Regimental number | 1782 |
Place of birth | Shepparton, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Lyndhurst South via Cranbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Jno Baker, Lyndhurst South via Cranbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1782A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | INF24REIN2 |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous bravery as a signaller during the attack on the Hindenburg Line, and later in command of his section, rendering most valuable service. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry as a signaller during the attack on the HINDENBURG Line on 3rd May 1917 and later in command of his section, rendering most valuable services.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |