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Kelly Charles BAKER

Regimental number5919
Place of birthDublin, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSaddler
AddressRiverton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.2
Height5' 7.75"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Eliza A Baker, Riverton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected on account of chest measurement)
Enlistment date26 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 March 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit nameLight Horse Brigade Train 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/102/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 26 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll8792
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll20th Company, Australian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date31 August 1919
Family/military connectionsSister: Staff Nurse Dorothy Emily BAKER, Australian Army Nursing Service
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 31 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAKER Kelly Charles

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