Sir Air Chief Marshal Augustus Walker GCB CBE DSO DFC AFC LdH CdeG
Sir Air Chief Marshal Augustus Walker GCB CBE DSO DFC AFC LdH CdeG
(1912-1986)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, Air Force Cross recipient, Air Chief Marshal, Croix de Guerre recipient, and Légion d'honneur
Died aged c. 74
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Air Chief Marshal Sir Augustus Walker GCB, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC, Ld'H, CdeG Was born in Garforth and brought up in this house. Serving in the RAF 1934-70, he rose to its highest ranks. An inspirational figure, he led daring bombing raids with 50 Squadron on industrial targets in Germany, and commanded a series of bomber stations during World War II. 1912-1986
Lidgett Lane, Garforth, United Kingdom where they lived