Who was William Barker? Canada's most decorated serviceman.

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Who was William Barker? Canada's most decorated serviceman.

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We all know Billy Bishop, the Toronto Island airport is named after him! So why don’t we know about William Barker? Barker was Bishop’s best friend and colleague, the most decorated serviceman in Commonwealth history and, to this date, his funeral was the largest ever to be held in Toronto.

Featured voices in this episode:

Jason Wilson, Professor of History, University of Guelph
John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion, serves as Honorary Colonel for the Chief of the Defence Staff Office and Chair of the RCAF Foundation.
Rod Black, Sports Broadcaster
RCAF Scholarship recipeient Evan Schonfeldt

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Credits:
Executive Producer & Host - Dave Trafford
Host & Promotions - Erin Trafford
Chase Producer - Becky Coles

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