Sunday 4 February 2007

Private Horace Simon Baker

Born on 25 June 1884 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Elizabeth Baker, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as plasterer, married, currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards for two years, formerly served seven years in the Royal Navy, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410508) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915.

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