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Lance Sergeant Albert Baker DCM
[Photo courtesy of Harry Fecitt MBE TD]
Entry from the Supplement to the London Gazette 22nd April 1943: "War Office, 22nd April, 1943. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa: —
The Distinguished Conduct Medal - No. 2614133 Lance-Corporal Albert Baker, Grenadier Guards (attached to Special Service Troops)"
In Memory of 2614133 Lance Sergeant Albert Baker DCM
Grenadier Guards (2nd Bn) and No 1 Commando
who died on the 22nd January 1945 aged 28
Remembered with honour at Taukkyan War Cemetery
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