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Robert Benjamin Walker
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Rank
Captain, U.S. Army
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Date of Death
September 24, 1950
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Captain Walker was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was the commander of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On September 12, 1950, when his company was pinned down, Captain Walker charged the enemy, exhorting his men to follow. His action enabled their objective to be taken. On September 24, 1950, although seriously wounded, he exposed himself to heavy fire, enabling his men to take cover. He was fatally wounded. |
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