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We remember William James Baker
We remember William James Baker
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
enlistment
Guildford
United Kingdom
Source:6635391
7th September 1914
1918
dates
Age 23
Source:6635391
20th July 1918
1918
marriage
Ellen Elizabeth Edwards
Source:6635391
20th July 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6635391
30th June 1919
1920
children
Cecily Ellen Baker
Source:6635391
18th May 1920
1921
children
William Maurice Baker
Source:6635391
18th July 1921
children
Hazel Baker
Source:6635391
service
British Army
Gunner
87955
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:148452
service
British Army
Gunner
142399
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:148452
service
British Army
142399
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:6635391
1983
death
United Kingdom
Source:6635391
June 1983
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Baker |
| Source | 6635391 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 87955 | Royal Horse Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 142399 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 142399 | Royal Regiment of Artillery |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Maurice Baker | son | 18th July 1921 | |
| Cecily Ellen Baker | daughter | 18th May 1920 | |
| Hazel Baker | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Alice Pennygar | mother | ||
| James Baker | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Elizabeth Edwards | wife | 20th July 1918 |
Media
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 |
|---|---|---|
| William James Baker | Caroline13556 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Service Attestation | Caroline13556 |
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