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Major (Air Corps) William Herald Walker (ASN: 0-400919), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by Japanese forces after his aircraft was shot down on or about December 27, 1944 and was held as a Prisoner of War until his release from captivity after the end of hostilities in September 1945.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    Headquarters Squadron

    Regiment:

    73d Bombardment Group (Very Heavy)

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    December 27, 1944 – September 1945
    Headquarters, XXI Bomber Command, General Orders No. 21 (February 8, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) William Herald Walker (ASN: 0-400919), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving Pilot of a B-29 Superfortress Bomber of Headquarters Squadron, 73d Bombardment Group (Very Heavy), TWENTIETH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Pacific Theater of Operations, on 27 December 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Walker, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.