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'''Henry Leslie Spofforth Baker''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
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{{CommRN}} (retired) '''Henry Leslie Spofforth Baker''', O.B.E. (10 May, 1900 – 2 August, 1961) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
  
 
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In February 1919 there was a Court of Enquiry into the collision of boats from {{UK-Commonwealth}} and {{UK-Tintagel}}.  Baker was cautioned to be more careful in future.<ref>Baker Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/123/48.|}} f. 48.</ref>
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Baker was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 September, 1920.  In February 1922 he was admitted to hostpial in Cologne following injuries.<ref>Baker Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/123/48.|}} f. 48.</ref>
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Baker was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 September, 1928.<ref>Baker Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/123/48.|}} f. 48.</ref>
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==World War II==
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Lent to Royal Hellenic Navy, Baker lived in Salamis Dockyard and assisted the Greek submarine forces.<ref>Baker Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/123/48.|}} f. 48.</ref>
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He was placed on the Retired List at the rank of {{CommRN}} on 10 May, 1945 and re-appointed.  He reverted to the List as medically unfit on 5 October, 1946.<ref>Baker Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/123/48.|}} f. 48.</ref>
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Latest revision as of 18:03, 6 April 2022

Commander (retired) Henry Leslie Spofforth Baker, O.B.E. (10 May, 1900 – 2 August, 1961) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of Solicitor H. M. Baker (d 24 Dec 1916).

In February 1919 there was a Court of Enquiry into the collision of boats from Commonwealth and Tintagel. Baker was cautioned to be more careful in future.[1]

Baker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1920. In February 1922 he was admitted to hostpial in Cologne following injuries.[2]

Baker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 September, 1928.[3]


World War II

Lent to Royal Hellenic Navy, Baker lived in Salamis Dockyard and assisted the Greek submarine forces.[4]

He was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Commander on 10 May, 1945 and re-appointed. He reverted to the List as medically unfit on 5 October, 1946.[5]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Thomas J. T. C. Jenks 		Captain of H.M.S. H 50
31 Jul, 1928[6] – 26 Aug, 1929 		Succeeded by
Arthur F. St. G. Orpen
Preceded by
John P. Apps 		Captain of H.M.S. L 16
12 Sep, 1930[7] – 8 Jun, 1931[8] 		Succeeded by
Eric P. A. Brooks
Preceded by
Lionel H. Phillips 		Captain of H.M.S. L 53
8 Jun, 1931[9] – 5 Sep, 1932 		Succeeded by
John R. S. Brown
Preceded by
Lewis B. A. Majendie 		Captain of H.M.S. Proteus
9 Nov, 1932[10] – late 1934 		Succeeded by
Reginald G. B. Hayter

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
  2. ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
  3. ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
  4. ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
  5. ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
  6. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 244.
  7. ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
  8. ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
  9. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1931). p. 249.
  10. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1934). p. 263.

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