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William George Barker

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  • Birth

    Born in Dauphin, Manitoba.
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    William George Barker

    The life of William George Barker.

  • Enlisted

    Left high school and enlisted with the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles.

  • Flying as an Observer

    Flew a BE-2 single engine recon plane for the Royal Flying Corps.

  • Commission

    Commissioned as a second-lieutenant.

  • First 'victory'

    Used his observer's gun to 'drive down' a Roland scout

  • To England, awarded Medal

    Posted to England, His actions in combat saw him awarded the Military Cross

  • Received pilot's certificate

    Completed pilot training at Netheravon in England.

  • Stationed in France

    Flying an R.E.8, downed an Albatos DV on his first patrol.

  • Reassigned to Italy

    Transferred with the rest of 28 Squadron to Italy.

  • Dogfight

    Driven down by 60 Fokker D.VIIs and survived

  • Sopwith Camel retired

    Barker's personal Sopwith Camel (serial no. B6313) was dismantled.

  • Victoria Cross Medal

    He was awarded the Victoria Cross.
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    Wing Commander

    Became Station Commander of Camp Borden and held the rank of Wing Commander in the Canadian Air Force.

  • Director of RCAF

    Appointed Director of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

  • Resigned

    Resigned from the Royal Canadian Air Force.

  • Fairchild-Canada

    Became Vice-President of Fairchild-Canada

  • Death

    Died after crashing a Fairchild KR-21 biplane near Ottawa.