The Hero's Hero - The Forgotten Life of William Barker
A farm boy from Dauphin, Manitoba, William George Barker was one of thousands of young Canadians who responded to the call to join up to fight in The Great War, 1914-18.
Finding a way out of the horrific trenches, Barker took to the skies and became one of the most talented and determined fliers of the war.
To the other pilots Barker was their hero. Earning an unprecedented 12 medals for courage and valour, including the Victoria Cross.
Yet the very talents that made him an Ace would ultimately betray him in a peace-time life that was marred with disappointment and, ultimately, tragedy.
To this day, William George Barker is Canada's most decorated soldier.
This is his story.
Видео The Hero's Hero - The Forgotten Life of William Barker канала RCAF Library
Finding a way out of the horrific trenches, Barker took to the skies and became one of the most talented and determined fliers of the war.
To the other pilots Barker was their hero. Earning an unprecedented 12 medals for courage and valour, including the Victoria Cross.
Yet the very talents that made him an Ace would ultimately betray him in a peace-time life that was marred with disappointment and, ultimately, tragedy.
To this day, William George Barker is Canada's most decorated soldier.
This is his story.
Видео The Hero's Hero - The Forgotten Life of William Barker канала RCAF Library
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