Matthew Walker

Korean War
Service #56127106
RankPrivate U.S. Army
Date of DeathAugust 30 1952
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private Walker was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Walker was a member of the 52nd Ordnance Ammunition Company, U.S. Army. On August 30, 1952, while crossing a bridge near Yongchon, South Korea, his vehicle was sideswiped and went over the railing killing him.