World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Donald E. Walker
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Orinda, California
Honored By
W. R. Hayfield
Relationship
Friend
Just graduated as a dentist. Enlisted in Marine Corps, came to attention of Admiral Nimitz; was assigned to troop ships, but on call for Admiral Nimitz. Given Silver Star for voluntarily caring for wounded, tied down on beach for extended period. Iwo Jima.