| Regimental number | 3242 |
| Place of birth | Mount Sovell England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Smythes Road, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Baum, Main Street, Mount Sorrell, Leicestershire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POLYGON WOOD during the tour of the 58th Battalion, in the line from 23rd September 1917 to 27th September 1917 Private Baum did magnificent service as a battalion runner when all other means of communication had broken down. he carried despatches to and from the front line and to Brigade Headquarters in rear under very heavy barrage fire. he guided reinforcing companies to the front line when the Battalion was seriously threatened. Fatigue parties and ration parties under his guidance reached their objectives safely and with despatch. Day and night he worked inceasingly under very trying conditions and he set his comrades a splendid example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
