
Private William Alfred Baker, Royal Marine Light Infantry, HMS Laurentic, sunk by sea mines
29/08/2025
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DIED ON 25 JANUARY 1917 AFTER H.M.S. LAURENTIC STRUCK TWO MINES OFF LOUGH SWILLY, IRELAND
William Alfred Baker attested into the Royal Marine Light Infantry and served during the Great War in H.M.S. Laurentic.
He was killed in action when Laurentic struck two mines off Lough Swilly, Ireland, on 25 January 1917.
Her crew successfully abandoned ship, but 354 of them died of hypothermia in her lifeboats, including Baker.
He is buried in Upper Fahan (St. Mura’s) Church of Ireland Churchyard, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Above, 1914-15 Star and British War and Victory Medals to Ch.18143 Pte. A. W. Baker. R.M.L.I. and Memorial Plaque.
