| Service number | 2534 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1900 |
| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Newcastle, Wallsend |
| Death Date | 1917-06-07 |
| Death Place | Belgium |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 35th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private John Albert Barker
Description
Private John Albert Barker (2534, 35th Battalion) was born at Wallsend, NSW in 1900. Known as "Jack", he was working as a colliery driver when he enlisted in July 1917. Jack was killed in action on 7 June 1917 during the battle of Messines Ridge and is buried in the Toronto Avenue Cemetery, Ploegsteert, Belgium. He was 17 and a half years of age. Jack's father, Private James Barker (1477, 34th Battalion), was killed in action on 20 July 1917 and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial. Jack's brothers Private Thomas Garside Barker (1406, 13th Battalion) and Private Lambert Manfred Barker (1503, 17th Battalion) were both wounded in action at Gallipoli. Another brother, Private Job Barker (375, 35th Battalion) was sent home in September 1917 on compassionate grounds.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 35th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 35th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 1900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 27 July 1916 | |
| Date of embarkation | 25 October 1916 | |
| Date of death | 07 June 1917 | |
| Date of fate | 07 June 1917 |