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6467581 Private Cyril Thomas Baker

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Born: 03 Jun 1917
Died: 01 Oct 1990
Age at death: 73 years, 3 months, and 28 days
Company: HQ
Platoon: MT
Section:
Parachute Course:

Life Story:
6467581 Private Cyril Thomas Baker served with Headquarters Company of the 11th Parachute Battalion and fought at the Battle of Arnhem during Operation Market Garden in September 1944.

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