| Regimental number | 1708 |
| Place of birth | Albany, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Federal Street, Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.8 |
| Height | 6' 1.25" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Baker, Boreham Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 23 September 1918; disembarked Fremantle, 17 November 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 16 March 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Service number incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as 708. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BAKER James Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
