Personal Details
| Surname | Walker |
|---|---|
| First name | James |
| Middle name | Graham |
| Date of birth | 07/05/1913 |
| Place of birth | Bellingen, NSW |
Details
James was born at Bellingen, NSW but enlisted in World War II from Ingleside, Muttaburra.
Son of Albert E Walker and Adelaide [NSW Ref: 24606/1913]
WALKER-POOLE.
AT St. Andrew’s Church, Longreach, the marriage was solemnised of Miss Mary Vivienne Poole, eldest
daughter of Mrs. E. Poole, of Lilianfels, Longreach, and the late Mr. W.R. Poole, and Mr. James Graham
Walker, of Ingleside, Muttaburra, son of Mr. A. E. Walker, of Vindex, Winton.
The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. J. M. Howatson, of Longreach
[Source: “RECENT WEDDINGS” Queensland Country Life (Qld. : 1900 – 1954) 26 October 1939: 7. Web. 14 Jan 2017
War Records
| Conflict | |
|---|---|
| Service | Australian Army |
| Service number | Q214914 |
| Date of enlistment | 09/05/1942 |
| Locality of enlistment | Ingleside, Muttaburra, Qld |
| Place of enlistment | Muttaburra, Qld |
| Next of kin | Mary Walker |
| Place of death | Longreach |
| Date of discharge | 21/10/1945 |
| Posting at discharge | 14 Battalion Volunteers Defence Corps (Qld) |
| Rank | Private |
| Prisoner of war | No |
| Source | www.ww2roll.gov.au |