Saturday, 3 February 2007

Private Harry Baker

Born on 31 January 1882 in Kennington, London, England - brother of Frederick Baker, Kennington, London, England - attestation form notes present address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as miner, single, no current or previous service in the military, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 40 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 1 February 1916 (number 760967) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 17 June 1917.

Died on 17 May 1922.

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