John Thomas BAKER, GC
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No. & Rank at the Time of Action: Pit Lad (Pony Driver)
Unit/Occupation: South South Garesfield Colliery, Co. Durham
Date and Place of Birth: 14th April 1912, Lintz Colliery, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne
Family: One of three children to James and Sarah Baker. Husband of Wendy (nee Weatherby) One son.
Early Life: Educated at Leazes Elementary School, Burnopfield.
Date and Place of GC Action: 17th May 1929, South South Garesfield Colliery, Co. Durham
The London Gazette: 22nd November 1929