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We remember William Henry Baker
We remember William Henry Baker
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1917
dates
Age 19
Source:8498269
7th June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
I am not sure what date he was mobilised to France, but he lost his leg aged 19 on 7th June 1917 as a result of shrapnel wound from a British shell, or possibly friendly fire.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8498269
7th June 1917
1918
discharge
Source:8498269
24th April 1918
1918
dates
Age 20
Source:8498269
15th May 1918
1923
marriage
Edna Margueritta Phillipps
Source:8498269
17th February 1923
1924
children
Norman Leonard Baker
Source:8498269
8th April 1924
employment
Office Manager
David Owen and Son
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8498269
service
British Army
Private
241997
Liverpool Regiment
Source:148262
service
British Army
Private
285016
Welsh Regiment
Source:148262
service
British Army
Private
285016
Welsh Regiment
D Company we think
Source:8498269
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8498269
location
Carlton, 18 Stoneycroft Crescent, Liverpool L13
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8498269
1956
death
War Related Sickness
William (Will) lost his leg in 1917. It is thought this contributed to his rather early death in 1956 aged 58.
He lost his leg on 7th June 1917 as a result of shrapnel wound from a British shell.
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8498269
2nd April 1956
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton, 18 Stoneycroft Crescent, Liverpool L13 | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 241997 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 285016 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 285016 | Welsh Regiment | D Company we think | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Leonard Baker | son | 8th April 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Minnie Baker nee Webb | mother | ||
| William James Baker | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Margueritta Phillipps | wife | 17th February 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-15 | 5'10" |
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William BakerPossibly in France or maybe while training in Oswestry area. William is just right of centre wearing a Scottish Regiment cap
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| William Baker | Martin47807 | |
| William Baker | Martin47807 | |
| William Baker | Martin47807 |
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