Korean War
| Service # | 57506095 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 18 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Barker was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Barker was a member of the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on April 5, 1951 and returned to duty on April 9, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on May 18, 1951.