Difference between revisions of "Frederic John Walker"
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The son of Commander Frederic M. Walker, R.N., this man's name is offered in some Service Records, and in at least some ''Navy Lists''{{NLMay39|p. 103}} as "Frederick". I have somewhat arbitrarily chosen Frederic as the proper spelling. | The son of Commander Frederic M. Walker, R.N., this man's name is offered in some Service Records, and in at least some ''Navy Lists''{{NLMay39|p. 103}} as "Frederick". I have somewhat arbitrarily chosen Frederic as the proper spelling. | ||
| − | Walker entered the Royal Navy with the May 1909 intake term at the Training Establishment. He passed out with sixty-one other midshipmen in April, 1913 ranked fourth in order of merit on his examinations.{{ToL|New Midshipmen|Monday, Apr 28, 1913; pg. 3; Issue 40197}} | + | Walker entered the Royal Navy with the May 1909 intake term at the Training Establishment. He passed out with sixty-one other midshipmen in April, 1913 ranked fourth in order of merit on his examinations.{{ToL|New Midshipmen|Monday, Apr 28, 1913; pg. 3; Issue 40197}} His first appointment, on 15 January, 1914, was to the {{UK-1Ajax|f=t}} of the {{UK-BS|2}}. He served in her until being appointed to the old {{UK-Mermaid|f=c}} on 6 March, 1916.<ref>Walker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/118/137.|}} f. 137.</ref> |
| − | Walker was | + | After taking a five day course in [[Torpedo Control]] at {{UK-Vernon|f=p}}, Walker was appointed to the {{UK-Sarpedon|f=c}} on 15 August, 1916. |
| − | Walker was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Walker was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} while serving in ''Sarpedon'' on 15 August, 1917 and remained in the ship until being appointed to the {{UK-Valiant|f=t}} on 24 March, 1919.<ref>Walker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/118/137.|}} f. 137.</ref> |
| − | Walker was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1931.{{ | + | Walker was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 August, 1926.<ref>Walker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/118/137.|}} f. 137.</ref> |
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| + | Walker was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1931.<ref>Walker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/118/137.|}} f. 137.</ref> | ||
==World War II== | ==World War II== | ||
Walker would excel in anti-submarine warfare during World War II, devising and implementing a variety of means by which an escort group could prosecute and kill a submerged enemy. Using these methods, he destroyed seventeen U-boats from a variety of small sloops. | Walker would excel in anti-submarine warfare during World War II, devising and implementing a variety of means by which an escort group could prosecute and kill a submerged enemy. Using these methods, he destroyed seventeen U-boats from a variety of small sloops. | ||
| − | Walker was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1942.{{ | + | Walker was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1942.<ref>Walker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/118/137.|}} f. 137.</ref> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 15:03, 1 March 2021
Captain Frederic John Walker, C.B., D.S.O.*** (3 June, 1896 – 9 July, 1944) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Commander Frederic M. Walker, R.N., this man's name is offered in some Service Records, and in at least some Navy Lists[1] as "Frederick". I have somewhat arbitrarily chosen Frederic as the proper spelling.
Walker entered the Royal Navy with the May 1909 intake term at the Training Establishment. He passed out with sixty-one other midshipmen in April, 1913 ranked fourth in order of merit on his examinations.[2] His first appointment, on 15 January, 1914, was to the battleship Ajax of the Second Battle Squadron. He served in her until being appointed to the old "C" Class destroyer Mermaid on 6 March, 1916.[3]
After taking a five day course in Torpedo Control at H.M.S. Vernon, Walker was appointed to the "R" Class destroyer Sarpedon on 15 August, 1916.
Walker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant while serving in Sarpedon on 15 August, 1917 and remained in the ship until being appointed to the battleship Valiant on 24 March, 1919.[4]
Walker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 August, 1926.[5]
Walker was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1931.[6]
World War II
Walker would excel in anti-submarine warfare during World War II, devising and implementing a variety of means by which an escort group could prosecute and kill a submerged enemy. Using these methods, he destroyed seventeen U-boats from a variety of small sloops.
Walker was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1942.[7]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John Creswell |
Captain of H.M.S. Falmouth 10 Nov, 1933[8] |
Succeeded by George F. N. Bradford |
| Preceded by Alfred Bowman |
Commanding Officer, A/S School H.M.S. Osprey 8 Apr, 1937[9] |
Succeeded by Geoffrey M. K. Keble-White |
| Preceded by ? |
Senior Officer, Eighteenth Minesweeping Flotilla ? – 9 Feb, 1945[10] |
Succeeded by Reginald F. Nichols |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1939). p. 103.
- ↑ "New Midshipmen." The Times (London, England), Monday, Apr 28, 1913; pg. 3; Issue 40197.
- ↑ Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/137. f. 137.
- ↑ Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/137. f. 137.
- ↑ Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/137. f. 137.
- ↑ Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/137. f. 137.
- ↑ Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/137. f. 137.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1934). p. 240.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1939). p. 314.
- ↑ Nichols Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/224. f. 223.
