Sir Air Chief Marshal Augustus Walker GCB CBE DSO DFC AFC LdH CdeG
(1912-1986)

Died aged c. 74

Air Chief Marshal Sir George Augustus Walker, GCB, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC (24 August 1912 – 11 December 1986) was a Second World War bomber pilot, a jet aircraft pioneer, and a senior Royal Air Force officer in the post-war era, as well as a rugby player.

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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