Frank R. Walker
Frank Robinson Walker (July 11, 1899 – December 25, 1976) was an officer in the United States Navy during World War II, most notably during the Solomon Islands campaign between 1942 and 1943.
Frank Robinson Walker | |
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| Born | July 11, 1899 Florence, Alabama |
| Died | December 25, 1976 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1922–1952 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Patterson (DD-392) Destroyer Division 8 Destroyer Squadron 4 La Grange (APA-124) Astoria (CL-90) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
Walker became acquainted with Doris Adele Carpenter through her brother-in-law Russell Groesbeck Sturges who was a Naval Academy classmate of his. Doris was the daughter of Cyrus Clay Carpenter II, a prominent California attorney. Doris and Frank were married on December 13, 1925. The couple had one child Franklin Robinson Walker, Jr. who was born in San Diego.
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