Charles H. Barker
Charles Heyward Barker | |
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Private Charles Barker | |
| Born | April 12, 1935 Six Mile, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 1953 (aged 18) Pork Chop Hill, Yeoncheon, Korea |
| Place of burial | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1952 – 1953 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | 3rd Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Charles Heyward Barker (April 12, 1935 – June 4, 1953) was a United States Army soldier in the Korean War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.