Memorial: M6308

Statue at Liverpool Pier Head depicting Captain Frederick John Walker RN d. 1945

Location

Pier Head, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain F.J. WALKER GB DSO*** Royal Navy / 1896-45', 'In memory of Captain F.J. WALKER CB DSO *** Royal Navy, the men of his 36th / Escort and 2nd Support Group and those who fought in the Battle of the / Atlantic 1939-45', ' This statue was commissioned by Captain Walker's Old Boys Association / sculpted by / Tom Murphy / and unveiled by / H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT / on 16th October 1998.'

Details

Description: Shows Walker striding forward holding binoculars. The granite plinth has a circular on a square layer.
Type: Statue
Materials: bronze, granite
Date Erected: 1998
Artists: Tom Murphy

Event Category

1939-1945 Second World War

People

Walker, Frederick John
Age:
Date of Death: 1944
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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