Francis Cossart Hugh Baker

(Confirmed)

Born: 29 October, 1897

Died: 9 September, 1957

Biographical Summary:

A mechanic who enlisted in March 1916 and served with the 18th Battalion.

He was wounded in action three times. On 4 October 1916, 11 days after joining the 18th, he was wounded in the shoulder while his unit was near Zillebecke, Belgium. He was evacuated to England and following treatment and recovery, he returned to the front on 17 January 1917.

On 26 February 1917, when the 18th was attacking the German lines near Warlencourt, he was wounded for a second time with wounds to his right arm, leg and buttock. Again he was evacuated to England. During his time in England he was transferred to the nascent 63rd Battalion which disbanded in September 1917. He returned to the 18th on 14 October 1917.

He was wounded in action (gassed) a third time on 8 November 1917 when the 18th was near Dickebusch, Belgium.

He elected to be discharged from the AIF in London on 20 February 1919. He emigrated to the USA in the early 1920s. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Hugh Baker
• Francis Cossart Hugh Baker

Service Number: 4637

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 29 October, 1897 in Cheetham Hill

Death Records:

• 9 September, 1957 in Seattle

Address:

• Bickell Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Godfrey Hugh Massy Baker
• mother - Elinor Louisa Mary Rebecca Daly
• wife - Edna Fern Askin

Organisations:

• Member of - 18th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Baker Francis Cossart Hugh SERN 4637 POB London England POE Holsworthy NSW NOK F MassyBaker G H (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Hugh Baker (Webpage)

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