Edward BARKER

Regimental number4378
Place of birthClermont Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
Addressc/o Mrs W E Watson, Scurries Street, Clermont, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, George Henry Barker, Kilcummin Station via Clermont, Queensland
Enlistment date1 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 30 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4380 Pte James BARKER, 26th Bn, died of wounds, 5 August 1916.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal