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We remember George Edward Barker
We remember George Edward Barker
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Harry Barker
Source:9304447
1884
1891
1894
sibling
Mary Barker
Source:9304447
1894
1899
sibling
Arthur Barker
Source:9304447
1899
1901
location
Kenilworth Road, Bradnocks Marsh, Berkeswell, Meriden, Warwickshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9304447
31st March 1901
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:181967
10th September 1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
9455
Shropshire Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:9210119
location
Coleshill, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9210120
1914
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:9210120
Source:9210119
23rd October 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Panel 8.
Source:9210119
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Barker |
| Source | 9210120 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleshill, Birmingham | United Kingdom | |||
| Kenilworth Road, Bradnocks Marsh, Berkeswell, Meriden, Warwickshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9455 | Shropshire Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Barker | mother | ||
| Edward Barker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Barker | brother | 1884 | |
| Arthur Barker | brother | 1899 | |
| Mary Barker | sister | 1894 |
Media
Media
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1901 Census - Berkswell, Warwickshire1901 census evidencing George's date and place of birth and other family members
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Fillongley War Memorial (Warks CV7 8ET)Recorded on the village war memorialContributed by:
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War Memorial BerkswellRemembered on the war memorial of St John's Church, Berkswell, WarksContributed by:
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Newspaper photo of George Edward BarkerPhotograph recorded with obituary following the death of Sgt BarkerContributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Barker.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 1Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where George Barker is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 2Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where George Barker is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 3Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where George Barker is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 4Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where George Barker is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 5Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where George Barker is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Newspaper articleNewspaper article recording the deaths of the Barker Brothers (see also Harry (Henry) Thynne Barker - who died in the same battle within an hour of each other. 'Old Bablake Boys Killed in Action'Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, BelgiumMore about Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium
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The Barker brothers from New South Wales, AustraliaMore about The Barker brothers from New South Wales, Australia
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census - Berkswell, Warwickshire | Jo64697 | |
| George Edward Barker | Jo64697 | |
| School War Memorial Scroll | Jo64697 | |
| Death Notice | Jo64697 | |
| Fillongley War Memorial (Warks CV7 8ET) | Jo64697 | |
| War Memorial Berkswell | Jo64697 | |
| Newspaper photo of George Edward Barker | Jo64697 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Sgt George Barker | Jo64697 | |
| Newspaper article | Jo64697 |
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