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Son of Andrew A. Walker and Helen E. Walker, of Kisbey, Saskatchewan. Brother of Flying Officer Bruce Douglas Walker who was killed in action on August 8, 1944 while serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force
The government of Saskatchewan honoured Flight Sergeant Walker by naming Walker River, which flows northeast to the Geikie River northeast of Big Sand Lake, in his memory.
Air Force Medal, AFRO 802/45. This airman has shown enthusiasm and energy whilst employed as a staff pilot. He takes an interest in his pupils' work and assists them in any way possible. He has set a splendid example.
Digital gallery of Flight Sergeant William Archibald Walker
Digital gallery of
Flight Sergeant William Archibald Walker
Photo of grave marker
courtesy of Rich Allenby
(see www.allenby.info/aircraft/planes/insea/am804.html)
At 09.50hrs on the 17th of March 1942 Hudson #AM804 crashed into the sea about a mile off Redcar and broke up. Redcar lifeboat went to try and help but were only able to recover one body at the time. Two others were later washed ashore.
Buried in Thornaby on Tees Cemetery:
P/O (P) John H Braybrooks MiD RAF, aged 30
Sgt (OB) William A Walker, aged 26, of Kisbey, Sask.
P/O (OB) Floyd B Cobb, aged 23, of Outlook, Sask.
The following names are inscribed on the Runnymede Memorial.
Sgt (OB) Francis H McMullin, of Kamloops, Victoria, B. C.
Sgt (WAG) Louis J Krapek aged 19, of Huntsville, Ont.
F/Sgt (WAG) Jack R Dickerson RAF, aged 21, of Holkham, Norfolk.
Digital gallery of
Flight Sergeant William Archibald Walker
Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Flight Sergeant William Archibald Walker
Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Flight Sergeant William Archibald Walker
Remembering brothers lost … Brothers In Arms Memorial, Zonnebeke, BE … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens … May 2022
Digital gallery of
Flight Sergeant William Archibald Walker
From the Leader Post Regina, Saskatchewan. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Photo of grave marker courtesy of Rich Allenby (see www.allenby.info/aircraft/planes/insea/am804.html) At 09.50hrs on the 17th of March 1942 Hudson #AM804 crashed into the sea about a mile off Redcar and broke up. Redcar lifeboat went to try and help but were only able to recover one body at the time. Two others were later washed ashore. Buried in Thornaby on Tees Cemetery: P/O (P) John H Braybrooks MiD RAF, aged 30 Sgt (OB) William A Walker, aged 26, of Kisbey, Sask. P/O (OB) Floyd B Cobb, aged 23, of Outlook, Sask. The following names are inscribed on the Runnymede Memorial. Sgt (OB) Francis H McMullin, of Kamloops, Victoria, B. C. Sgt (WAG) Louis J Krapek aged 19, of Huntsville, Ont. F/Sgt (WAG) Jack R Dickerson RAF, aged 21, of Holkham, Norfolk.
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Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Remembering brothers lost … Brothers In Arms Memorial, Zonnebeke, BE … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens … May 2022
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From the Leader Post Regina, Saskatchewan. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 122 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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THORNABY-ON-TEES CEMETERY Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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