| Regimental number | 165 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | Kellett Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs V Barker, Kellett Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 2 year Junior Cadets |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near Le Bridoux night 12/13 June. Corporal Barker is also one of the original Battalion. He took the telephone and wire across to the enemy parapet and at once had communication established with H.Q. in our line. He behaved marvellously coolly when quite a lot of splinters were flying round, forced his way through the barbed wire getting cut rather badly while doing so. He kept communication going throughout and remained on the enemy parapet until everyone had left when he contonued to pass messages until he was certain the messages had been received,'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 176 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
