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We remember Sydney Baker
We remember Sydney Baker
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Maud M Baker
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1886
1888
sibling
William G Baker
Source:9264356
1888
1889
sibling
John H Baker
Source:9264356
1889
1891
sibling
Charles Baker
Source:9264335
1891
1893
1895
sibling
Frederick Baker
Source:9264335
1895
1898
sibling
James Baker
Source:9264335
1898
1901
sibling
May M A Baker
Source:9264335
1901
1901
location
Priorenes Lane, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9264335
1901
1902
sibling
Mabel Baker
Source:9264336
1902
1905
sibling
Albert Baker
Source:9264336
1905
1911
employment
Farm labourer
Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
Source:9264336
1911
1911
location
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9264336
1911
1914
employment
Agricultural farm servant
Mr Emms
Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
Source:9264347
1914
1914
location
The Green, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9264347
1914
1914
enlistment
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9264347
21st November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
16736
Norfolk Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9264347
21st November 1914 - 1st August 1917
1914
service
British Army
Private
16736
Norfolk Regiment
3rd, 7th Battalion
Source:9264347
21st November 1914 - 1st August 1917
1915
events
Creating a disturbance in billet
Military Discipline
Felixstowe
United Kingdom
Recieved 4 days confined to barracks
Source:9264347
17th January 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Measles
Hospital/Institution
Source:9264347
17th March 1915 - 2nd April 1915
1915
events
Absent for one night
Military Discipline
Felixstowe
United Kingdom
Confined to camp for 5 days
Source:9264347
6th August 1915
1915
events
Overstaying furlough
Military Discipline
Felixstowe
United Kingdom
Confined to camp for 3 days
Source:9264347
28th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9264347
19th October 1915 - 1st April 1918
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
16736
Norfolk Regiment
Source:9264347
1st August 1917 - 26th January 1919
1918
hospitalisation
3 Gun shot wounds to foot and left leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:9264347
27th March 1918 - 28th July 1918
1925
marriage
Ethel M Cooper
Source:9264364
1925
1926
children
George W Baker
Source:9638416
1926
1930
children
Gerald Frederick Baker
Source:9638416
1930
1939
employment
Farm labourer
Hall Farm, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
Source:9264404
1939
1939
location
Hall Farm, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9264404
1939
children
Marina Baker
Source:9285843
service
British Army
Corporal
16736
Norfolk Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:146385
1970
death
Unknown
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9264394
December 1970
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall 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 | |
| The Green, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16736 | Norfolk Regiment | 7th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 16736 | Norfolk Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 16736 | Norfolk Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16736 | Norfolk Regiment | 3rd, 7th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Baker | daughter | ||
| George W Baker | son | 1926 | |
| Gerald Frederick Baker | son | 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Baker | father | ||
| Anne Maria Baker | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud M Baker | sister | 1886 | |
| William G Baker | brother | 1888 | |
| John H Baker | brother | 1889 | |
| Charles Baker | brother | 1891 | |
| Frederick Baker | brother | 1895 | |
| James Baker | brother | 1898 | |
| May M A Baker | sister | 1901 | |
| Mabel Baker | sister | 1902 | |
| Albert Baker | brother | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel M Cooper | wife | 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'5" |
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 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England and Wales, Civil Registration Death Index | Janice131533 | |
| Norfolk, England, Church of England births and baptisms 1813-1915 | Janice131533 | |
| 1939 Register | Janice131533 | |
| Newspaper cutting | Janice131533 |
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