Walton Walker

War Hero

Birthday December 3, 1889

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Belton, TX

DEATH DATE Dec 23, 1950 (61)

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About

Commander of the first American ground forces in the Korean War.

Before Fame

He fought in World War I, earning a Silver Star for his gallantry in action.

Trivia

He put politics aside during wartime and kept his focus on commanding his troops.

Family Life

He grew up in Belton, Texas.

Associated With

He was a close friend of fellow war hero General George Patton.