Regimental number | 4738 |
Place of birth | Longford, Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | 10 Olive Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Clarence T Barker, 10 Olive Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 8 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 19th October, 1917, whilst on the YPRES MENIN Road, in charge of ammunition urgently required at the Battery, a heavy barrage on the road and vicinity was encountered. Notwithstanding the heavy shell fire, Driver F.T. BARKER, by his own sterling service and example ensured the delivery of the ammunition to his Battery at a very critical time. His work has been excellent throughout the whole period of the recent operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |