| Surname: | Barker |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/8261 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 5/10/1915 to 2/7/1916. Formerly Pte. 9 East Surrey Regiment. No. 8261. He enlisted 7/9/14 in the Bedfordshire Regiment , 31/10/14 transferred to the East Surrey Regiment, 5/3/17 transferred to the MFP. 8/2/19 discharged no longer physically fit for war service, para 392 (xvi) KR. Served home 7/9/14 to 4/10/15, BEF 5/10/15 to 2/7/16, Home 3/7/165 to 8/2/19. 1/7/16 shrapnel wound, shell burst in trench and he was stuck in the hand by a piece, causing him to lose the power in two fingers. He was born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, occupation Nurseryman, home address: 17 Cannons Gardens, Sunnyside, Hitchin. Info from Pension Index Card:- Barker, Harry, MFP, P/8261, East Surrey Regt, Bedfordshire Regt, 8/2/19 to discharge, SFJ.1675, 19 Cannons Gardens, Sunnyside, Hitchin. Stamp: Ad 5/3/19 at £35 Gratuity, Chelsea no. VV50.2014, received 6/3/19. Harry Barker. |
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| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/157 April 2, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B156527. Enlisted 7/9/1914, Discharged 8/2/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi) A.O. 29/19. Age 33years 5months. Served Abroad. |