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We remember Vinton Battam Baker
We remember Vinton Battam Baker
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1916
dates
Age 31
Source:8663941
20th July 1916
enlistment
Holsworthy New South Wales
Australia
Source:8135339
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3007
Australian Infantry
55 Battalion
Source:8135339
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Baker was originally listed missing in 1916 but excavations in 2008 and subsequent testing confirmed his identity He was re-buried in 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8135339
Source:8676677
20th July 1916
burial
Nord
France
Source:8663941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Vinton Battam |
| Initials | VB |
| Last Name | Baker |
| Source | 8135339 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3007 | Australian Infantry | 55 Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebulum Baker | father | ||
| Grace Baker | mother |
Media
Media
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Private Vinton Battam Baker of AustraliaPrivate Baker was originally listed missing in 1916 but was later exhumed in 2007 and identified by DNA. He was re-buried in Fromelles, Pheasant Wood Cemetery with full military honours in 2010. We will remember
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Grave of Private Vinton Battam BakerPrivate Baker's grave is located in Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery at Fromelles where he was re-buried and accorded a funeral with full military honours in 2010.Contributed by:
Anne1202
Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find A Grave | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Vinton Battam Baker of Australia | Anne1202 | |
| Grave of Private Vinton Battam Baker | Anne1202 |
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