Fred Baker (soldier)

Frederick Baker
Portrait of Fred Baker, circa 1941–42
Born	(1908-06-19)19 June 1908 Kohukohu, New Zealand
Died	1 June 1958(1958-06-01) (aged 49) Wellington, New Zealand
Allegiance	New Zealand
Service / branch	New Zealand Military Forces
Years of service	1926–1943
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Commands	28th (Māori) Battalion (1942)
Battles / wars	Second World War Battle of Greece Battle of Crete North African campaign Second Battle of El Alamein
Awards	Distinguished Service Order
Other work	Accountant Public servant

Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Baker DSO (19 June 1908 – 1 June 1958) was a New Zealand soldier who served in the Second World War, leading the 28th (Māori) Battalion from 13 July to 2 November 1942. He was injured at the commencement of the Second Battle of El Alamein and his wounds were such that he was repatriated back to New Zealand. He later worked in New Zealand's public service, leading the Rehabilitation Department which assisted servicemen returning from the war into civilian life, by providing them with finance, training and housing.