| Regimental number | 5049 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Cream carter |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J A Baker, Pomona, NC Line, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Regimental Stretcher Bearer is recommended for his splendid courage during attack on HINDENBURG LINE South of REINCOURT on 11th April, 1917. Despite heavy enemy Machine gun and Rifle fire he showed great bravery in rescuing wounded though enemy was deliberately firing on Stretcher Bearers this did not deter him from carrying out his duty and it is solely owing to the determination and courage of the Stretcher Bearers that we recovered any of our wounded. His conduct is highly praiseworthy and merits reward.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
