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Thomas G. Walker

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Thomas Walker

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment:
  • Service no: 269982
  • Rank: Chief Engine Room Artificer
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: H.M.S. Peregrine
  • Unit/Ship: Royal Navy
  • Place of Death: Lost at Sea
  • Age at Death: 41
  • Date of Death: 19.11.1918
  • Burial Country:
  • Cemetery: Chatham Naval Memorial
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 29

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth:
  • Address: 25 Park Ave, Dundee
  • Occupation:
  • Mother:

    Jane Walker

  • Father:

    Michael Walker

  • Siblings:

    Robert Walker, Jane Macdonald, 25 Park Avenue, Dundee

  • Spouse:
  • Children:

More about Thomas G. Walker

Thomas was the son of Michael and Jane Walker of Dundee. He was awarded the Naval General Service Medal (Persian Gulf). Thomas has no known grave but is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial. Accidentally drowne

Thomas G. Walker   Royal Navy

Dundee Artificer Drowned.

Intimation has been received by Mrs Macdonald 25 Park Avenue, that her brother, Thomas G. Walker was lost at sea on 19th November.  Deceased had been in the Royal Navy for 18 years, and at the time of his death held the rank of chief engine – room artificer (first class).  Prior to the outbreak of war he had seen service in the Persian Gulf, and took part in the Dardanelles and other operations.  Before he entered the navy, he was serving his apprenticeship with Cooper and Greig.  Deceased was 41 years of age and unmarried, residing with his sister at 25 Park Avenue.  Another brother, Robert, met with a similar fate In December, 1915.

Dundee Courier 5th December 1918

Thomas is believed to be the brother of Fireman/Trimmer, Robert Walker, S.S. Active, who was lost at sea, 26.12.1915.

Additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell and Gary Thomson

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