U.S. Army · United States 
Robert Walker
2017
Robert Lee Walker served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Toxic substance
Exposure to toxins
What Happened
Corporal Robert Walker died as a result of health complications due to his assignment at the Wade Dump Fire.
During the response, Corporal Walker was assigned to the front gate of the property for eight hours and entered a smoky office. He was also assigned to patrol the area. He was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in 1982 and had to retire from the Chester Police Department on medical disability. He died as a result of complications due to his diagnosis on May 2nd, 2017.
Corporal Walker was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Chester Police Department for 17 years.
During the response, Corporal Walker was assigned to the front gate of the property for eight hours and entered a smoky office. He was also assigned to patrol the area. He was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in 1982 and had to retire from the Chester Police Department on medical disability. He died as a result of complications due to his diagnosis on May 2nd, 2017.
Corporal Walker was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Chester Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Chester City Police Department
Corporal
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