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We remember Francis Allen Barker
We remember Francis Allen Barker
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Naomi Barker
Source:8585627
1880
1881
sibling
Herbert William Barker
Source:8585627
1881
1887
1890
education
infant education
Colwich National School
Colwich Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8585925
6th May 1890
1914
enlistment
Stoke-on-Trent
United Kingdom
Source:8585625
5th September 1914
1914
employment
Wagon Lifter
Birmingham Wagon Lifting Co
Alsager, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8585627
September 1914
1914
location
Talke Road, Alsager, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8585625
September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13633
North Staffordshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8585625
1st October 1914 - 15th July 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8585625
18th July 1915 - 28th April 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Shell Shock
Hospital/Institution
Source:8585625
6th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
43027
South Staffordshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8585625
15th July 1916 - 1st April 1918
1917
hospitalisation
gunshot wound left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:8585625
17th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:8585625
23rd April 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8585625
11th March 1918 - 30th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
43027
South Staffordshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8585625
1st April 1918 - March 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Machine gun bullet through right leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:8585625
27th September 1918
1919
marriage
Jessie M Martin
Source:8585926
September 1919
1927
death
Alsager, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8585745
1927
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talke Road, Alsager, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13633 | North Staffordshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 43027 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 43027 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Barker | mother | ||
| George Barker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naomi Barker | sister | 1880 | |
| Herbert William Barker | brother | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie M Martin | wife | September 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Dark | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-05 | 5'8" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| F A Barker | Rob23648 | |
| Cap badge | Rob23648 | |
| Admission to National School Colwich | Rob23648 |
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