Ernest Walter Baker Timeline

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  • Enlisted into war

    No 1. Depot Squadron 15/5 light horse regiment
  • Embarked for Sydney, NSW

    Was taken on strength 2nd light horse training regiment
  • Admitted and released from Hospital

    Admitted to hospital from 2nd light horse training regiment
    Rejoined unit from hospital, discharged from No 2. stationary hospital
  • Abbassia, Egypt

    4th Australian Camel regiment, Abbassia, Egypt, 1st light horse double squadron and 2nd light horse double squadron
  • Placed in Battalion

    Placed No. 4 battalion and taken on strength of Reserve Company Ismalia
  • Admitted and released from Hospital

    Admitted into No 6. stationary hospital. spent 42 days being treated then declared 'cured' June 17
  • Health Issues

    Classified as 'B2'. Had a wounded foot but refused to be sent back home. He spent the rest of his war service in a medical unit.
  • Returned to Australia

    Discharged from 1st Military District and awarded medals
  • Joined Australian Army Catering Corps

    Joined the Australian Army Catering Corps but was struck with an illness and did his duty in Australia until the end of war

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