Glenn D. Walker
| Glenn D. Walker | |
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Walker as a major general at the time of his command of the 4th Infantry Division.
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| Born |
January 21, 1916 Hineston, Louisiana |
| Died | May 3, 2002 (aged 86) Kosciusko, Mississippi |
| Buried at | Memorial Park, Union, Mississippi |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1934–1974 1976-1979 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General
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| Commands held |
6th Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade Task Force (Vietnam) 4th Infantry Division I Corps First United States Army Mississippi National Guard |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Bronze Star Medal Air Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Hays Walker (1916 -- 2007) (m. 1941-2002 (his death)) |
Glenn D. Walker (January 21, 1916 -- May 3, 2002) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was notable as commander of the 4th Infantry Division, First United States Army, I Corps, and adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard.
Glenn David Walker was born in Hineston, Louisiana on January 21, 1916. His family moved to Morton, Mississippi in 1926, and Walker graduated from Morton High School in 1934.
After high school, Walker attended East Central Junior College, and enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard. He subsequently attended the University of Mississippi and Mississippi College, and graduated from Mississippi College in 1939. After graduating he remained at Mississippi College as an instructor and athletic coach.
In 1941 Walker received his commission as a second lieutenant of Infantry. He was promoted to first lieutenant in 1942, captain in 1943, major in July 1944, and lieutenant colonel in August, 1944.
Walker entered active duty for World War II in 1942 as a member of the 22nd Infantry Regiment, a unit of the 4th Infantry Division. He received a commission, completed training with his unit in the United States and England, and commanded a company. He took part in the Utah Beach assault during the Normandy landings as executive officer of the regiment's 3rd Battalion.
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