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Arthur Rawlinson Baker
Information about birth
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Date of birth: 08/10/1895 |
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Place of birth: Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
General information
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Last known residence: 13, Broughton Road, Wallesy, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom |
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Religion: Church of England |
Army information
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Country: England, United Kingdom |
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Force: British Expeditionary Force |
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Rank: Serjeant |
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Service number: 48046 |
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Enlistment place: Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
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Units: — Lancashire Fusiliers, 2nd/8th Bn. (Last known unit) |
Information about death
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Date of death: 08/02/1918 |
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Place of death: Broodseinde, Zonnebeke, Belgium |
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Cause of death: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Age: 22 |
Cemetery
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Tyne Cot Cemetery Plot: XXXIX Row: H Grave: 24 |
Distinctions and medals 2
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British War Medal Medal |
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Victory Medal Medal |
Points of interest 4
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| #4 | Place of death (approximate) |
My story
Arthur Rawlinson Baker was born on 8 October 1895 in Liverpool, England. He was the son of James Gibson Baker and Rachel Baker. He enlisted in Liverpool and was initially assigned to the King's Regiment (Liverpool). Later, he was transferred to the 2nd/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. In February 1918, he and his battalion were stationed in the Broodseinde region.
Arthur Rawlinson Baker was killed in action at the age of 22 on 8 February 1918.
On 3 February 1918, the 2nd/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers took over the frontline at Broodseinde from the 2/10th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. During their time at the frontline, various patrols and work duties were carried out. They also endured gas shelling and bombardments.
On 8 February, the relief operation was scheduled. The New Zealanders from the 1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment were to take over the frontline, and the men of the Lancashire Fusiliers would return to Vancouver Camp near Reningelst. However, during the relief, tragedy struck Arthur. A shell exploded, wounding Second Lieutenant Williams in the head and killing Arthur. He was 22 years old when he fell.
The body of sergeant Arthur Rawlinson Baker was found after the war near the Broodseinde crossroads and reburied at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Plot XXXIX, Row H, Grave 24.
Arthur Rawlinson Baker was killed in action at the age of 22 on 8 February 1918.
On 3 February 1918, the 2nd/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers took over the frontline at Broodseinde from the 2/10th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. During their time at the frontline, various patrols and work duties were carried out. They also endured gas shelling and bombardments.
On 8 February, the relief operation was scheduled. The New Zealanders from the 1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment were to take over the frontline, and the men of the Lancashire Fusiliers would return to Vancouver Camp near Reningelst. However, during the relief, tragedy struck Arthur. A shell exploded, wounding Second Lieutenant Williams in the head and killing Arthur. He was 22 years old when he fell.
The body of sergeant Arthur Rawlinson Baker was found after the war near the Broodseinde crossroads and reburied at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Plot XXXIX, Row H, Grave 24.
Sources 7
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2/8 Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers war diary (The National Archives, KEW (TNA), WO 95/3136/7). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911 (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), RG14). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 http://Ancestry.com Sources used |
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England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 http://Ancestry.com Sources used |
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Liverpool, England, Church of England Births and Baptism,1813-1919., 283 CLP/2/2. https://www.ancestry.com/ Sources used |
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UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919, His Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO), 1921. http://Ancestry.com Sources used |
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War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War. (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), WO 329). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
More information 3
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/461798 |
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Namenlijst (In Flanders Fields Museum) https://namenlijst.org/publicsearch/#/person/_id=541f99e2-67ab-410f-b4b4-e497a4de9b1e |
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Lives of the First World War (Imperial War Museum) https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/138770 |