Tuesday 13 February 2007

Private Ralph Frederick Barker

Born on 18 January 1877 in Brockville, Ontario - brother of Mrs. J.H. O'Neil, Brockville, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fresh complexion, grey-blue eyes, black hair, Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410447) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - later served with Reserve Units and the CRTD.

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