Sidney Baker – Merchant Navy, S.S. Holystone
Fireman and Trimmer Sidney Baker – Merchant Navy, S.S. Holystone S.S. Holystone Sidney Baker was the Swansea victim of the sinking of the S.S. Holystone on 15 February 1941 , during the Second World War. Commonwealth War Graves Commission records describe him as the son of Albert and Margaret Baker , and record his rank as Fireman and Trimmer in the Merchant Navy. Early Life and Family Sidney was born in 1900 at Bonymaen, Swansea , the son of Albert Baker and Margaret Jane Jones . 1901 Census At the time of the 1901 Census , the Baker family were residing at Pentregraig, near Bonymaen, Swansea . Wiltshire-born Albert (28) was employed as a mason , and his wife Margaret (31) managed the household. Their children were George (3) and Sidney (1) . 1911 Census By the 1911 Census , the family were still living at Pentregraig . Albert (38) was working as a stone mason , and Margaret (41) remained at home. Their children were Sidney (11) , Winifred (9) , Irene (7)...
