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Pte. Frank Baker provides blood transfusion to wounded soldier.

Toronto Star

Pte. Frank Baker, 192719, survived the war. Blood transfusions had been attempted for hundreds of years prior to the war, but were improved during the war years.

Dated: March 13, 1919

BLOOD TO AN AUSTRALIAN

Frank Baker, of Star Composing Room, Gives Two Pints.

The only loss of blood suffered by Pte. Frank Baker of the 15th Battalion, suffered during 26 months' active service was given to save the life of an Australian soldier. The latter was dying at Etaples Base Hospital, when Pte. Baker, shortly before sailing for home, came to his rescue and allowed two pints of his own blood to be transfused into the other's veins.

"So far as I know, he is living now," remarked Pte. Baker to The Star. "I had two letters from him afterwards, but have not heard from him recently."

Pte. Baker, whose home is at 163 Major street, was employed in the composing room of The Star before enlisting. He went overseas in October, 1915, with the 92nd Battalion, and was later transferred to the 15th Battalion at the front. He returned recently on the Empress of Britain.

Transcribed by: M. I. Pirie