| Regimental number | 23/1503 |
| Address | Post Office, Masterton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs J Short, 20 Norfolk Street, Lowestoft, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 35 'Willochra' and HMNZT 36 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For courage and devotion to duty during the operations round Messines on the 7th and 9th June 1917. Rifleman Walker rendered valuable services as a Company Runner. He constantly moved to and fro through heavy shell fire, delivered all his messages promptly, and though later suffering from shell-shock and exhaustion, bravely continued his duties. He set a splendid example of courage and tenacity. Rifleman Walker came under the observation of his Commanding Officer.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: E Company/2nd Rfts of 1st NZRB |