Barker Medal Acquired

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The CMC is very pleased to have acquired the Memorial Cross awarded to the Barker Family by the NZ Government following the death of Neville Barker in the second world war.


Some details on Neville:

Lieutenant Neville Barker
22 September 1912–14 February 1944

He was killed by a mine near Monte Cassino during the taking of this famous monastery

Mentioned in despatches of the 23rd Batallion

Many thanks to Laurie Osborne for spotting this coming available and arranging its purchase.