Private James Daniel Baker

1. Private, 1st Battalion, Infantry (Army).
2. Private, 1st Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1918-02-28 to 1918-09-27
3. Corporal, 160th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1916-02-14 to 1918-02-28

Private James Daniel Baker served with the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion, CEF following the breakup of the 160th Battalion in Feb. of 1918. He was WIA in April of 1918 while with the 107th. He was KIA while serving with the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion, CEF. Prior to enlistment he served with the 33rd Huron Regiment, a Canadian militia unit. Son of James and Zillah Baker; husband of Rebecca Baker, of Lucknow, Ontario.

CEF file does not mention any service with 107th Pioneer Battalion.

Brother in law of Robert Donald Buchanan, 651720. Friend of William Walter Barber, 651705.

From 1934 reunion booklet "Bruce in Khaki."

Source (jayelbee additions): LAC files

Promoted to Corporal, June 15, 1916

Sailed with 160th Battalion aboard SS Metagama from Halifax to Liverpool, October 17-28, 1916. The battalion was assigned to the 13th Infantry Brigade, Fifth Canadian Division on garrison duty in England.

Suffered minor injuries to his scalp and right leg when struck by a truck while on a route march, September 21, 1917. He was hospitalized until October 08.

November 09, 1917 he was reduced to Private for being absent without leave, but his service file has no other details.

The Fifth Division was broken up in February 1918 to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in France

Proceeded to France on being posted to the 1st Battalion. Joined the battalion at Bully-Grenay on March 04, (War Diary shows date as March 06).

Slightly wounded by shrapnel at Lens on April 21. Admitted to 3rd Field ambulance for four days, then returned to unit.

On September 27, 1918 he was wounded during the attack on the Canal Du Nord. While moving back to the unit dressing station, he was shot and killed by a sniper.