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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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| #2 | Last known residence | ||
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| #4 | Place of death (approximate) |
My story
Arthur Rawlinson Baker was born on October 8, 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). He was later transferred to the 2nd/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. In February 1918, he found himself with his battalion in the Broodseinde area.
On February 3, 1918, the 2nd/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers took over the front line at Broodseinde from the 2/10th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. During the days in the front line, several patrols and tasks were carried out. Additionally, they encountered gas shells and bombardments.
On February 8, the relief was scheduled. The New Zealanders of the 1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment were to take over the front line, and the men of the Lancashire Fusiliers were to return to Vancouver Camp near Reningelst. However, during the relief, fate struck for Arthur. A shell hit and wounded Second Lieutenant Williams in the head, but it killed Arthur. He was 22 when he fell.
Sergeant Arthur Rawlinson Baker was reburied after the war at Tyne Cot Cemetery, plot XXXIX, row H, grave 24.
On February 3, 1918, the 2nd/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers took over the front line at Broodseinde from the 2/10th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. During the days in the front line, several patrols and tasks were carried out. Additionally, they encountered gas shells and bombardments.
On February 8, the relief was scheduled. The New Zealanders of the 1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment were to take over the front line, and the men of the Lancashire Fusiliers were to return to Vancouver Camp near Reningelst. However, during the relief, fate struck for Arthur. A shell hit and wounded Second Lieutenant Williams in the head, but it killed Arthur. He was 22 when he fell.
Sergeant Arthur Rawlinson Baker was reburied after the war 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 |