Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Baker
Initials:   W.G.O.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  7684600
Notes:   CMP. He enlisted in to CMP, was born in London SE, and resided in London. 204 Pro Coy War Diary WO 169/6658. 27/4/1942 Bombing of camp all night, L/Cpl Salter to hospital, Sgt Baker killed instantly. 25/5/1942 OC accompanied by APM visit site of Company to locate grave of Sgt Baker. Captured three German prisoners. Unit shown in CWGC Roll as 56 Company, no such unit in Order of Battle. Casualty List 853, Middle East, Killed in Action, 27/5/1942. William George Oliver Baker.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 27th May 1942
Company: 204 PRO COY
Cemetery: ALAMEIN MEMORIAL   EGYPT
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