THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

BAKER Frederick

34879, Lieutenant Colonel, 29 (Maori) Battalion, NZ Infantry

CITATION

Destinguished Service Order

In the battle of Alamein from 23 October 1942 up to the battle on ½ November when he was seriously wounded Lieutenant Colonel Baker showed himself to be a worthy commander of a hard fighting battalion.  During difficult and confused situations and whilst under heavy fire his firmness and fine personal example of cheerfulness and courage materially assisted to maintain the spirits of his men.  In the attack on point 29 on 1 November he commanded with outstanding spirit in a hard fought attack and whilst doing so suffered severe wounds.  He showed exceptional thoroughness and skill throughout

AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1939-45 Star

Africa Star

8th ARMY

Defence Medal

War Medal 1939-45

Mention in Despatches (2)

NZ War Service Medal

Coronation Medal 1953

Efficiency Decoration

NOTES

Born 19 June 1908, Kohukohu, NZ

Died 1 June 1958, Wellington NZ