Serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army, Private Frank T. o Walker received the Medal of Honor for his actions on January 18, 1900 near Taal, Luzon, Philippine Islands during the Philippine Insurrection. At the time he was serving with Company F, 46th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Walker was 21 years old.
The medal was presented on March 11, 1902, 2 years after the action.
Walker was born on October 6, 1878 in South Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. His Medal of Honor is credited to Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Walker died on October 29, 1904, at the age of 26. He is buried at North Burial Cemetery in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Walker is one of 82 Medal of Honor recipients from the Philippine Insurrection and one of 265 credited to Massachusetts.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Under heavy fire of the enemy he rescued a dying comrade who was sinking beneath the water.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Philippine–American War.
Places
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Timeline
- October 6, 1878Born in South Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- January 18, 1900Act of valor — near Taal, Luzon, Philippine IslandsAge 21. Company F, 46th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
- March 11, 1902Medal of Honor presented
- October 29, 1904DiedAge 26.
- Resting placeNorth Burial CemeteryBristol, Rhode Island
Biography
Frank T.O. Walker (October 6, 1878 – October 29, 1904) was a private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
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