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We remember William Keating Walker
We remember William Keating Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
1914
1914
1914
1916
1918
1918
1918
1918
1918
1961
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Keating |
| Initials | WK |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Source | 5820410 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossfield Road, Cleator, Cumberland | United Kingdom | known 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Infantry | Captain | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Royal Canadian Dragoons | Canadian Machine Gun Corps | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | MGC | Captain (A/Major) | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Machine Gun Corps | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bar to Distinguished Service Order | Other War Service Award | |
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Mary Keating | mother | ||
| Rev Robert Walker | father |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6'2" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CEF Soldier Detail | Anne23518 | |
| Croix de Guerre citation | Anne23518 | |
| Distinguished Service Order citation | Anne23518 | |
| Military Cross citation | Anne23518 | |
| Distinguished Service Order Citation | Anne23518 | |
| Bar to Distinguished Service Order citation | Anne23518 | |
| Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade with 5th Army - March-April 1918 | Anne23518 | |
| Gravestone of William K Walker DSO & Bar, MC | Anne23518 |
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