Walker, John Arthur
Captain John Arthur Walker, 10th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, the only son of the late John Walker, and of Mrs. Margaret Walker, of Osborne House, Llandudno, was killed on February 19th. Born in 1891 he was educated at Shrewsbury, and on the outbreak of war was keeping Terms at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. He at once joined the O.T.C. and received a commission as second lieutenant on November 13th 1914. Some months later he was promoted lieutenant, and in July last was gazetted to the rank of captain. The Times 26 February 1916
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Walker |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | John Arthur |
| Date of birth | 1891 |
| Place of birth | Conway District |
| Family details | Son of John and Margaret Walker, of Osborne House, Llandudno. Member of Trinity Hall, Cambridge. |
| Previous education | Shrewsbury, Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Military unit | Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 10th Bn. |
| Date enlisted | 1914 |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Campaigns | France and Flanders to Feb. 1916 |
| Date of death | 19 February 1916 |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Rank at death | Captain |
| Burial place | Reninghelst New Military Cemetery |
| Commemoration(s) | King's College Chapel; Llandudno Roll of Honour, Trinity Hall, Cambridge Roll of Honour |
| Sources | King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; The Times; University of London O.T.C 1914-1918 |