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Baker was promoted to {{CaptRN}} on 31 December 1898. | Baker was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December 1898. | ||
In February 1901, he assumed command of the {{UK-Astraea|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | |||
He assumed command of the {{UK-Edgar|f=t}} in February 1905 and of the {{UK-1Ramillies|f=t}} in September 1906.{{MackieRNW}} | He assumed command of the {{UK-Edgar|f=t}} in February 1905 and of the {{UK-1Ramillies|f=t}} in September 1906.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
Revision as of 22:37, 19 October 2012
Casper Joseph Baker ( – ) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
Baker was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December 1898.
In February 1901, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Astræa.[1]
He assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Edgar in February 1905 and of the battleship Ramillies in September 1906.[2]
He retired on 8 May, 1907.
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
Bibliography
Service Records
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