‘For conspicuous gallantry on the 8th August, 1915, at Chunuk Bair (DARDANELLES). The difficulty of supplying the firing-line on the mountain-top with ammunition and water was very great, yet the necessity was vital. Private Barker rendered most valuable service in carrying both over ground exposed to heavy fire, and the conformation of which made the task very arduous. He also acted as a guide to a regiment going up to reinforce, and on his return carried in a wounded man.’
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 26 November 1915

Regimental number	10/1731
Date of birth	3 April 1894
Place of birth	Onehunga
Occupation	Cheesemaker
Address	Cardiff, Taranaki
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, C P Barker, Cardiff, Taranaki
Enlistment date	9 January 1915
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 17 April 1915
	The 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal ‘For conspicuous gallantry on the 8th August, 1915, at Chunuk Bair (DARDANELLES). The difficulty of supplying the firing-line on the mountain-top with ammunition and water was very great, yet the necessity was vital. Private Barker rendered most valuable service in carrying both over ground exposed to heavy fire, and the conformation of which made the task very arduous. He also acted as a guide to a regiment going up to reinforce, and on his return carried in a wounded man.’ Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 26 November 1915
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted 16 July 1940 for Home Service.
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fourth
Date of death	1 August 1962 New Plymouth
Age at death	68