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We remember William Baker
We remember William Baker
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Timeline
1875
sibling
Henry
Source:9331105
1875
1877
sibling
Susanna
Source:9331105
1877
1879
1881
location
4 High Street, Alfriston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9331105
3rd March 1881
1882
sibling
Fanny
Source:9331106
1882
1885
sibling
Ellen
Source:9331106
1885
1889
sibling
Frank
Source:9331106
1889
1905
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Royal Sussex Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9331036
20th November 1905 - 27th February 1913
1911
location
1st Royal Sussex, Rawalpindi, Punjab
India
military residence address
Source:9331113
2nd April 1911
1913
service
British Army
Army Reserve
Source:9331036
27th February 1913 - 4th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Warrant Office Class 2
8344
Royal Sussex Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9331036
5th July 1914 - 19th April 1918
1917
marriage
Caroline Atkin
Source:9331036
6th January 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9331036
15th June 1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
GSER/34
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:147627
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Baker |
| Source | 9390335 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Royal Sussex, Rawalpindi, Punjab | India | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 4 High Street, Alfriston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd March 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GSER/34 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Sussex Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Army Reserve | ||||
| British Army | 8344 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Warrant Office Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Baker | father | ||
| Ann | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry | brother | 1875 | |
| Susanna | sister | 1877 | |
| Fanny | sister | 1882 | |
| Ellen | sister | 1885 | |
| Frank | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Atkin | wife | 6th January 1917 |
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Alfriston Roll of HonourCMS William Baker MM is mentioned on Alfriston's Roll of Honour.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfriston Roll of Honour | John72644 |
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