| Regimental number | 1590 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Wool student |
| Address | Egmont Terrace, Lower Mitcham, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | William W Baker, Egmont Terrace, Lower Mitcham, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in Voluntary School Cadets, St Peter's College, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Signaller |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 10th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 10th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Joined 10th Bn, Gallipoli, 7 May 1915. Rejoined Bn from hospital, 6 July 1915 (no further details recorded). Disembarked Alexandria, 29 December 1915 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Found guilty, Tel el Kebir, 7 January 1916, of overstaying leave by four days: forfeited 4 days' pay; total forfeiture: 8 days' pay. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 27 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 3 April 1916. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, 19 May 1917. On leave to Paris, 24 June 1917; rejoined Bn from leave, 1 July 1917. Admitted to 3rd Australian Field Ambulance, 6 August 1917; transferred to 7th General Hospital, 7 August 1917 (venereal disease); to 10th General Hospital, 14 August 1917; to 39th General Hospital, Havre, 16 August 1917. Promoted Lieutenant, 4 September 1917. Discharged from 39th General Hospital to Base Details, 28 September 1917; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 54 days; rejoined Bn, in the field, 8 October 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 18 November 1917; rejoined Bn from leave, 6 December 1917. Admitted to 1st Australian Field Ambulance, 10 February 1918 (accidental fracture, right ankle), and transferred to 53rd Casualty Clearing Station; to 24th General Hospital, Etaples, 20 February 1918; to England, 23 February 1918, and admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth; transferred to Cobham Hall, 25 March 1918; discharged to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, 8 May 1918. Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 17 July 1918; discharged to Convalescent Training Depot, Parkhouse, 24 August 1918; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 39 days. Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 17 September 1918; discharged to Convalescent Training Depot, Parkhouse, 4 October 1918; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 18 days. Marched in for duty with 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, 17 September 1918. Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 18 October 1918; discharged, 6 February 1919; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 112 days. Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Plassy', 17 March 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 27 April 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 27 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | North Road Church of England Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BAKER Alan Boyton |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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