John T. Walker (USMC)

John Thaddeus Walker
Walker, as a major general, USMC
Born	(1893-09-15)September 15, 1893 Azle, Texas, United States
Died	February 22, 1955(1955-02-22) (aged 61) San Diego, California, United States
Place of burial	Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1917–1954
Rank	Lieutenant general
Service number	0-1205
Commands	MCRD San Diego ADC of 1st Marine Division ADC of 2nd Marine Division 3rd Marine Brigade 22nd Marine Regiment
Battles / wars	World War I Banana Wars Dominican Campaign' Haitian Campaign World War II Battle of Eniwetok Battle of Guam
Awards	Navy Cross Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal

John Thaddeus Walker (September 15, 1893 – February 22, 1955) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps, who reached the rank of lieutenant general. He is most noted as commanding officer of the 22nd Marine Regiment during Battle of Eniwetok. He later served as director of personnel or commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.^[1]