| Regimental number | 1657 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 24 Thompson Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Baker, 24 Thompson Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 21 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 8 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 August 1917 |