Born on 12 June 1893 in Dover, Kent, England - son of G.W. Baker, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as steamfitter, single, no current or previous service in the military, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 January 1916 (number 775028) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Trench Mortar Battery on 3 February 1918.
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