William George Barker
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This article is about the First World War pilot. For the film producer and director, see Will Barker (director).
William George Barker, VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Two Bars (3 November 1894 – 12 March 1930) was a Canadian First World War fighter ace and Victoria Cross recipient. He is the most decorated serviceman in the history of Canada.[1]
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Birth name | William George Barker |
Born | (1894-11-03)3 November 1894 Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada |
Died | 12 March 1930(1930-03-12) (aged 35) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Allegiance | Canada United Kingdom |
Service/ | Canadian Expeditionary Force (1914–16) Royal Flying Corps (1916–19) Royal Canadian Air Force (1922–30) |
Years of service | 1914–1919 1922–1930 |
Rank | Wing Commander |
Unit | No. 28 Squadron RAF No. 66 Squadron RAF No. 201 Squadron RAF |
Commands held | No. 139 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order & Bar Military Cross & Two Bars Mentioned in Despatches (3) Croix de guerre (France) Silver Medal of Military Valor (2, Italy) |
Other work | President Fairchild Aircraft of Canada Limited |
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