Rifleman

Thomas Edgar Barker

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Simon Henry Barker (ex-Bandmaster, R.N.) and Elizabeth Barker, of 40, Blaenanty Groes Rd., Cwmbach, Aberdare, South Wales. Born at The Old Barracks, Warwick, England.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES
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Public Contributions:

My Grand Aunt Martha (1886-1953) emigrated to NZ early 1900s and I believe Thomas Edgar (1893-1917) must have either travelled with her or soon afterwards. I have no idea whether he started any relat... Read More

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Casualty

Service Number: 
44960
Name:
Thomas Edgar Barker
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
Not known
Place of Birth: 
The Old Barracks, Warwick, England
Next of Kin: 
Mrs E. Barker (mother), 40 Blaenant-y-groes, Cwmbach, Wales
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 1 Battalion, B Company

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
12 October 1917
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death: 
24
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
05 April 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 81
Vessel:
Devon
Destination:
Devonport, England

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
N.Z. Apse, Panel 7.
Cemetery Location: 
Belgium
Thomas Edgar Barker
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