John Isaac Walker
Born 22 Nov 1917
- Service number
- 6172 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
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- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
Images
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About birth
- Birth
- 22 Nov 1917 AWMM
possibly born 1915 AWMM - Date of birth
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- Place of birth
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- Birth notes
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- Address before enlistment
- Unknown AWMM Te Kaha, New Zealand AWMM
- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- Mrs Joe Walker (mother), Te Kaha, New Zealand AWMM
- Relationship status
- Unknown AWMM Single AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
- Service number
- 6172 AWMM
- Military service
- 28 (Maori) Battalion, C Company AWMM
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
17 Jun 1943 AWMM
In the attack of 26 March 1943 on Point 209, Sgt. Walker was in charge of a section of carriers which had been given the task of defending the flank from any counter-attack or interference from the right. Sgt. Walker led his section most aggressively and then in boldly, operating at a distance of over two miles on the flank in enemy territory and drawing a considerable amount enemy fire upon himself and his section. But Sgt. Walker engaged the enemy for over two hours, silencing enemy positions and removing all threat of a counter-attack on our right flank. Nor did he give up his task until he was sure the battalion had consolidated, and he finally reported back after dark having done a splendid job. His aggressiveness and complete disregard for his own personal safety contributed in no small measure to the final success of a difficult operation. (London Gazette 17/6/1943 (I)) The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Walker, John Isaac. (Ref. WO 373/25/211). Military Medal. AWMM - War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
Training and Enlistment
- Military training
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
- WW2 Unknown AWMM Dairy Factory Hand/Civilian AWMM
- Age on enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Lance Corporal/Military AWMM 28 (Maori) Battalion, Headquarters AWMM Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Second Echelon AWMM
Prisoner of war
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Medical history
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Last known rank
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Biographical information
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About death
- Death
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Memorial
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Sources
- External links
- 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
http://www.28maoribattalion.org.nz/
Further Reference - Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington: Dept. of Internal Affairs, War History Branch. Digital copy.
https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20210104000423/http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Maor.html
Further Reference - 'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East.' (London Gazette, 17 June 1943, p.2762.). Military Medal.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36057/supplements/2762
Further Reference - The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Walker, John Isaac. (Ref. WO 373/25/211). Military Medal.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7361430
Further Reference
- 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
- References
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1941). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 2 (Embarkations to 30th June, 1940). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
WW2 2: WW2 192 - Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch.
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1941). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 2 (Embarkations to 30th June, 1940). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
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