'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: 16 August 1917

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 13 November 1915
	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: 16 August 1917
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: E Company/2nd Rfts of 1st NZRB