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James Thomas Walker

Died March 8, 1963

James Thomas Walker served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Police Officer James Walker was killed in a motorcycle crash while attempting to stop a speeding car in the 6100 block of the North Freeway's east service road. His police motorcycle struck the back of another car during rush hour traffic as he attempted to enter the freeway. He suffered minor injuries but suffered a fatal heart attack immediately following the crash. Officer Walker was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Houston Police Department for 15 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Houston Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 14-E · Line 14 cut as JAMES T WALKER
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Police Officer Walker gave the Houston Police Department 15 years.

Thank you for your service to the Houston community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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