Guardsman Robert Barker
14326 3rd Coldstream Guards
Missing in Action 15th September 1916, aged 21
Lived at 48 Carter Street
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France
Burnley Express 21st October1916 - 24th March 1917

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A Burnley Guardsman
Missing since Ginchy Engagement (Burnley News 21st October 1916)

Official news has been received by his parents, who reside at 48, Carter Street, Burnley, that Private R. Barker, 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards, has been missing since the engagement at Ginchy, on September 15th. Private Barker has been at the front for about a year and four months. His parents would be glad to receive any news concerning him.