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John Walker (Medal of Honor) — Victoria Cross

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Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Service Era: American Indian Wars
Medals Recorded: 1

John Walker (Medal of Honor)

Private, U.S. Army

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American Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862-1895 Army

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Biography

Medal of Honor gallantry at Red Creek

John Walker was born in France in 1845. Also recorded as Joseph Frazier, he served in the United States Army as a private in Company D, 8th U.S. Cavalry.

On September 23, 1869, at Red Creek in Arizona Territory, Walker displayed the gallantry recognized by his Medal of Honor. The official citation gives no further individual tactical detail. The medal was presented on November 23, 1869.

His Medal of Honor preserves the official recognition of his conduct during the Arizona action.

Official Medal of Honor citation:

Gallantry in action with Indians.

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