Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

1944

General Orders No. 136, Headquarters XII Tactical Air Command (1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

1944

Second Air Medal received in the form of a bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the frist Air Medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

315th Fighter Squadron, 324th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

October 30th, 1944

Citation:
"For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a P-40 type aircraft. On 20 June 1944, Lt. Walker, displaying outstanding courage and flying ability, participated as Element Leader in a flight of eight P-40's ordered to dive bomb a vital road bridge south of Florence, Italy. Despite intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, several direct hits were scored on the bridge, rendering it completely unservicable. The outstanding accuracy and determination displayed by Lt. Walker on this mission reflect great credit uponhimself and the Armed Forces of the United States."

Third Air Medal received in the form of a second bronze oak leafcluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.