Dec. 2023 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 174A:
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WWII 9th Army Brigadier General Nelson Walker Posthumous Awarded Group & Documents. Included in this group is a 1946 letter to BG Walkers wife by MG Witsell awarding the Bronze Star Medal, Citation for Bronze Star Medal (Posthumous), Distinguished Service Cross Citation and letter, photo of BG Walker, Restricted Document for French award, Major Promotion Document and Lt. Colonel Promotion Document. From the internet: Nelson Macy Walker, born 27 September 1891 at Pittsfield, Mass., attended Officers Training Camp, Plattsburg, N.Y., and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Infantry Reserve 15 August 1917. He went to France with the 47th Infantry Regiment in April 1918 and participated in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne Offensives. He was wounded in action 5 July 1918. He continued action with the American forces in Germany until July 1919 when he returned to the United States. During the next 18 years he was stationed at various Army posts in the United States. From July 1937 until August 1938, he served with the 15th Infantry in Tientsin, China. After the entry of the United States into World War II, he was assigned to Headquarters, Army Ground Forces, in Washington, D.C. Promoted Brigadier General 11 September 1942, he became Assistant Division Commander, 8th Infantry Division, in November 1943. He was killed in France 10 July 1944 during the invasion of Western Europe. Nice readable condition for their ages.
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