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Fred L. Walker
Fred L. Walker (June 11, 1887-October 6, 1969) was a native of Ohio and graduate of Ohio State University. He joined the Ohio National Guard in 1907 and gained a commission in the ...mehr sehenFred L. Walker (June 11, 1887-October 6, 1969) was a native of Ohio and graduate of Ohio State University. He joined the Ohio National Guard in 1907 and gained a commission in the Regular Army in 1911. Walker earned a Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart at the Second Battle of the Marne during World War I. He was promoted to brigadier general in April 1941. After his distinguished World War II career, he was assigned to command the Infantry School at Fort Benning in July 1944. When he retired from the Army in April 1946, he was named Adjutant General of Texas and promoted to lieutenant general. During his long career, Walker earned two Distinguished Service Crosses (one in WWI and another in WWII), the Silver Star, the Distinguished Service Medal, and two Purple Hearts, in addition to numerous campaign ribbons.weniger sehen
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From Texas to Rome: Fighting World War II and the Italian Campaign with the 36th Infantry Division