Canadian aviation
February 2, 2026
William George Barker Canadian World War I flying ace
On my walk at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, I arrived at the main mausoleum and discovered the family crypt of William George Barker, a World War I flying ace and one of Canada’s most highly decorated servicemen, and a Victoria Cross recipient. Born in Dauphin, Manitoba, Barker grew up in a large farming family, where he […]