Arthur Baker

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Lindsell. Arthur died on 3rd of September 1914 at the age of 22. 

Arthur was born at Carlton Colville on 16 June 1894, a son of George and Anne Maria Baker. Arthur was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 30 December 1894, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1901 his family lived at 1 Bloodmoor Cottages, Gisleham. Arthur attended Gisleham School. In 1911 his family lived at Bloodmoor Lane, Gisleham, and Arthur was a farm labourer. 

Arthur joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 10 August 1914 and served on the steam drifter Lindsell. 

The Lindsell struck a mine thirty miles off the East Coast, near the Humber, and sank with the loss of five crew, including Arthur. The survivors were rescued by H.M.S. Speedy but 15 minutes later the Speedy also struck a mine and sank.