Difference between revisions of "Graham & Lucie Baker"
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In 1950, GRAHAM BAKER, aged 15, was apprenticed at Wycombe Foundry for 5 years. He cycled there daily. The theory part was done at Wycombe Technical College, London Road. | In 1950, GRAHAM BAKER, aged 15, was apprenticed at Wycombe Foundry for 5 years. He cycled there daily. The theory part was done at Wycombe Technical College, London Road. | ||
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| + | n 1956, Graham was called up for 2 years National Service. (Apprentices were deferred until their training was complete.) This meant that Graham, now aged 21-23, found younger men were giving him orders. This he did not appreciate and disliked his years in National Service. He was stationed at Lyneham | ||
Revision as of 03:26, 28 August 2023
Graham H Baker born 1935 was the son of Fred & Connie Baker
Lucie M Cook was born
Graham and Lucie married in 1960
GRAHAM'S APPRETICESHIP
In 1950, GRAHAM BAKER, aged 15, was apprenticed at Wycombe Foundry for 5 years. He cycled there daily. The theory part was done at Wycombe Technical College, London Road.
n 1956, Graham was called up for 2 years National Service. (Apprentices were deferred until their training was complete.) This meant that Graham, now aged 21-23, found younger men were giving him orders. This he did not appreciate and disliked his years in National Service. He was stationed at Lyneham