[2] He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps later that year initially as a Gunnery Liaison Officer.

[2] In 1918 he was awarded the Military Cross, the citation for which was promulgated in The London Gazette on 26 July 1918, reading: Lt. John Wakeling Baker, R.G.A.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying out low-flying reconnaissances and contact patrols under heavy machine-gun, rifle and anti-aircraft fire, when he remained in the air for long hours, often under abnormally bad weather conditions and often in darkness or thick mist.

On one occasion he fired into enemy troops and transport, causing great confusion, and remained over their lines taking notes until quite dark, when he returned with his machine riddled with bullets.

On every flight he obtained most important information, which was dropped at headquarters, and throughout the period his work has been magnificent.