Info

SurnameBaker
ForenameAlbert E
RankSerjeant
Army No11398
Battalion1st
CommissionedNot set
Date Of WoundsNot set
Wounds
Died KilledNot set
Death Details
Enlisted DateNot set
Enlisted Location
Date Of BirthNot set
Birth Place
Residence
DischargedNot set
Theatre Of WarFrance
Date Of Entry1914-11-05
Z Class
Surname Spellings
Other InfoThe DCM was awarded while he was attached to the 24th Light Trench Mortar Battery - citation read; "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at a critical moment When trench mortar detachments had become split up and disorganised owing to enemy shell-fire. he found himself in charge of two gun detachments and a carrying party He promptly organised the men. and resolutely led them to the first and second objectives, where he materially assisted the infantry in opening fire upon the enemy's machine guns."

Assignments

1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment 11398 Private
1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment 11398 Lance Corporal
1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment 11398 Corporal
1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment attached 24th Light Trench Mortar Battery 11398 Serjeant

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The Allied Victory Medal

Gallantry Awards & Honors

MedalRankBattalionEngagementAwarded
Military MedalL/Cpl.1st1916-08-23
Distinguished Conduct MedalCpl.1st(Att.T.M.B.)Contalmaison1917-10-22

Foreign Decorations & Awards

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Royal Flying Corps

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