Now interred in NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY, BELGIUM
Please note that this casualty was previously commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial; his name will be removed when the appropriate panel is next replaced.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/912603/HENRY%20JOHN%20INNES%20WALKER/
Known to his family as Jack, Capt Walker enlisted into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment as did one of the unknown soldiers. The 5 remaining were buried as unknown soldiers of unknown regiments.
Son of Henry Charles Holden and Cecilia Kathleen Walker (nee Taylor).
Captain Henry John Innes Walker, 25, a New Zealander was shot in the stomach and killed on April 25, 1915, after leading an attack during the second battle of Ypres in Belgium.
After war was declared in 1914, the Royal Warwickshire Regiment left for the front and Capt Walker saw active service on the Belgian frontier as part of the 10th Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division. Capt Walker was aged 25 when he was killed on 25 April 1915 during the Second Battle of Ypres.
Capt Walker was found with a coin holder, binocular components and leather casing bearing the initials ‘HJIW’, plus a Royal Warwickshire Regiment cap badge and shoulder title.
Family members who paid their respects to Capt Walker included his great nephews, Allan and Alistair Innes-Walker, who travelled from New Zealand and Australia respectively.
Allan Innes-Walker, great nephew of Capt Walker said:
According to his men, Jack’s last words were ‘Come on lads’ as he raised his revolver and led his company towards German lines and heavy fire. His discovery and burial are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for my children to connect to a family member and a devastating history - an unexpected and inspiring legacy.
Alistair Innes-Walker, great nephew of Capt Walker said:
My son is named after Great Uncle Jack. At school we sat beneath his memorial stained glass window - an ever-present reminder of a sad but proud history.
Michael Innes-Walker, the nephew of Capt Walker was unable to make the journey. Michael said:
From my earliest years my father told me stories of Uncle Jack - the schoolboy scholar and sportsman. He always wanted to be a soldier and joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, got posted to India and became a close friend of ‘Monty’ (later General Montgomery) before transferring to France. My family never knew what happened to him other than he was killed in action, and now we will be honouring him as he so justly deserves.
Mel Donnelly, CWGC said:
Captain Walker was far from his New Zealand home, when he was killed in action in April 1915. He was a remarkable man, sent to serve with the British Army on behalf of his country, an outstanding athlete and a decorated officer.
"Captain Henry Innes Walker, a New Zealander in the Warwickshires, was killed in action. Capt. Walker was a son of Mr and Mrs H. C. H. Walker, of Remuera, Auckland. Both as an athlete and soldier Captain Walker had a distinguished career. A prominent ex-student of King's College (Auckland); he was one of the mainstays of the first fifteen, and held the senior athletic champion when only 16 years of age. He left the college in 1909, continuing his studies for his army entrance examination under the guidance of his old tutors. About five years ago he was given a second lieutenant's commission. Almost immediately he left for India to join the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. During the 15 months he spent in India he took a prominent part in sports gatherings, and was amateur hurdle champion of India. When the Warwickshires were ordered back to England, Captain Walker, who had qualified for his commission as a first lieutenant, but who was still junior subaltern, accompanied them. After arrival in England he secured promotion to a senior lieutenancy. His prowess on the football field is testified to by the fact that he played in the senior team of the famous Blackheath Club and secured representative honours in the Kent fifteen. At the army sports in 1913 he won no fewer than six cups. As a hockey player he took part in the final for the army championship. It was mainly due to his powers as a sprinter and hurdler that the Warwickshires won the regimental championship in the Eastern Command sports last year, since, of their total of 12 points, he scored 9¾ . After war was declared the Warwickshires, who were at Hythe, left for the front. The regiment arrived in France on August 23 and a few days later the young New Zealander saw active service on the Belgian frontier. Advice was received on January 22 that Lieutenant Walker had been promoted to the rank of captain. His name was mentioned in despatches the following month for ''gallantry and distinguished service in the field." Captain Walker was 25 years of age.” [Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 10061, 4 May 1915 p7]
Please note that this casualty was previously commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial; his name will be removed when the appropriate panel is next replaced.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/912603/HENRY%20JOHN%20INNES%20WALKER/
Known to his family as Jack, Capt Walker enlisted into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment as did one of the unknown soldiers. The 5 remaining were buried as unknown soldiers of unknown regiments.
