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Baker, D.M.B., Cmdr., 1941

Photo: James Pasby

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

Commander
D.M.B. Baker, R.D., R.N.R.
S.S. “Patia”
27th April 1941 Age 44 .

There shall be aye
a murmur of the sea,
a fair remembrance
and a tender pride

David Marion Burton Baker is remembered at Boulmer on B49.06 and on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Commander Baker

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk

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