Regimental number | 235 |
Place of birth | Baringhup, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Sleeper hewer |
Address | Baringhup via Maldon, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 162 lbs |
Next of kin | Mrs G Baker, Baringhup via Maldon, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
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 |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BAKER William John |