Fred Livingood Walker | |
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 Major General Fred L. Walker during World War II. | |
| Born | June 11, 1887 Fairfield County, Ohio, United States |
| Died | October 6, 1969 (aged 82) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | Kirkersville Cemetery, Kirkersville, Ohio |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1911−1946 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Service number | 0-3029 |
| Unit |  Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment 15th Infantry Regiment 36th Infantry Division United States Army Infantry School |
| Battles / wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Purple Heart (2) Hall of Honor |
Major General Fred Livingood Walker (June 11, 1887 – October 6, 1969)[1] was a highly decorated senior United States Army officer who served in both World War I and World War II and was awarded with the second highest military decorations in both wars, the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC). During World War I he commanded a battalion on the Western Front, fighting with distinction in the Second Battle of the Marne in July 1918. During World War II, Walker commanded the 36th (Texas) Infantry Division[2] throughout its service in the Italian campaign, from September 1943 until June 1944.
- ^ ""WALKER, FRED LIVINGOOD," Handbook of Texas Online". Texas State Historical Association. 2010-06-15. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ "DIVISION COMMANDERS". Texas Military Forces Museum. Retrieved August 15, 2013.