Charles Henry BAKER

Regimental number1052
Place of birthBarossa, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCarpenter
AddressSolomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 6"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Baker, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 March 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 31 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Discharge date21 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 268 Pte Samuel James BAKER, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Macquarie', 28 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 21 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death7 January 1959
Age at death67
Place of burialMallala (General) Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAKER Charles Henry