Albert Edward Baker

Private Albert Edward Baker
21 Feb 1917 - 22 Apr 1968
Biography

The son of Charles and Minnie, in 1921 he is with his widowed mother and siblings at a farm in Lamyatt, Evercreech, Somerset.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Bruton Patrol Patrol member 20 Nov 1941 03 Dec 1944
National ID
WPV / 14784
Occupation

Farmer

Address
6 High Road, Shepton Mallet, later Sunnyside Farm, Charlton, Somerset
Other information

His obituary states; "He started farming on his own account 22 years ago having previously served in the Yeomanry. He was well known at Yeovil, Winford and Farrington markets and formerly at Shepton Mallet market where he had served on the stock show committee. He was a member of the Shepton Mallet N.F.U and served on the executive and the show council of the Mid-Somerset Agricultural Show. He was Chief steward of the pony section. Mr Baker married the former Miss Olive Parsons at Shepton Mallet Parish Church. The couple would have celebrated their silver wedding next month."

References

TNA ref WO199/3390 & WO199/3391

1921 Census

Shepton Mallet Journal 3 May 1968

Tim Wray and Don Brown