William John BAKER

Regimental number235
Place of birthBaringhup, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSleeper hewer
AddressBaringhup via Maldon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 8"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinMrs G Baker, Baringhup via Maldon, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 November 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 November 1914
Place of enlistmentPerth, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 17 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 17 September 1915
Discharge date19 July 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action, 10 August 1915 (bomb wound, right thigh).

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Bellana', 17 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 19 July 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAKER William John