| Regimental number | 268 |
| Place of birth | Barossa, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | One Mile Crossing, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.7 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Om, Mrs R Baker, One Mile Crossing, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1052 Pte Charles Henry BAKER, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 28 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 13 February 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 28 May 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BAKER Samuel James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
