Korean War
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Service # | O-3405 |
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Rank | General U.S. Army |
Date of Death | December 23 1950 |
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Bronze Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Distinguished Service Medal (Army)
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Korean Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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National Defense Service Medal
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Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
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Republic of Korea War Service Medal
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Silver Star
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United Nations Service Medal
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Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, General Walker was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Silver Star with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Commendation Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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
USMA Class of 1912, General Walker was a highly decorated veteran of World War I and World War II. In Korea he commanded 8th Army until his death in an automobile accident on December 23, 1950.