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty which was an inspiration to his comrades. Early in the operations his Platoon Commander and Sergeant became casualties, and he at once assumed command and displayed great powers of leadership and courage throughout. On reaching the final objective he re-organised his Platoon and showed an initiative and tactical skill of a high order. He placed his Lewis Guns in such positions that they were of great value to his Company. His conduct throughout and the handling of his men contributed in no small measure to the success of the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Appointed Lance Corporal, 10 November 1917; Corporal, 24 December 1917; Sergeant, 10 October 1918. Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |