verdun Posted 3 August , 2009 Share Posted 3 August , 2009 Can anyone provide any information on the story of Pte. Baker's service history, court martial and subsequent execution for desertion on August 14th 1918? Many thanks if you can help. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 3 August , 2009 Share Posted 3 August , 2009 You may have this Peter. Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdun Posted 3 August , 2009 Author Share Posted 3 August , 2009 I do have the MIC, thanks. What I'm really after is his 'story'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Tobin Posted 3 August , 2009 Share Posted 3 August , 2009 According to Shot At Dawn by Putkowski & Sykes Nothing of his Military Service could be found during their research. Pte William Baker was under arrest when on 22/4/18 he absented himself. 8/5/18 he reported for work at Army PO at Bolougne, stating he had been sent there for duty. He soon disappeared again. 10 days later he was arrested near the mail boat at the docks. Gave false details. Escaped later in the month and used false details to gain admitance to Etaples Hospital. Shot at Poperinghe 14/8/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdun Posted 3 August , 2009 Author Share Posted 3 August , 2009 Many thanks indeed for this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 3 August , 2009 Share Posted 3 August , 2009 Here is a picture of his head stone Cheers Atnomis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 3 August , 2009 Share Posted 3 August , 2009 http://www.shotatdawn.info/page59.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 3 August , 2009 Share Posted 3 August , 2009 Sure you've seen this but posting just in case beacause it shows he was with the 26(bankers) bn, and gives his mother's address. Name: BAKER, WILLIAM Initials: W Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Royal Fusiliers Unit Text: 26th Bn. Date of Death: 14/08/1918 Service No: 22635 Additional information: Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Baker, of 13, Russell St., Plaistow, London. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: XXV. B. 22. Cemetery: LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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