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Euston Baker

1895 – 1981

British general

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About Euston Baker

Lived 1895 – 1981 (aged 85). Euston Baker was a British justice of the peace and military personnel.

Brigadier Euston Edward Francis Baker (5 April 1895 – 17 January 1981) was a British Army officer of both world wars.

Military career Baker was born in Fulham, London. He commissioned into the 5th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment on 15 August 1914 and saw active service in the First World War. During the war he was mentioned in dispatches three times, and was awarded the Military Cross in September 1917. The medal's citation reads:

In February 1923 Baker was promoted to lieutenant colonel and took command of the 8th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. In 1931 he became Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion, City of London Regiment, before retaking command of the 8th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment from 1936 to 1937. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 23 June 1936 and in 1938 became a Deputy lieutenant for Middlesex.

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Important facts

Birth century
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Distinguished Service Order; Military Cross; Efficiency Decoration; Mentioned in dispatches; Order of the Bath; Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Euston Edward Francis Baker

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Euston Baker?

British general (1895-1981)

When was Euston Baker born?

Euston Baker was born on 5 April 1895 in Fulham.

When did Euston Baker die?

Euston Baker died on 17 January 1981.

What was Euston Baker's occupation?

Euston Baker was a justice of the peace and military personnel.

What nationality was Euston Baker?

Euston Baker was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Euston Baker

· Wikidata: Q20656900

· DBpedia: Euston Baker

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