| Regimental number | 1336 |
| Place of birth | Heathcote, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cordial manufacturer |
| Address | Heathcote, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs T Barker, Heathcote, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at VAIRE WOOD, south eat of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. Shortly after the hop off a shell burst killing the Platoon Sergeant and cutting off the rear party consisting of 2 Vickers guns and alight trench mortar. The platoon was detailed to establish and garrison a special strong point. Corporal BARKER re-organised this rear party and carried it through to the allotted position where he rejoined his Battalion. On his way over a fortified shell hole opposed them but this he at once charged taking 6 prisoners and killing the remainder. His courage and example added to his prompt grasp of the situation were a vital factor in the establishment of the essential strong points.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
