| Regimental number | 3251 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| School | Ballarat East State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Donoghue, Chapman Road, Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 36 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during operations West of BELLENGLISE on the night 18th/19th September, 1918. during a night attack on the Hindenburg Line a large party of the enemy were holding out in the centre of the objective. Private WALKER with two men bombed along the trench and after very severe fighting he captured the position, taking many prisoners and two machine guns. It was owing to his splendid courage and dash that the situation was quickly cleared up.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 19 April 1919; disembarked Perth, 31 May 1919; died before discharge. Medals: Military Medal, MBV |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WALKER William George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