Son of Henry Charles Holden and Cecilia Kathleen Walker (nee Taylor).
Captain Henry John Innes Walker, 25, a New Zealander was shot in the stomach and killed on April 25, 1915, after leading an attack during the second battle of Ypres in Belgium.
After war was declared in 1914, the Royal Warwickshire Regiment left for the front and Capt Walker saw active service on the Belgian frontier as part of the 10th Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division. Capt Walker was aged 25 when he was killed on 25 April 1915 during the Second Battle of Ypres.
Capt Walker was found with a coin holder, binocular components and leather casing bearing the initials ‘HJIW’, plus a Royal Warwickshire Regiment cap badge and shoulder title.
Family members who paid their respects to Capt Walker included his great nephews, Allan and Alistair Innes-Walker, who travelled from New Zealand and Australia respectively.
Allan Innes-Walker, great nephew of Capt Walker said:
According to his men, Jack’s last words were ‘Come on lads’ as he raised his revolver and led his company towards German lines and heavy fire. His discovery and burial are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for my children to connect to a family member and a devastating history - an unexpected and inspiring legacy.
Alistair Innes-Walker, great nephew of Capt Walker said:
My son is named after Great Uncle Jack. At school we sat beneath his memorial stained glass window - an ever-present reminder of a sad but proud history.
Michael Innes-Walker, the nephew of Capt Walker was unable to make the journey. Michael said:
From my earliest years my father told me stories of Uncle Jack - the schoolboy scholar and sportsman. He always wanted to be a soldier and joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, got posted to India and became a close friend of ‘Monty’ (later General Montgomery) before transferring to France. My family never knew what happened to him other than he was killed in action, and now we will be honouring him as he so justly deserves.
Mel Donnelly, CWGC said:
Captain Walker was far from his New Zealand home, when he was killed in action in April 1915. He was a remarkable man, sent to serve with the British Army on behalf of his country, an outstanding athlete and a decorated officer.
"Captain Henry Innes Walker, a New Zealander in the Warwickshires, was killed in action. Capt. Walker was a son of Mr and Mrs H. C. H. Walker, of Remuera, Auckland. Both as an athlete and soldier Captain Walker had a distinguished career. A prominent ex-student of King's College (Auckland); he was one of the mainstays of the first fifteen, and held the senior athletic champion when only 16 years of age. He left the college in 1909, continuing his studies for his army entrance examination under the guidance of his old tutors. About five years ago he was given a second lieutenant's commission. Almost immediately he left for India to join the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. During the 15 months he spent in India he took a prominent part in sports gatherings, and was amateur hurdle champion of India. When the Warwickshires were ordered back to England, Captain Walker, who had qualified for his commission as a first lieutenant, but who was still junior subaltern, accompanied them. After arrival in England he secured promotion to a senior lieutenancy. His prowess on the football field is testified to by the fact that he played in the senior team of the famous Blackheath Club and secured representative honours in the Kent fifteen. At the army sports in 1913 he won no fewer than six cups. As a hockey player he took part in the final for the army championship. It was mainly due to his powers as a sprinter and hurdler that the Warwickshires won the regimental championship in the Eastern Command sports last year, since, of their total of 12 points, he scored 9¾ . After war was declared the Warwickshires, who were at Hythe, left for the front. The regiment arrived in France on August 23 and a few days later the young New Zealander saw active service on the Belgian frontier. Advice was received on January 22 that Lieutenant Walker had been promoted to the rank of captain. His name was mentioned in despatches the following month for ''gallantry and distinguished service in the field." Captain Walker was 25 years of age.” [Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 10061, 4 May 1915 p7]
Now interred in NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY, BELGIUM
Please note that this casualty was previously commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial; his name will be removed when the appropriate panel is next replaced.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/912603/HENRY%20JOHN%20INNES%20WALKER/
Known to his family as Jack, Capt Walker enlisted into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment as did one of the unknown soldiers. The 5 remaining were buried as unknown soldiers of unknown regiments.
