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We remember Arthur Barker
We remember Arthur Barker
Timeline
Timeline
1909
service
British Army
Serjeant Major
1339
Military Provost Staff Corps
Source:9031843
3rd September 1909
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:179632
7th August 1914
1914
commission
Unknown
Source:179632
10th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:179632
10th October 1914
1916
awards
Croix de Chevalier
Other War Service Award
Source:9039394
22nd February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
Source:9039394
22nd February 1916
1920
service
British Army
Major
Manchester Regiment
Source:179632
30th August 1920
1920
location
Grosvenor Hotel, Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:179632
30th August 1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Barker |
| Source | 9031843 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Hotel, Aldershot | United Kingdom | known 30th August 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1339 | Military Provost Staff Corps | Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 2nd Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Chevalier | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Manchester Regiment cap badgeArthur Barker was commissioned into the 2nd Battalion in 1914
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Lord Kitchener Lodge 3402, Cairo - Founders JewelArthur Barker was one of the 21 Founders of Lord Kitchener Lodge 3402 as recorded on the Roll of Petitioners dated 3 September 1909Contributed by:
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14 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Arthur Barker for service in the Great WarContributed by:
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Grosvenor Hotel on Union Street, AldershotArthur Barker was recorded as residing here in 1920Contributed by:
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Chevalier légion d'honneurAwarded to Lt Arthur Barker, Manchester Regiment (London Gazette Publication date: 22 February 1916 Supplement: 29486 Page: 2068)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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UGLE - DGL Cyprus: Lord Kitchener Masonic Lodge No. 3402 - Founders (21 + 1 names)More about UGLE - DGL Cyprus: Lord Kitchener Masonic Lodge No. 3402 - Founders (21 + 1 names)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Years of Lord Kitchener Lodge No 3402 E.C. | Ian105013 | |
| The London Gazette - Croix de Chevalier | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Military Provost Staff Corps cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Lord Kitchener Lodge 3402, Cairo - Founders Jewel | Ian105013 | |
| 14 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Grosvenor Hotel on Union Street, Aldershot | Ian105013 | |
| Chevalier légion d'honneur | Ian105013 |
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