Major-General William George Walker, (29 May 1863 – 16 February 1936) was a senior British Indian Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross.

Early career

Walker was born at Nainital, India, on 29 May 1863, the son of Deputy Surgeon General William Walker, Indian Medical Service. He was commissioned in the Suffolk Regiment in August 1885, seconded to the Indian Staff Corps in May 1887, and promoted to captain in 1896. In India, Walker served on the North-West Frontier, including campaigns in Samana, 1891 and Waziristan, 1894–95. Rolland and Gough also received the VC for this action.

Later life

Walker returned to India, and served as commandant of the 1st Battalion, 4th Gurkha Rifles, becoming a brevet lieutenant colonel in September 1904, a colonel in January 1911, and appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in June 1914.

Walker served in the First World War as commander of the 9th Sirhind Brigade from August 1914 and achieved the temporary rank of major general in 1915, which in 1916 became permanent "for distinguished service in the Field", as general officer commanding (GOC) 2nd Division.

Walker died at the age of 72 on 16 February 1936 in Seaford, East Sussex,

His VC is displayed at the National Army Museum, Chelsea, London.

See also

  • List of Brigade of Gurkhas recipients of the Victoria Cross

Notes

References

  • Location of grave and VC medal (East Sussex)