 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas
Born
in Sherman, September 11, 1917, Alvin Barker was the son of Mr. and
Mrs. H.(sic) Barker and a brother of Cleveland, Ruby and Dorothy
Barker, all Austin College students. At Austin College he lettered in
football, was Vice-President of the “A” Association, member of the
Men’s Council, the International Relations Club and the Sherman Club. Inducted in July 1941, Alvin trained in California. He won his wings and commission at March Field, February 20, 1942, and was promoted to lst Lieutenant October 1, 1942. Overseas duty dated from May 29, 1943. Based in England, he was promoted to Captain on July 1, 1943, and at the time of his death he was Squadron Flight Commander and Operations Officer, 351st Bomber Squadron, 100th Bombardier Group. He was awarded the Air Medal with two clusters and DFC. Austin College Chromascope 1946 Capt. Barker was killed in action when the aircraft, "Piccadilly Lily" was hit by flak and exploded following the release of their bombs over Breman, Germany. Six members of the crew, including Barker, were killed and five became Prisoners of War. Those that lost their lives: Captain Thomas E Murphy, Pilot, Massachusetts Captain Alvin Lee Barker, Operations Officer, Texas T/Sgt Derrell C Piel, Radio Operator, Nebaska S/Sgt Elder D Dickerson, Gunner, Oklahoma 2nd Lt Marshall F Lee, Co-Pilot, Wisconsin S/Sgt Aaron A David, TG, Oklahoma West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2013 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
