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Edward Charles Baker

In memory of:

Trooper Edward Charles Baker

March 14, 1902
Vet River, South Africa

Military Service


Service Number:

1841

Age:

23

Force:

Army

Unit:

South African Constabulary

Additional Information


Born:

May 5, 1878
Mibank, Ontario

Enlistment:

February 24, 1901
Regina, Saskatchewan

Commemorated on Page 2 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

VET RIVER SIDING CEMETERY (PRINS WILLIE) DISTRICT THEUNISSEN
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

The cemetery is located approximately 12 km from Theunissen on the R30. About 30km north of Brandfort on the R30, look for a dirt road with a sign for the S477 (across from the 32 km peg). Drive 5km to the railway bridge and the Vet River cemetery is on the right. The entrance is about 400 m on the right, down the first dirt road.

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