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Alexander George BAKER

Regimental number1782
Place of birthShepparton, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressLyndhurst South via Cranbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Jno Baker, Lyndhurst South via Cranbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date5 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1782A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollINF24REIN2
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: 12 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
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: 11 October 1917

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