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Ardennes
After the Allied landings in Normandy and subsequent advance through France and Belgium, the German Army had succeeded in sta...
Corporal Eric Cecil Baker, son of Cecil Edwin and Jane Baker, of Pudleston, Herefordshire, served with 7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion. He took part in the 6th Airborne response to the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes during Winter 1944-5.Corporal Baker died on 6 January 1945, aged 27 years old. He is now buried at Hotton War Cemetery, Luxembourg.
Service History
- 1944 7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion (Corporal)
