Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Roy Sydney Baker-Falkner
In memory of:
Lieutenant Commander Roy Sydney Baker-Falkner
July 18, 1944
Military Service
28
Navy
Royal Navy
H.M.S. Furious
Citation for Distinguished Service Cross "For outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld". Citation for Distinguished Service Order awarded as per London Gazette of 30 May 1944. "For undaunted courage, skill and determination in carrying out the daring attack on the German Battleship TIRPITZ on 3 April 1944". Citation for Mentioned in Despatches awarded as per London Gazette of 25 July 1944. "For bravery, leadership, skill and devotion to duty while operating from, or serving in H.M. Ships during successful strikes at enemy shipping off the coast of Norway". 1939-1945 Star and Battle of Britain clasp, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45.
Additional Information
June 3, 1916
Nottingham, England
Son of Reginald Sydney and Grace Marjorie (née Smerdon) Baker-Falkner of Saanich, British Columbia. LCdr Baker-Falkner's father was stationed in Britain with the 79th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. The family returned to Canada in early 1918. Husband of Naomi Fanny (née Lord) Baker-Falkner of Torquay, England. LCdr Baker-Falkner was the elder brother of Henry de Lande and Leslie Marjorie Smerdon.
Commemorated on Page 616 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Bay 5, Panel 1.
This Memorial will be found on the main sea front, sited on Marine Parade West, approximately half a mile west of the town centre. The principal base of the Fleet Air Arm, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, was chosen as the site for the Memorial to the men of that service who died during the 1939-1945 War and who have no known grave. The Memorial consists of a rectangular column of Portland stone bearing the inscription: THESE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE FLEET AIR ARM DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY AND HAVE NO GRAVE BUT THE SEA. 1939-1945. Above the inscription is carved the Naval Crown with wreath and foul anchor. To each side of this central memorial stone is a wall bearing three recessed panels of Westmorland slate, on which are carved almost 2,000 names. The panels are protected by a wide canopy. The splayed flanking stone walls of the Memorial enclose a curved terrace approached by a wide flight of three steps and bounded by a low retaining wall. In the centre of this terrace is an inlaid compass emblem composed of a mosaic of Westmorland slate and selected marbles.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of ROY SYDNEY BAKER-FALKNER – Photograph of Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Commander) Roy S. Baker-Falkner, Royal Navy. (Submitted by Navy League Cadet Corps CHAMBLY, Barrie, Ontario.) -
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Photo of Roy Baker-Falkner – Lt Cdr Roy Baker-Falkner DSO DSC taken onboard HMS Victorious after the Royal Navy attack on the German Battleship Tirpitz, April 1944 -
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Medals – Medals awarded to Roy Baker-Falkner including DSO for leading the attack on the German Battleship Tirpitz. Others include DSC and campaign medals. Also includes Battle of Britain bar, the only Canadian Naval officer to receive this honour.
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