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We remember William Arthur John Barker
We remember William Arthur John Barker
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Margaret E L Barker
Source:8818207
1875
1877
sibling
Ernest H Barker
Source:8818207
1877
1879
birth
Malta
Source:8818174
Source:8818207
1879
1879
sibling
William A J Barker
Source:8818207
1879
1880
sibling
Cecil H Barker
Source:8818207
1880
1882
sibling
Godfrey Barker
Source:8818207
1882
1884
sibling
Francis W Barker
Source:8818207
1884
1887
sibling
Hugh N Barker
Source:8818207
1887
1889
sibling
Evelyn A Barker
Source:8818207
1889
1891
location
High Bridge street, Waltham Abbey, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8818207
5th April 1891
1893
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8818167
1893 - 1897
1924
death
Hanover Square, London
United Kingdom
Source:8818202
Source:8818174
25th August 1924
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:185366
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
South Staffordshire Regiment
8th southst Battalion
Source:185366
service
British Army
1st Lieutenant Colonel
South Staffordshire Regiment
8th southst Battalion
Source:185366
service
British Army
2nd Major
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:185366
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:185366
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Arthur John |
| Initials | WAJ |
| Last Name | Barker |
| Source | 185366 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bridge street, Waltham Abbey, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | 2nd Major | |||
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | 8th southst Battalion | 1st Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | 8th southst Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte J Barker | mother | ||
| Col Sir Francis W J Barker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret E L Barker | sister | 1875 | |
| Ernest H Barker | brother | 1877 | |
| William A J Barker | brother | 1879 | |
| Cecil H Barker | brother | 1880 | |
| Godfrey Barker | brother | 1882 | |
| Francis W Barker | brother | 1884 | |
| Hugh N Barker | brother | 1887 | |
| Evelyn A Barker | sister | 1889 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Death NoticeFrom Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald August 30, 1924Contributed by:
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FuneralFrom Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald September 13, 1924Contributed by:
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Major William Arthur John BarkerMajor William Arthur John Barker. Unit: 8th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. Death: Not known | Half length portraitContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| D.S.O. | Andrew10867 | |
| Death for Alcoholism | Andrew10867 | |
| Death Notice | Andrew10867 | |
| Funeral | Andrew10867 | |
| Major William Arthur John Barker | James201 |
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