Accession Number | H12858 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
Nieuport, Belgium. c. 1916. Gunners Thomas Charles Richmond Baker and Harrington of the 16th ...
Description
Nieuport, Belgium. c. 1916. Gunners Thomas Charles Richmond Baker and Harrington of the 16th Battery, Field Artillery, AIF, relaxing in a dugout. Gunner Baker was later awarded a Military Medal (MM) and Bar and transferred to the Australian Flying Corps, serving with No 4 Squadron. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). Lt Baker was killed in action on 4 November 1918. (Donor Mrs A. Baker)