| Regimental number | 235 |
| Place of birth | Baringhup, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Sleeper hewer |
| Address | Baringhup via Maldon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs G Baker, Baringhup via Maldon, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, 10 August 1915 (bomb wound, right thigh). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Bellana', 17 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 19 July 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BAKER William John |
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Street Address:
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