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Surname: BARKER
Forename(s): Willie
Place of Birth: Farnhill, Yorkshire
Service No: 51987
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: East Yorkshire Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 11th (Service) Battalion. (2nd Hull)
Division: 31st Division
Age: 21
Date of Death: 1918-09-24
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: III. H. 215.
CWGC Cemetery: BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: FARNHILL, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: KILDWICK, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Willie Barker was the son of John William and Sarah Ellen Barker, née Mosley. John was born at Keighley and Sarah at Farnhill, Yorkshire.
1901 Farnhill, Yorkshire Census: 'Castle Gate' House - Willie Barker, aged 4 years, born Farnhill, son of John W. and Sarah E. Barker. [John, Sarah and their sons were living with Sarah's mother, Margaret Mosley.]
1911 Farnhill, Yorkshire Census: Harbour [sic] Cottage - Willie Barker, aged 14 years, born Farnhill, son of John and Sarah Ellen Barker.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Willie Barker, 51987, E. Yorks R. Oi/c recds. York requests auth. To dispose of Medals 22.3.22.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Willie Barker, 51987, 11th E. Yorks R. Died of Wounds.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Willie Barker, 51987, 11th Bn East Yorks. Date and Place of Death: 24.9.18. K. in A. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - John W. £6 4s. 0d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Willie. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Sarah Ellen Barker. Relationship: Mother. Address 1. Arbour Cottage, Farnhill, Kildwick, Near Keighley. Address 2. 27, Main Street, Farnhill, Kildwick Nr Keighley.
The informal title of the 11th (Service) Bn East Yorkshire Regiment (2nd Hull) was the Hull Tradesmen.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
BARKER, W., aged 21, East Yorkshire Regiment, Harbour Cottage, [Farnhill], killed in action Sept. 24, 1918.
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Private Willie BARKER
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: East Yorkshire Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 31st Division
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18 October 1918
FARNHILL - PRIVATE W. BARKER KILLED
The parents of Private Willie Barker (East Yorks.), residing at the Arbour Cottage, Farnhill, have received word that he was killed in action on the 24th of September. Private Barker only went out to France on September 11th. Writing to his mother, the Rev. Denis Tyndall, C.E. sends his prayers and deepest sympathies. He says:- "Your son had only been with us a short time. His friends tell us he was killed instantly by a bullet, and that he can have suffered nothing whatever. His body was laid to rest in the Military Cemetery at Bailleul, and a white wooden cross has been erected with his name and number on. I know your grief must be very great since his death was so very soon after he had come to France, but it may be a consolation to you to know that he died doing his duty to save us all, and that he was true to his God right to the end of his life. May God Himself comfort and help you as only He can, and give you courage and help to look beyond the troubles of this world to the Face of the Master. Yours in deepest sympathy."
Private W. Baker was twenty-one years of age last December, and before enlisting was apprenticed as a wheelwright with Mr. S. Green, Crosshills. He was also connected with the Farnhill Primitive Methodist Church, and a member of the Kildwick and Farnhill Institute, of which his parents were until recently curators.
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18 October 1918
Farnhill Youth Killed: Only 13 Days in France
The parents of Pte. Willie Barker (East Yorks.), residing at the Arbour Cottage, Farnhill, have received word that he was killed in action on the 24th of September. Pte. Barker only went out to France on Sept. 11th. Writing to his mother, Rev. Denis Tyndall, C.F., sends his prayers and deepest sympathies. He says:- "Your son had only been with us a short time... His friends tell us he was killed instantly by a bullet and that he can have suffered nothing whatever. His body was laid to rest in the military cemetery at Bailleul, and a white wooden cross has been erected with his name and number on. I know your grief must be very great since his death was so very soon after he had come to France, but it may be a consolation to you to know that he died doing his duty to save us all, and that he was true to his God right to the end of his life. May God Himself comfort and help you to look beyond the troubles of this world to the face of the Master. Yours in deepest sympathy." - Pte. W. Barker was 21 years of age last December, and before enlisting was apprenticed as a wheelwright with Mr. S. Green, Crosshills. He was also connected with the Farnhill Primitive Methodist Church, and a member of the Kildwick and Farnhill Institute, of which his parents were until recently curators.
25 October 1918
FARNHILL
A memorial service for the late Pte. Willie Barker was held in the Primitive Methodist Church an Sunday morning, conducted by Rev. C.R. Dalton, who made reference to the deceased soldier's interest throughout his life in the school and church.
On behalf of the Junction Mills Parcels Fund for Soldiers, the employees of Messrs. J. Woodrow and Sons held a successful whist drive in the Kildwick and Farnhill Institute on Tuesday. There were 21 tables occupied. The prizes, which consisted of War Savings Certificates, were won by Mrs. Gilbert Carr and Mr. Shepherd. Mr. John Clough was awarded a consolation prize. The arrangements were in the hands of the office staff.
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