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We remember Charles Baker
We remember Charles Baker
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Maud Baker
Source:9263873
1886
1887
sibling
William G Baker
Source:9263873
1887
1889
sibling
John H Baker
Source:9263860
1889
1891
1893
sibling
Sidney Baker
Source:9263860
1893
1895
sibling
Frederick Baker
Source:9263863
23rd November 1895
1897
sibling
James Baker
Source:9263863
3rd December 1897
1900
sibling
May Mabel Ann Baker
Source:9263863
27th May 1900
1901
location
Priorenes Lane, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9263860
1901
1902
sibling
Mabel Sarah Baker
Source:9263863
27th April 1902
1905
sibling
Albert Edward Baker
Source:9263863
17th July 1905
1911
employment
Farm labourer
Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
Source:9263863
1911
1911
location
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9263863
1911
1914
children
Kathleen Riches
Source:9263899
11th January 1914
1914
employment
Agricultural farm servant
Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
Source:9263858
1914
1914
enlistment
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:9263858
25th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
16856
Norfolk Regiment
3rd, 8th Battalion
Source:9263858
25th November 1914 - 28th January 1919
1915
hospitalisation
Measles
Hospital/Institution
Source:9263858
17th March 1915 - 2nd April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9263858
12th April 1915 - 9th November 1918
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9263858
12th May 1915 - 26th November 1918
1916
hospitalisation
Gun Shot wound to right shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:9263858
4th September 1916 - 1st November 1916
1917
events
Quitting Fatigues without permission
Military Discipline
In the Field
France
This punishment involved the man being publically shackled with rope or irons to a fixed object for up to two hours a day but not for more than 3 days out of 4.
Source:9263858
25th September 1917
1917
missing
Taken prisoner by the Germans at Le Quesney, France
Source:9263858
30th November 1917 - 31st January 1918
1918
internment
pow
Dulmen
Germany
Source:9263886
19th January 1918 - 26th November 1918
1921
marriage
Ellen Riches
Source:9263859
1921
1921
children
Mabel Baker
Source:9263899
18th June 1921
1939
employment
Farm labourer
Source:9263899
1939
1939
location
New Cottages, near Low Farm, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9263899
1939
internment
pow
Dulmen
Germany
Source:9263858
service
British Army
Private
16856
Norfolk Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:139621
1958
death
Unknown
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9264309
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Baker |
| Source | 139621 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cottages, near Low Farm, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Priorenes Lane, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16856 | Norfolk Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16856 | Norfolk Regiment | 3rd, 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Riches | stepdaughter | 11th January 1914 | |
| Mabel Baker | daughter | 18th June 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria Baker | mother | ||
| George Baker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Baker | sister | 1886 | |
| William G Baker | brother | 1887 | |
| John H Baker | brother | 1889 | |
| Sidney Baker | brother | 1893 | |
| Frederick Baker | brother | 23rd November 1895 | |
| James Baker | brother | 3rd December 1897 | |
| May Mabel Ann Baker | sister | 27th May 1900 | |
| Mabel Sarah Baker | sister | 27th April 1902 | |
| Albert Edward Baker | brother | 17th July 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Riches | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cross prisoner of war records | Janice131533 | |
| 1939 Register | Janice131533 |
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