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We remember William Charles Baker
We remember William Charles Baker
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:9610738
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Barracks, Biddestone, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9610738
5th April 1891
1903
children
Muriel Baker
Source:9610624
1st January 1903
1903
marriage
Elizabeth Baker nee Grey
Source:9610624
22nd September 1903
1906
children
Frederick Baker
Source:9610624
17th March 1906
1916
dates
Age 38
Source:9610624
24th August 1916
1916
employment
Hay bailer
Source:9610624
24th August 1916
1916
enlistment
Devizes,Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9610624
24th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
3572, 162635, 687453
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9610624
24th August 1916 - 16th October 1917
1916
location
Reading Room, Biddestone, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9610624
24th August 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
535459
Labour Corps
Source:9610624
17th October 1917 - 11th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
535459
Labour Corps
394 Agricultural Coy
Source:9610624
12th June 1918 - 3rd May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9610624
3rd May 1919
1961
location
Reading Room, Biddestone, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9610749
2nd December 1961
1961
death
St. Martins Hospital, Bath
United Kingdom
Source:9610749
2nd December 1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Baker |
| Source | 9608587 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Room, Biddestone, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th August 1916 | |
| Reading Room, Biddestone, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd December 1961 | |
| The Barracks, Biddestone, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 535459 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 535459 | Labour Corps | 394 Agricultural Coy | Private | |
| British Army | 3572, 162635, 687453 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Baker | son | 17th March 1906 | |
| Muriel Baker | daughter | 1st January 1903 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Baker nee King | mother | ||
| Henry Baker | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Baker nee Grey | wife | 22nd September 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-24 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GRO birth index | Sue63058 | |
| FreeBMD marriage index | Sue63058 | |
| Find a Will | Sue63058 |
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