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Walker, James Arthur "Jim"

Date of birth:
1918 (Gleichen/Alberta, Canada)
Date of death:
February 8th, 1944 (India)
Service number:
40768
Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

James Arthur Walker was reported missing in action on February 8th, 1944. His name has been added to the Singapore Memorial, Column 432.

Promotions:
?: Pilot Officer;
September 3rd, 1940: Flying Officer;
September 3rd, 1941: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Awarded on:
September 6th, 1940
Citation:
"This officer has shown himself to be a keen and steady pilot and has displayed magnificent courage in the face of superior numbers of enemy aircraft. Since the middle of May he has shot down at least six enemy aircraft."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Tom MacNeill
  • - The London Gazette of 6th September 1940, Issue 34940
    - The London Gazette of 20th September 1940, Issue 34949
    - The London Gazette of 21st October 1941, Issue 35319
    - Commonwealth Wargraves Commission

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