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Captain George WALKER

MC, MBE, MSM

4th Middlesex Regiment

No. 8268 Royal Army Medical Corps

British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

27 years British Army service (1889 – 1916)

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George Berrisford WALKER was born in 1871, at Old Brompton, Kensington, England.

On January 19, 1889, he enlisted with the Medical Staff Corps (MSC).

In 1896, the MSC became the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), which was a non-fighting unit.  The RAMC unit was immediately sent to fight in the Sudan until 1898.

From 1896 to 1900, he served in the 2nd South African War (Boer).  He was mentioned in despatches for his service during the Siege of Ladysmith (Defence) and was decorated with the British Military Cross (MC).  He was promoted to Sergeant in 1899.

From 1900 to 1905, he served in France, then Hong Kong until 1908.

From 1914 to 1916, WALKER served in WW1 with the BEF in France where he achieved the following:

·       October 12, 1914, field promotion to Sergeant Major. 

·       December 12, 1914, mentioned in despatches.

·       June 22, 1915, awarded a second Military Cross.

·       1916 - Commissioned to Warrant officer.

George WALKER died on November 6, 1937.

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A military service record card for G. B. Walker, detailing his unit, rank, service in France during World War I, and correspondence related to his application for the Star medal.
Historical newspaper death announcement for George Beresford Walker, who died on November 6, 1937, at Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, with funeral details and estate value listed.
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Historical military service form with handwritten answers, number 1363 at the top, dated January 19, 1880, for Genevieve Beiserd Walbert, includes personal and military details, signatures, and official seals.
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Definition of 'Mentioned in dispatches,' explaining it is a recognition for acts of bravery or distinguished service during combat, awarded posthumously.
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