Walker, James Elmslie

Date of birth:: April 4th, 1919 (Claresholm/Alberta, Canada)
Date of death:: April 25th, 1944
Buried on:: Brookwood Military Cemetery
Plot: 48. Row: I. Grave: 3.
Nationality:: Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

Service number J/3199.

Jimmy Walker, an ace with 11 confirmed victories, was killed in a flying accident on April 25th, 1944 (Auster NK116; unauthorized low flying).

Promotions:
Commissioned: 1 December 1940
Flying Officer: December 1st, 1941
Flight Lieutenant: March 18th, 1942
Squadron Leader: February 13th, 1943
Wing Commander: July 8th, 1943.

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 81 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: September 11th, 1942

Citation:
"This officer is a determined and skilful pilot. He has at all times shown a keen desire to engage the enemy. While serving in Russia since March 1942, Flight Lieutenant Walker has led his flight continuously in all its operations."

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:: No. 243 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: March 19th, 1943

Citation:
"In operations in North Africa, Squadron Leader Walker has destroyed four enemy aircraft. By his great skill, fine leadership and untiring efforts this officer has won praise."

Second DFC awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:: No. 243 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: July 9th, 1944

Squadron Leader Walker assumed command of this squadron at a difficult period and, by his fine leadership and excellent example, was responsible for bringing it to its present very high standard of efficiency. He has been largely instrumental for the many successes achieved by the squadron and has himself destroyed at least four enemy aircraft and damaged others.

Third DFC awarded as second bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Flying Badge

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

- Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35699 published on the 8 September 1942
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35946 published on the 16 March 1943
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36084 published on the 6 July 1943
- Air Force Association of Canada