Emmett H. Walker, Jr.

1924–2007 (age 83)

military officer

Biography

Emmett H. Walker, Jr. rose to the rank of lieutenant general and led the National Guard Bureau with prudent judgment, always placing the welfare of citizen-soldiers and their families at the forefront.

He now rests at Parkway Memorial Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy of steady leadership and mentorship.

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