Anne Shears
Thomas Hamilton Walker
DATE OF BIRTH: 1920
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Mound, Minnesota
HOME OF RECORD:
Mound, Minnesota
During World War II, Thomas Walker became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 6 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:1 of 1
Distinguished Flying Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army Air Forces
Battalion: 339th Fighter Squadron
Division: 13th Air Force
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Thomas Hamilton Walker (ASN: 0-732415), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 339th Fighter Squadron, 347th Fighter Group, THIRTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
DATE OF BIRTH: 1920
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Mound, Minnesota
HOME OF RECORD:
Mound, Minnesota
During World War II, Thomas Walker became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 6 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:1 of 1
Distinguished Flying Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army Air Forces
Battalion: 339th Fighter Squadron
Division: 13th Air Force
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Thomas Hamilton Walker (ASN: 0-732415), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 339th Fighter Squadron, 347th Fighter Group, THIRTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
