Ross M Walker ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
Ross M Walker
Korean War
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On January 9, 1952 Private First Class Walker was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 9712 |
| Service ID | 25318050 |
| Name | Ross M Walker |
| From | Monroe, Overton County, Tennessee |
| Casualty Date | January 9, 1952 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division |
| Casualty Type | Killed in Action |
| Location | North Korea |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Ross is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Private First Class Walker was a Browning Automatic Rifleman with the 3rd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action by a sniper while on patrol near Heartbreak Ridge, North Korea on January 9, 1952.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Ross M Walker was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Walker had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 25318050. Attached to 3rd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division.
According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Overton county has been included within the archival record. We have Monroe listed as his city. During his service in the Korean War, Army Private First Class Walker experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 9, 1952. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action. Incident location: North Korea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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