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Robert
Allois
Barker
POW (WWII) MIA
1916-02-16

–

1945-01-17

Born:

Springfield

, 

Illinois

Home:

Springfield

, 

Illinois

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila (Wall of the Missing)

Robert Barker graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1938. He died of Colitis aboard a Japanese “Hell Ship”.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    1942 – Died in Captivity

    Captain (Infantry) Robert Allois Barker (ASN: 0-21298), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about 17 January 1945.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    31st Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Infantry) Robert Allois Barker (ASN: 0-21298), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the 31st Infantry Regiment, in the Philippine Islands, in 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Captain Barker and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    31st Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Robert Allois Barker (ASN: 0-21298), United States Army, for in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the Anti-Tank Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, in action against the enemy during the defense of Bataan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Barker, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.