Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree—Richard William Barker, DSC
Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree—Richard William Barker, DSC Richard William Barker, DSC (Distinguished Service Cross), was the eldest son of James Barker (1859-1926) and Ellen Maria Keeble Brown (1863-1952). James and Ellen were married on September 22, 1889 in the parish church of Kessingland, Suffolk England. Together, they raised nine children, eight of whom lived to adulthood. Their daughter Norah Ellen died tragically at only 2-1/2 years old, as a result of injuries and burns sustained from falling into an open fire. Their children were: 1. Richard “Dick” William Barker, DSC, 1889-1966 2. Janet Marian “Jenny” Barker, 1892-1967 3. Charles Alfred “Charlie” Barker 1893-1961 4. Donald James “Mac” Barker, 1895-1971 ...