John William BAKER

Regimental number5046
Place of birthBallarat, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCook
AddressBallarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinBrother, W Baker, Post Office, Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date18 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 9 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal