George Croxton Walker

Major George Croxton Walker (1888–1936) was a British military officer who distinguished himself in World War I. In 1919, he was part of the Expeditionary Force to North Russia for which he was made OBE and a Knight of the Russian Order of Stanislaus.

Life George Croxton Walker was born in Bedford in 1888 and educated at Bedford Modern School. His father, also named George Croxton Walker, was a businessman who was prominent in the civic life of Bedford. He was awarded the Military Cross and was twice mentioned in despatches. In 1919, he went to North Russia with the Expeditionary Force after which he was made OBE and a Knight of the Russian Order of Saint Stanislaus. He also received the Territorial Decoration.

After World War I, Walker became a partner in his father's firm and was made a Fellow of the Auctioneers’ Institute. On his death in 1936, he left a widow and a son.