Egmont Palmer Walker (1881–1948)
Egmont Palmer Walker, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
EGMONT PALMER WALKER, son of Hon. James Thomas Walker, of Sydney (one of the Directors of the Bank), and Mrs. Janette Isabella Walker, was born on 2nd June, 1881, at Brisbane, and was educated at the Cooerwull Academy, Bowenfels, New South Wales.
He enlisted in Sydney in March, 1916, and served as a driver in the 24th Company of the Australian Army Service Corps. He was afterwards transferred to the 8th Squadron, Australian Flying Corps and was promoted to lieutenant.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, WALKER E P (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Walker, James Thomas (father)
- Walker, George Waterston (brother)
- Walker, William Henry (uncle)
- Walker, Eadith Campbell (cousin)
Citation details
'Walker, Egmont Palmer (1881–1948)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/walker-egmont-palmer-20260/text31318, accessed 7 December 2024.
Egmont Palmer Walker, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
2 June,
1881
Brisbane,
Queensland,
Australia
Death
10 December,
1948
(aged 67)
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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