William George Barker, was a Canadian First World War fighter ace and Victoria Cross recipient. He is the most decorated serviceman in the history of Canada.
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Barker in July 1918, shortly after he took command of No. 139 Squadron RAF
Barker stands next to his Sopwith Camel, 1918. He preferred flying the Camel over the standard aircraft flown by his squadron.
Barker's Snipe
Col Barker, VC, in 1919, in a captured German aeroplane (HS85-10-36752), one of those against which he fought his last air battle
Barker's tomb is located inside his wife's family crypt in the Mausoleum at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in TorontoAwards 6
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Lived 1894 to 1930 · aged 35
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