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We remember Charles Frederick Baker
We remember Charles Frederick Baker
Timeline
Timeline
1877
birth
Source:9433290
21st August 1877
1881
location
Laundry Cottage, Birling
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9433289
1881
1891
employment
Stable Boy/Groom
Birling
Australia
Source:9433290
1891
1891
location
Laundry Cottage, Birling
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9433289
1891
1901
marriage
Susannah Marsh
Source:9433665
1901
1915
enlistment
Shorncliffe
Canada
Source:5603496
24th March 1915
1915
employment
Elevator Man
Fort William
Canada
Source:5603496
1915
1917
location
135 Syndicate Avenue South, Fort William, Ontario
Canada
their own address
Source:9433641
1917
1917
location
204 Cumming Street, Fort William, Ontario
Canada
their own address
Source:5603496
1917
marriage
Susannah Baker
Source:9433641
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
38164
Source:5603496
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Pte
438164
Saskatchewan Regiment
28th
Source:9433641
1917
death
Source:9433641
7th May 1917
burial
Source:9433290
sibling
William
Source:9433290
sibling
Elizabeth
Source:9433290
sibling
George
Source:9433290
sibling
Clarence
Source:9433290
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Frederick |
| Initials | CF |
| Last Name | Baker |
| Source | 5603496 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Syndicate Avenue South, Fort William, Ontario | Canada | their own address | 1917 | |
| 204 Cumming Street, Fort William, Ontario | Canada | their own address | 1917 | |
| Laundry Cottage, Birling | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Laundry Cottage, Birling | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 38164 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 438164 | Saskatchewan Regiment | 28th | Pte |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Baker | mother | ||
| William Baker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother | ||
| Elizabeth | sister | ||
| George | brother | ||
| Clarence | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Marsh | wife | 1901 | |
| Susannah Baker | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Light hazel | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-24 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Letter to Birling ResidentsExplaining about the refurbishment of Birling War Memorial
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Opening of refurbished Birling War MemorialOpened by two village residents who have relatives inscribed on the memorialContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Suzanne126822 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Suzanne126822 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Suzanne126822 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter to Birling Residents | Suzanne126822 | |
| Vimy War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Vimy Memorial entry | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling War Memorial inscription side 1 | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling War Memorial inscription side 2 | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling Village Sign | Suzanne126822 | |
| Opening of refurbished Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Opening of refurbished Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Decorated Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Laundry Cottage, Birling 2018 | Suzanne126822 |
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