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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.