Notes
The All About Thornton website (see References) states: ‘Clarence Barker (1), born in 1893, also known, sometimes, as Clarence Osborne Barker, son of Exley and Alice Barker. Before enlisting at the age of 23 years, he was employed as a Printer, living at 6 Fountain Street, Thornton. Private, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, 1/6 Btn, #19521, or #5529 . He attested in Halifax on 6 December 1915, and was called up in June 1916. He served in France from 15 June 1916 until his death on 18th August 1916. The cause of death was stated as “Died of wound accidentally received”., aged 24. Grave reference: VII.C.46 Warloy-Baillon Community Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.'