This Weeks Famous Canadian
William George Barker
Profession: First World War Flying Ace
Nationality:
Biography: The most decorated serviceman in the history of Canada, and in the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth of Nations.
Born: November 3, 1894
Birthplace:Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Died: March 12, 1930 (aged 35)
Cause of Death: Plane crash
Historical Events
- 1916-11-15 Canadian pilot William George Barker flying over Ancre River, spots concentration of German troops massing for counter-attack on Beaumont Hamel, sends emergency Zone Call to break up German infantry apart. Barker later receives Military Cross