Sunday 4 February 2007

Private Harry Albert Baker

Born on 7 March 1885 in La Salle County, Illinois, USA - brother of Mrs. Thoas Ware [?], West Fall, Oregon, USA - attestation form notes present address in Calgary, Alberta, trade as locksmith, single, no current service in the military, formerly served four years, five months in US Navy, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 40 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 1 February 1916 (number 207857) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 May 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918 - later served with Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada - promoted to Acting Corporal.

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