Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Walker. Born December 22, 1918. Entered service October 28, 1943 at Navel Indoctrination School, Fort Schuyler, Bronx, New York. Also General Ordinance School(Anti-Air Ordnance) Pontiac, Michigan. Combat training at Davisville, Rhode Island; Rocket Trainingat California. Technical vessels and stations served on Pt. Base 16, Samar Philippine Islands; Pt. Advanced Base 3, Mala ManiIslands; Southern Philippines, Pt. Tender, Portunus. Discharged July 31, 1946 from Great Lakes, Illinois as Lieutenant (jg).