Regimental number | 1163 |
Place of birth | Chelby Bridge, near Dulverton, Somerset, England |
School | Church of England School, Exton, Somerset, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 26 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Address | Clamseed, Beray near Doverton, Somerset, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Height | 5' 6.75" |
Weight | 147 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Baker, Clamseed, Beray near Doverton, Somerset, England |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Fate | Died of disease |
Place of death or wounding | Egypt |
Age at death from cemetery records | 31 |
Place of burial | Cairo War Memorial Cemetery (Plot D, Grave No. 106), Egypt |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 98 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Elizabeth and the late John BAKER, 2 Station Cottage, Brusford, Dulverton, Somerset, England |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Died of disease, Heliopolis, 20 September 1915 (diptheria). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BAKER Wilfred John |