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First World War Gallantry Report – Sergeant N.W. BAKER MM
1918Overview
First World War XV Corps Gallantry Report dated 19/12/1918 for gallantry shown by Sergeant N.W. Baker, MM, no. 347 on 5/6th November 1918.
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Registration number
cwa-org-12-2008.1.1
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Width
114 mm
Height or length
175 mm
Weight
2 g
Inscriptions and markings
“XV CORPS / No. 347 Sergt N.W. Baker M.M / 2nd Aust Siege Batty A.I.F / Report of Your Gallantry on / 5/6th November 1918 / Has Been Forwarded to Me & I Send You / Herewith My Heartiest/ Congratulations.”
Signed by Lieutenant-General Commanding XV Corps. and dated 19/12/18.
Contextual Information
Gallantry Report awarded to Sergeant Norman William BAKER 347 for his actions on the 5/6th November 1918 during WW1.
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First World War XV Corps Gallantry Report awarded Sgt N.W. BAKER 347
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