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We remember William Philip Baldock
We remember William Philip Baldock
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Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
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awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Reserve of Officers
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service
British Army
Lieutenant
York and Lancaster Regiment
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service
British Army
Lieutenant
Staff
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service
British Army
Captain
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:7375120
1915
death
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22nd August 1915
burial
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Philip |
| Initials | WP |
| Last Name | Baldock |
| Source | 8717750 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Reserve of Officers | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | York and Lancaster Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Staff | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | York and Lancaster Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
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Captain William Philip BaldockCaptain William Philip Baldock. Unit: 6th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, 11th Division. Death: 22 August 1915 Chocolate Hill Dardanelles
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Page from War Diary dated 21.08.151505. 3 Platoons A Coy, under Capt. BALDOCK, left trenches - bayonets fixed - no firing. Remainder followed at 200yds distance. Reserve under Lt. Col. EUSTACE & Capt. & Adit. FORD at about 400yds distance. Heavy Shrapnel fire from enemy at close range caused heavy casualties. Lt. Weston (C. Coy) killed on leaving trenches also Capt. DRAPER., Lt. HODKINSON severely wounded.Contributed by:
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Helles Memorial PanelPhotograph taken during 2015 visit to the Gallipoli Peninsular.Contributed by:
Barbara27286
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain William Philip Baldock | James201 | |
| Page from War Diary dated 21.08.15 | Barbara27286 | |
| Helles Memorial Panel | Barbara27286 |
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We remember William Philip Baldock
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