John Kenneth Baker

A Seaman with H. M. Trawler Imperialist. John died on 26th of January 1940 at the age of 29. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 11 July 1911, a son of Joseph and Laura Elizabeth Baker. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 August 1911 and his family lived at 3 Jacobs Street.

John joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 16 February 1935. He completed his training at 'P' Depot and H.M.S. Iron Duke. He also completed training in 1937 at 'C' Depot and H.M.S. Veteran.  

During 1935 John worked on the trawler Sternus (sic) LT 238, then he worked testing motor boats on the Broads. In 1936 he worked on trawler LT 746. During 1937 he worked on trawler LT 223 and then the Humorous LT 691. In 1938 he joined the trawler Lord Wenlock before returning to the Sternus LT 238. In March 1939 he worked in dredging operations in Dover Harbour.  

On 21 March 1936 John married Susannah Madge Doreen Christie at Saint Margaret's Church. They were both living at 3 Jacob Street and John worked as a fisherman. Subsequently they lived at 2 High Street. In 1939 they lived at 195 Victoria Road, Lowestoft, and John worked as a general labourer. 

John was called out for service with the Royal Navy from 29 September 1939 and joined H. M. Trawler Imperialist. 

On 26 January 1940 John was accidentally shot dead by another sailor. 

Later Susannah lived at 5 Junction Passage, Lowestoft, and subsequently she remarried.