Ernest Walter Baker Timeline

By Telia

  • 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