Son of Henry Charles Holden and Cecilia Kathleen Walker (nee Taylor).
Captain Henry John Innes Walker, 25, a New Zealander was shot in the stomach and killed on April 25, 1915, after leading an attack during the second battle of Ypres in Belgium.
After war was declared in 1914, the Royal Warwickshire Regiment left for the front and Capt Walker saw active service on the Belgian frontier as part of the 10th Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division. Capt Walker was aged 25 when he was killed on 25 April 1915 during the Second Battle of Ypres.
Capt Walker was found with a coin holder, binocular components and leather casing bearing the initials ‘HJIW’, plus a Royal Warwickshire Regiment cap badge and shoulder title.
Family members who paid their respects to Capt Walker included his great nephews, Allan and Alistair Innes-Walker, who travelled from New Zealand and Australia respectively.
Allan Innes-Walker, great nephew of Capt Walker said:
According to his men, Jack’s last words were ‘Come on lads’ as he raised his revolver and led his company towards German lines and heavy fire. His discovery and burial are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for my children to connect to a family member and a devastating history - an unexpected and inspiring legacy.
Alistair Innes-Walker, great nephew of Capt Walker said:
My son is named after Great Uncle Jack. At school we sat beneath his memorial stained glass window - an ever-present reminder of a sad but proud history.
Michael Innes-Walker, the nephew of Capt Walker was unable to make the journey. Michael said:
From my earliest years my father told me stories of Uncle Jack - the schoolboy scholar and sportsman. He always wanted to be a soldier and joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, got posted to India and became a close friend of ‘Monty’ (later General Montgomery) before transferring to France. My family never knew what happened to him other than he was killed in action, and now we will be honouring him as he so justly deserves.
Mel Donnelly, CWGC said:
Captain Walker was far from his New Zealand home, when he was killed in action in April 1915. He was a remarkable man, sent to serve with the British Army on behalf of his country, an outstanding athlete and a decorated officer.
"Captain Henry Innes Walker, a New Zealander in the Warwickshires, was killed in action. Capt. Walker was a son of Mr and Mrs H. C. H. Walker, of Remuera, Auckland. Both as an athlete and soldier Captain Walker had a distinguished career. A prominent ex-student of King's College (Auckland); he was one of the mainstays of the first fifteen, and held the senior athletic champion when only 16 years of age. He left the college in 1909, continuing his studies for his army entrance examination under the guidance of his old tutors. About five years ago he was given a second lieutenant's commission. Almost immediately he left for India to join the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. During the 15 months he spent in India he took a prominent part in sports gatherings, and was amateur hurdle champion of India. When the Warwickshires were ordered back to England, Captain Walker, who had qualified for his commission as a first lieutenant, but who was still junior subaltern, accompanied them. After arrival in England he secured promotion to a senior lieutenancy. His prowess on the football field is testified to by the fact that he played in the senior team of the famous Blackheath Club and secured representative honours in the Kent fifteen. At the army sports in 1913 he won no fewer than six cups. As a hockey player he took part in the final for the army championship. It was mainly due to his powers as a sprinter and hurdler that the Warwickshires won the regimental championship in the Eastern Command sports last year, since, of their total of 12 points, he scored 9¾ . After war was declared the Warwickshires, who were at Hythe, left for the front. The regiment arrived in France on August 23 and a few days later the young New Zealander saw active service on the Belgian frontier. Advice was received on January 22 that Lieutenant Walker had been promoted to the rank of captain. His name was mentioned in despatches the following month for ''gallantry and distinguished service in the field." Captain Walker was 25 years of age.” [Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 10061, 4 May 1915 p7]
Please note that this casualty was previously commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial; his name will be removed when the appropriate panel is next replaced.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/912603/HENRY%20JOHN%20INNES%20WALKER/
Known to his family as Jack, Capt Walker enlisted into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment as did one of the unknown soldiers. The 5 remaining were buried as unknown soldiers of unknown regiments.
