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Henry Copley BAKER, son of Henry BAKER (c. 1866-c. 1946) and Janet LUDBROOK (c. 1866-c. 1938), was born on 20 May 1897 in North Lopham, Norfolk. He was baptised on 26 September 1897 in North Lopham - living at King's Head Lane, b.20.05.1897, parents Henry (labourer) and Jeannette. Henry was attested into the military on 9 February 1916 at Norwich, Norfolk. On 19 February 1916 he put on the Army Reserve list. From 19 October 1916 to 23 December 1916 he served on home soil wih the 2nd Battalion Norfolk Regiment, Private 26877. From 24 December 1916 to 23 April 1917 he served in India. From 24 April 1917 to 21 February 1919 he served in Mesopotamia. He had a furlough in Basrah, India from 15.07.1918 to 10.10.1918. On 22 March 1919 he was on board ship for the UK, a trip lasting 7 days, returning to serve on home soil. He was demobilized on 27 April 1919 and placed on the Class “Z” Army Reserve. He died circa 1971 in North Lopham. He was buried on 12 February 1971 in North Lopham - aged 72 years; abode listed as Thorpe St. Andrew (maybe at the hospital).

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BAKER, Henry Copley
Family Historian Individual Narrative Henry Copley BAKER, son of Henry BAKER (c. 1866-c. 1946) and Janet LUDBROOK (c. 1866-c. 1938), was born on 20 May 1897 in North Lopham, Norfolk. He was baptised on 26 September 1897 in North Lopham - living at King’s Head Lane, b. 20.05.1897, parents Henry (labourer) and Jeannette. The 1901 Census (held on 31 Mar 1901) shows Henry in North Lopham - 3 (named as Harry), living with parents Harry (34, agricultural labourer) and Janett (34), and sisters Emma (6) and Annie (2). View full FH text (See notes below) View Family Tree (See notes below)
Birth:	20.05.1897 : North Lopham, Norfolk : 1897 Q2 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B Page 262
Baptism:	26.09.1897 : North Lopham, Norfolk
Banns:	23.07.1922, 30.07.1922, 06.08.1922 : North Lopham, Norfolk
Marriage:	06.08.1922 at North Lopham, Norfolk : 1922 Q3 Henstead Norfolk Vol 4B Page 437
1901 Census:	North Lopham, Norfolk : 3 (named as Harry), living with parents Harry (34, agricultural labourer) and Janett (34), and sisters Emma (6) and Annie (2). (RG13 Piece 1866 Folio 11 Page 14 Schedule 97)
1911 Census:	North Lopham, Norfolk : 13, scholar, named as Harry, living with parents Harry (44, farm labourer) and Janet (44), siblings Emma (16, general domestic servant), Annie 12, scholar), Charley (9, scholar) and Olive (6, scholar), and boarder Arthur EDWARDS (2). (RG14 PN11745 RD239 SD2 ED18 SN39)
1911 Census:	North Lopham, Norfolk : 24, agricultural labourer employed by Robert Claydon, living with parents Henry (55, agricultural labourer) and Janette (54, home duties), and siblings Charlie (10, agricultural labourer) and Daisy (9). (RG15 Piece 09901 Schedule 9 RD 239 RS 2 ED 18)
1939 Reg.:	9 Council Houses, King’farm labourers Head Lane, North Lopham, Norfolk : b. 20 May 1897, farm labourer, living with wife Ellen M M (b. 23 October1894, unpaid domestic duties) and 3 closed records. (RG101/6588I/004/32 Letter Code: TSDI)
Death:	1971 : North Lopham, Norfolk : 1971 Q1 Acle Norfolk Vol 4B Page 1391
Burial:	12.02.1971 at North Lopham, Norfolk
Military:	Henry was attested into the military on 9 February 1916 at Norwich, Norfolk. On 19 February 1916 he put on the Army Reserve list. From 19 October 1916 to 23 December 1916 he served on home soil wih the 2nd Battalion Norfolk Regiment, Private 26877. From 24 December 1916 to 23 April 1917 he served in India. From 24 April 1917 to 21 February 1919 he served in Mesopotamia. He had a furlough in Basrah, India from 15 July 1918 to 10 October1918. On 22 March 1919 he was on board ship for the UK, a trip lasting 7 days, returning to serve on home soil. He was demobilized on 27 April 1919 and placed on the Class "Z" Army Reserve.
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