William George "Billy" Barker - Ottawa, Ontario - Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

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William George Barker
1894-1930
VC, DSO & Bar, MC and two Bars

William Barker of Dauphin, Manitoba, is Canada's most decorated war veteran. He first served with the mounted infantry in 1914, but transferred to the Royal Flying Corps two years later. Barker attained 50 aerial victories.

"Billy Barker, VC (Victoria Cross)

William George (Billy) Barker, VC, fighter pilot, war hero, businessman (born 3 November 1894 in Dauphin, MB; died 12 March, 1930 in Ottawa, ON). One of Canada’s foremost First World War flying aces, Barker is, to date, the most highly decorated military serviceman in Canadian history.

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