| Service number | VX41872 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | 2nd Independent Company |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 20 February 1942 |
| Place of Death | Timor |
| Cause of Death | Execution |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Northern Territory Memorial, Adelaide River, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour John William Ernest Walker
Location on the Roll of Honour
John William Ernest Walker's name is located at panel 71; Supplementary panel 7 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
John William Ernest Walker's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Fri 09 June 2023 at 9:06pm
- Sun 03 September 2023 at 9:21pm
- Mon 18 December 2023 at 10:43pm
- Tue 02 April 2024 at 11:04pm
These dates and times are estimates. Please note that previous advised times on this site have recently been changed to ensure that early evening projections are clearly visible and not affected by twilight. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.