Carleton Rode First World War Archive
Reginald George Baker was the youngest child of James and Frances Baker. His older brother James, emigrated to Canada in 1914, joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force and was killed during the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele). See our War Dead section. We are very grateful to Reginald’s grandson, Steve Hale, for writing the fascinating account of his grandfather’s life that follows and for … Continue ReadingReginald Baker
Wesley Herbert William Ewart Gladstone Chilvers was born on the 31 May 1898 in Carleton Rode to farm labourer, John and his wife, Alice (nee Youngs); both born in Bunwell. His birth came just a couple of weeks after the death of the venerable former Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone and Wesley was probably given these three middle names in tribute. He was … Continue ReadingWesley Chilvers