| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Jell's Road, Springvale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Barker, 'Willanga', Jell's Road, Springvale, Victoria |
| Previous military service | R M College |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | LT (Prov) |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 30 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Artillery |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 12th MBA, FA Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work on 28 September 1918 near Ballicourt. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'While acting as Liaison Officer with infantry, on 28th September 1918, west of Bellicourt with one other as bayonet man, he bombed his way along a trench under heavy machine gun fire, re-established an important flanking post, and reconnoitred across a difficult enemy pocket on the flank, getting valuable information. He has always shown continued conspicuous gallantry, ability, and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
