Fred L. Walker
Major General Fred Livingood Walker (June 11, 1887 – October 6, 1969) was a highly decorated senior United States Army officer who served in both World War I and World War II and was awarded with the second highest military decorations in both wars, the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC). During World War I he commanded a battalion on the Western Front, fighting with distinction in the Second Battle of the Marne in July 1918. During World War II, Walker commanded the 36th (Texas) Infantry Division throughout its service in the Italian campaign, from September 1943 until June 1944.
Fred Livingood Walker | |
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Major General Fred L. Walker during World War II. | |
| Born | June 11, 1887 Fairfield County, Ohio, United States |
| Died | October 6, 1969 (aged 82) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | Kirkersville Cemetery, Kirkersville, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1911−1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-3029 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment 15th Infantry Regiment 36th Infantry Division United States Army Infantry School |
| Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Purple Heart (2) Hall of Honor |
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