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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Andrew Leander Baker

In memory of:

Ordinary Seaman Andrew Leander Baker

May 24, 1941

Military Service


Service Number:

P/JX 212472

Age:

23

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Hood

Additional Information


Born:

February 24, 1918
North Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador

Son of James and Priscella Baker of North Harbour Placentia Bay Newfoundland.

Brother of Ordinary Seaman George Baker, who died while serving with the Royal Naval Patrol Service.

Commemorated on Page 144 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Panel 58, Column 2.

Location:

The Memorial is situated on Southsea Common overlooking the promenade, and is accessible at all times.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of Andrew Leander Baker– In memory of the men and women from the Clarenville, Newfoundland area who went away to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the Clarenville Legion (Branch 27) for the project, Operation Picture Me

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