 On 27 September
1858 at Suhejnee, near Peroo, Bengal, during the Indian Mutiny
Lieutenant Baker was in command of a mixed party of cavalry and mounted
police (about 120 strong) which attacked and put to flight a force of
about 100 rebels. The whole operation, brilliantly conceived and most
gallantly carried out, resulted in the utter defeat of the enemy.
George Baker was born in Neocolly, Bengal, India on 8 December 1830
and died on 19 February 1906 at Southbourne. He is buried in
Christchurch Cemetery.
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