Serving as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant Edward Alexander Walker received the Medal of Honor for his actions between June 20 and July 16, 1900 in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. Walker was 35 years old.
27 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Walker was born on October 2, 1864 in Huntley, Scotland — one of 41 recipients born in Scotland. His Medal of Honor is credited to Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Walker died on October 24, 1946, at the age of 82. He is buried at Oak Hill Mausoleum in San Jose, California.
Walker is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 678 credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 20 June to 16 July 1900. Throughout this period, Walker distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
How he died
- Cause of death: traffic collision
- Age at death: 82
- Resting place: Oak Hill Mausoleum
Cause and manner of death: Wikidata.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
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Timeline
- October 2, 1864Born in Huntley, Scotland
- June 20 - July 16, 1900Act of valor — Peking, ChinaAge 35.
- October 24, 1946DiedAge 82.
- Resting placeOak Hill MausoleumSan Jose, California
Biography
Edward Alexander Walker (October 2, 1864 – October 24, 1946) was a Sergeant serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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