Capt John "Johnny" Walker, CD (Ret’d)

We regret to advise of the death of Captain John "Johnny" Walker, CD (Ret’d) in Chilliwack on 26 July 2015 at the age of 97.

John was a WW II veteran who enlisted in 1^st Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers on 5 September 1939 in Halifax NS. He went overseas in 1943 where he was initially with 1 Canadian Engineer Reinforcement Unit before rejoining his unit. John fought the WW II engineer battle throughout Northwest Europe with 1 Field Company.

After returning to Canada and being demobilized, John enlisted in the Permanent Force in September 1945. He spent the first nine years in a variety of positions at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering (RCSME). John then served with 1 and 3 Field Squadrons before deploying on a tour with United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt. Returning to RCSME, he served 1957-1958 in Recruit Squadron and Apprentice Training Squadron

As Warrant Officer II, John was then selected for Commissioning from the Ranks and was promoted to Captain. As a commissioned Officer he commanded 3 Engineer Stores Depot in Petawawa, ON until his retirement. Johnny then returned to Chilliwack and enjoyed a long retirement.

No funeral arrangements, by request.  ^{khDec2015}