Frederic John Walker
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For the English cricketer, see Frederic Walker.
Captain Frederic John Walker, CB, DSO & Three Bars (3 June 1896 – 9 July 1944) (his first name is given as Frederick in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography[1] and some London Gazette entries) was a British Royal Navy officer noted for his exploits during the Second World War. Walker was the most successful anti-submarine warfare commander during the Battle of the Atlantic, and was known popularly as Johnnie Walker (for the Johnnie Walker brand of whisky).
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Frederic John Walker | |
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Nickname(s) | "Johnnie" |
Born | (1896-06-03)3 June 1896 Plymouth, England |
Died | 9 July 1944(1944-07-09) (aged 48) Seaforth, Merseyside, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1909–1944 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | HMS Shikari (1933) HMS Falmouth (1933–1935) HMS Stork (1941–1942) 36th Escort Group (1941–1942) HMS Starling (1943–1944) 2nd Support Group (1943–1944) |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Three Bars Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
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