Duncan Stephen Walker
1841–1912 (age 71)
Military Officer
Biography
Duncan Stephen Walker spent his career tending to the needs of the Army and the men who made it strong, earning admiration through his steady judgment and willingness to shoulder responsibility. He embraced a range of duties with humility, always seeking to do the right thing rather than seeking recognition.
Walker was remembered by comrades for the way he balanced kindness with professional exactness, encouraging others to reflect the service’s best values. His final rest at Arlington National Cemetery carries on that memory of faithful stewardship.