Meriwether Lewis Walker
United States Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Meriwether Lewis Walker (September 30, 1869 – July 29, 1947) was an officer in the United States Army with the rank of Brigadier General, who served as a Governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1924 to 1928.[1]
Quick Facts 4th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone, Preceded by ...
Meriwether Lewis Walker | |
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4th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone | |
In office 1924–1928 | |
Preceded by | Jay Johnson Morrow |
Succeeded by | Harry Burgess |
Personal details | |
Born | (1869-09-30)September 30, 1869 Lynchburg, Virginia |
Died | July 29, 1947(1947-07-29) (aged 77) Massachusetts |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1893–1933 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Service number | 0-419 |
Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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