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We remember George William Baker
We remember George William Baker
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1889
sibling
Mabel Alice Baker
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1889
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9033655
5th April 1891
1891
location
Irchester Cottage. Plains of Waterloo. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
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5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Lilian M. Baker
Source:9033659
1891
1893
sibling
Henry E. Baker
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1893
1901
dates
Age 14
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31st March 1901
1901
employment
Errand Boy - Ironmongers
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
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31st March 1901
1901
location
04. Bellvue Cottages.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9033659
31st March 1901
1912
marriage
Nellie Tottman
Source:9033666
1912 - 29th November 1918
1913
children
Doris L. Baker
Source:9033682
1913
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
217831
HMS ONSLOW
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7th May 1916 - 30th September 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
217831
H.M.S. Ursa
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29th November 1918
1918
location
24. Vale Square. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
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29th November 1918
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Died from Disease.
H.M.S. Ursa
United Kingdom
Source:9033666
29th November 1918
burial
Seafield Rd Edinburgh. Scotland.
United Kingdom
M.50
Source:9033666
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Baker |
| Source | 6265566 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04. Bellvue Cottages. | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 | |
| 24. Vale Square. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | 29th November 1918 | |
| Irchester Cottage. Plains of Waterloo. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 217831 | H.M.S. Ursa | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 217831 | HMS ONSLOW | Able Seaman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris L. Baker | daughter | 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selina Harriet Baker | mother | ||
| George Baker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Alice Baker | sister | 1889 | |
| Lilian M. Baker | sister | 1891 | |
| Henry E. Baker | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Tottman | wife | 1912 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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