Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Emmett Hudson Walker, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Walker reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First Lieutenant (Infantry)Regiment:
378th Infantry RegimentDivision:
95th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 95th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 4 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Infantry) Emmett Hudson Walker, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving with Cannon Company, 378th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
August 16, 1982 – August 15, 1986
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Emmett Hudson Walker, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of the National Guard Bureau from 16 August 1982 to 15 August 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Walker culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
August 16, 1982 – August 15, 1986
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Emmett Hudson Walker, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of the National Guard Bureau from 16 August 1982 to 15 August 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Walker culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.