Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Allen
Walker
January 19, 1866

–

September 11, 1953

Cemetery:

Calvary Catholic Cemetery

When Allen Walker died on September 11, 1953, at age 87, he was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Indian Campaigns, and the last surviving recipient to have earned the Medal of Honor for actions prior to 1900.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    3d U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    December 30, 1891
    Date of Issue: April 25, 1892

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Allen Walker, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 December 1891, while serving with Company C, 3d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Texas. While carrying dispatches, Private Walker attacked a party of three armed men and secured papers valuable to the United States.