Son of Henry Charles Holden and Cecilia Kathleen Walker (nee Taylor).
Captain Henry John Innes Walker, 25, a New Zealander was shot in the stomach and killed on April 25, 1915, after leading an attack during the second battle of Ypres in Belgium.
After war was declared in 1914, the Royal Warwickshire Regiment left for the front and Capt Walker saw active service on the Belgian frontier as part of the 10th Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division. Capt Walker was aged 25 when he was killed on 25 April 1915 during the Second Battle of Ypres.
Capt Walker was found with a coin holder, binocular components and leather casing bearing the initials ‘HJIW’, plus a Royal Warwickshire Regiment cap badge and shoulder title.
Family members who paid their respects to Capt Walker included his great nephews, Allan and Alistair Innes-Walker, who travelled from New Zealand and Australia respectively.
Allan Innes-Walker, great nephew of Capt Walker said:
According to his men, Jack’s last words were ‘Come on lads’ as he raised his revolver and led his company towards German lines and heavy fire. His discovery and burial are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for my children to connect to a family member and a devastating history - an unexpected and inspiring legacy.
Alistair Innes-Walker, great nephew of Capt Walker said:
My son is named after Great Uncle Jack. At school we sat beneath his memorial stained glass window - an ever-present reminder of a sad but proud history.
Michael Innes-Walker, the nephew of Capt Walker was unable to make the journey. Michael said:
From my earliest years my father told me stories of Uncle Jack - the schoolboy scholar and sportsman. He always wanted to be a soldier and joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, got posted to India and became a close friend of ‘Monty’ (later General Montgomery) before transferring to France. My family never knew what happened to him other than he was killed in action, and now we will be honouring him as he so justly deserves.
Mel Donnelly, CWGC said:
Captain Walker was far from his New Zealand home, when he was killed in action in April 1915. He was a remarkable man, sent to serve with the British Army on behalf of his country, an outstanding athlete and a decorated officer.
"Captain Henry Innes Walker, a New Zealander in the Warwickshires, was killed in action. Capt. Walker was a son of Mr and Mrs H. C. H. Walker, of Remuera, Auckland. Both as an athlete and soldier Captain Walker had a distinguished career. A prominent ex-student of King's College (Auckland); he was one of the mainstays of the first fifteen, and held the senior athletic champion when only 16 years of age. He left the college in 1909, continuing his studies for his army entrance examination under the guidance of his old tutors. About five years ago he was given a second lieutenant's commission. Almost immediately he left for India to join the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. During the 15 months he spent in India he took a prominent part in sports gatherings, and was amateur hurdle champion of India. When the Warwickshires were ordered back to England, Captain Walker, who had qualified for his commission as a first lieutenant, but who was still junior subaltern, accompanied them. After arrival in England he secured promotion to a senior lieutenancy. His prowess on the football field is testified to by the fact that he played in the senior team of the famous Blackheath Club and secured representative honours in the Kent fifteen. At the army sports in 1913 he won no fewer than six cups. As a hockey player he took part in the final for the army championship. It was mainly due to his powers as a sprinter and hurdler that the Warwickshires won the regimental championship in the Eastern Command sports last year, since, of their total of 12 points, he scored 9¾ . After war was declared the Warwickshires, who were at Hythe, left for the front. The regiment arrived in France on August 23 and a few days later the young New Zealander saw active service on the Belgian frontier. Advice was received on January 22 that Lieutenant Walker had been promoted to the rank of captain. His name was mentioned in despatches the following month for ''gallantry and distinguished service in the field." Captain Walker was 25 years of age.” [Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 10061, 4 May 1915 p7]
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Note from GN: 1st Bn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 25th April 1915. Panel8.
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