Barker was passed over when the post of Commanding Officer of 28 Squadron became vacant
demonstrating evidence of careful uniform removal
Petersburg Junior College (1939-1940) in St
Louisiana) and Sergeant Adam Ray Williams (Engineer/Gunner
Footnote: Friedrich Krug was born on December 23
United Kingdom. An Afghanistan Medal to Pte. Kimber, 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment Republic of Barker was passed over whenInstituted March 19, 1881. In silver, full size, rim engraved 1020 PTE E. KIMBER 2 8TH REGT. with PEIWAR KOTAL clasp, light edge knocks and contact marks, bright, remains extremely fine. Footnote: The 2nd Battalion of the 8th Regiment of Foot (later the Kings Regiment) served with distinction during the Second Anglo Afghan War (18781880). Deployed to reinforce British forces advancing into Afghanistan, the battalion took part in key engagements such