Born Preston, Lancashire. Son of Alfred and Margaret Barker, of 98, Eccleston Street, St. Helens, Lancashire (CWGC address). He was a Tramway Driver (1911 Census) and shop assistant (Army records).
He enlisted in Hull, on 7th September 1914. Formerly 242, 11th East Yorkshire Regiment. Served in Egypt and France. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Transferred to the 31st Bn,. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), on 28th August 1916. Killed in action, on 12/04/1918, aged 29. His army effects were left to his mother. Margaret.
| Name | Charles Barker |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Preston, Lancashire |
| Residence | St. Helens, Lancashire |
| Death Date | 12 Apr 1918 |
| Death Place | METEREN MILITARY CEMETERY, FRANCE |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Regiment | Machine Gun Corps Infantry 31st Company |
| Battalion | (Infantry) |
| Regimental Number | 23317 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly 242, E. Yorks Regt., M.M. |
First name:
CHARLES
Military Number:
23317
Rank:
Sergeant
Date Died
12/04/1918
Place died:
METEREN MILITARY CEMETERY, FRANCE
Age:
29
