William Barker, otherwise William Barker Harris, was born in 1882 at Denton in Oxfordshire. He was the son of Thomas Barker, also known as Thomas Harris, and his wife Ann, born Ann Tallant. [1]
In 1891 William Barker was living at Cuddesdon in Oxfordshire with his parents William and Ann Barker and his sister Catherine. His age was given as 8, implying a birth date in 1882 or 1883. His birthplace was given as Denton, Oxfordshire. He was at school. [2]
Occupation prior to joining the Navy: Groom.
Navy: 1900 - 1920.
Appearance (from Navy records): Height (1900) 5ft 5in, Height (1912) 5ft 8in, Brown Hair, Grey eyes, fresh complexion
Service number: 209391
Served at the battle of Jutland 1916 aboard "Agincourt" - archive reference ADM 188/365/209391
Birth registration held at Oxford registry office
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