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We remember Evelyn Hugh Barker
We remember Evelyn Hugh Barker
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Dorothea Margaret Barker
Source:9508836
1890
1894
1901
location
The Elms, Great Warley, Romford, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9508836
1st April 1901
1911
education
Military College
Wellington College, Berkshire
Crowthorne, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9508826
3rd April 1911
1911
location
Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9508826
3rd April 1911
1913
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
4th Battalion
Source:9482118
5th February 1913
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:181121
21st December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
4th Battalion
Source:181121
1915
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:181121
1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:181121
1918
1920
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:181121
20th January 1920
1983
death
Aged 89
Mendip, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9508825
1983
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Evelyn Hugh |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Barker |
| Source | 181121 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms, Great Warley, Romford, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 3rd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 4th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 4th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemency Barker | mother | ||
| Colonel George Barker, R.E. | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothea Margaret Barker | sister | 1890 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hart's Annual Army List 1914 | Keith133517 | |
| The Confusion of Command | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| KRRC Officer's Boss Button Cap Badge | Keith133517 |
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