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- William George (Billy) Barker, VC, fighter pilot, war hero, businessman (born 3 November 1894 in Dauphin, MB; died 12 March 1930 in Ottawa, ON). One of Canada’s foremost First World War flying aces, Barker is, to date, the most highly decorated military serviceman in Canadian history.
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William George (Billy) Barker, VC, fighter pilot, war hero, businessman (born 3 November 1894 in Dauphin, MB; died 12 March 1930 in Ottawa, ON). One of Canada’s foremost First World War flying aces, Barker is, to date, the most highly decorated military serviceman in Canadian history.
William George Barker, VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Two Bars (3 November 1894 – 12 March 1930) was a Canadian First World War fighter ace and Victoria Cross recipient. He is the most decorated serviceman in the history of Canada.
Oct 26, 2018 · One hundred years ago, on October 27, 1918, Wing Commander William Barker fought the aerial engagement that resulted in his being awarded the Victoria Cross. He was badly wounded and shot down during the battle – which took place only 15 days before the end of the First World War.
Together they started one of Canada's first commercial air services, Bishop/Barker Flying Company, using war-surplus airplanes. In 1919 when Lieutenant Colonel Barker returned to Canada at the age of 24 he was the country's most decorated soldier - not just of the First World War, but all the Wars.
Nov 7, 2011 · He joined the newly-formed Canadian Air Force in 1922, became an officer and an active promoter of flying and what it could do for Canada. In 1927 Conn Smythe, who had also been a flyer in World War I, named Barker the first President of the newly-named Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team.
But what about William Barker? He was also one of Canada's top wartime pilots -- and in fact, Bishop himself called Barker "the deadliest air fighter who ever lived."
William G. Barker, VC. William George Barker was born in Dauphin, Manitoba in 1894. He enlisted in December 1914 with the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles and sailed for England in June 1915. In early 1916 he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps as an observer.
