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We remember James Baker
We remember James Baker
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1890
dates
Age 18
Source:7732603
10th July 1890
1890
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7732603
10th July 1890
1890
service
British Army
2937
Manchester Regiment
Source:7732603
1890
1902
dates
Age 30
Source:7732565
23rd August 1902
1902
marriage
Florence Josephine Rowbotham
Source:7732594
23rd August 1902
1904
children
Florence Baker
Source:7732594
1904
1909
children
Ida Baker
Source:7732594
1909
1911
dates
Age 38
Source:7732594
1911
1911
employment
Motor Driver
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7732594
1911
1911
location
32 Ventnor St Harpurhey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7732594
1911
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7732579
January 1915 - August 1915
1923
location
33 Dickens Street
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7732561
1923
service
British Army
Serjeant
2398
Manchester Regiment
11th manchest Battalion
Source:143994
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
2398
Manchester Regiment
11th manchest Battalion
Source:143994
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
29772
Manchester Regiment
11th manchest Battalion
Source:143994
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:7732561
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7732561
1925
death
Died of wounds
James died after he had his foot amputated, which was injured during WW1
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7732543
18th October 1925
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Baker |
| Source | 143994 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Ventnor St Harpurhey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 33 Dickens Street | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1923 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2398 | Manchester Regiment | 11th manchest Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 2398 | Manchester Regiment | 11th manchest Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 29772 | Manchester Regiment | 11th manchest Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 2937 | Manchester Regiment |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Baker | 1904 | ||
| Ida Baker | daughter | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Baker | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Josephine Rowbotham | wife | 23rd August 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1923-06-26 | 6'0" |
Media
Media
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James Bakers Grave on the leftOn the left hand side is my great-great grandfather's grave, he died on October 18th 1925
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James Army RecordsDescribes where James fought, what medals he was awarded, and other such things.Contributed by:
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Ida Baker's (James daughter) marriage Cert.Marriage certificate for my great grandmother Ida Baker's marriage to my great grandfather George Eyre.Contributed by:
Zoe59258
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth and Death date. | Zoe59258 | |
| James and Florence's wedding certificate | Zoe59258 | |
| The National Roll of the Great War, 1914-1918 | Zoe59258 | |
| 1911 Census | Zoe59258 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records | Zoe59258 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Bakers Grave on the left | Zoe59258 | |
| James Army Records | Zoe59258 | |
| Ida Baker's (James daughter) marriage Cert. | Zoe59258 |
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