Sgt
Edward Percival Baker
Information about birth
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Date of birth: 04/12/1893 |
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Place of birth: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada |
General information
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Profession: Fireman (steam engine) |
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Religion: Not stated |
Army information
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Country: Canada |
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Force: Canadian Expeditionary Force |
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Rank: Sergeant |
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Service number: 430465 |
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Enlistment date: 12/03/1915 |
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Enlistment place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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Units: — Canadian Infantry, 27th Bn. (City of Winnipeg) (Last known unit) |
Information about death
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Date of death: 11/06/1916 |
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Place of death: Zouave Wood, Hooge, Belgium |
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Cause of death: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Age: 22 |
Memorial
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Panel: Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30. |
Points of interest 3
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| #2 | Enlistment place | ||
| #3 | Place of death (approximate) |
My story
"Killed in Action." This non-commissioned officer was wounded in both legs by the explosion of an enemy shell and almost instantly killed.
More information 2
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/921927 |
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Namenlijst (In Flanders Fields Museum) https://namenlijst.org/publicsearch/#/person/_id=d0c4d528-2768-4d23-8ce6-cb19521b5245 |