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Walker was appointed Captain of [[H.M.S. Vernon (Torpedo Training School)|H.M.S. ''Vernon'']] on 1 November, 1893.<ref>Blond. ''Technology and Tradition''. p. 167.</ref>
 
Walker was appointed Captain of [[H.M.S. Vernon (Torpedo Training School)|H.M.S. ''Vernon'']] on 1 November, 1893.<ref>Blond. ''Technology and Tradition''. p. 167.</ref>
  
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On 2 January, 1893, Walker was appointed a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (C.M.G.) for his services with the Newfoundland Fisher Patrol.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26359/pages/2 no. 26359.  p. 2.]  2 January, 1893.</ref>  
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On 2 January, 1893, Walker was appointed a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (C.M.G.) for his services with the Newfoundland Fisher Patrol.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26359/pages/2 no. 26359.  p. 2.]  2 January, 1893.</ref>
  
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Walker was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 21 March, 1900, vice [[Alexander Plantagenet Hastings|Hastings]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27178/pages/2131 no. 27178.  p. 2131.]  30 March, 1900.</ref>  On 1 October, 1901, he hoisted his flag in the [[H.M.S. Sans Pareil (1887)|''Sans Pareil'']], port guardship at Sheerness, as Second-in-Command of the [[Reserve Squadron (Royal Navy)|Reserve Squadron]].<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 2 October, 1901.  Issue '''36575''', col D, p. 10.</ref>
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Walker was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 21 March, 1900, vice [[Alexander Plantagenet Hastings|Hastings]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27178/pages/2131 no. 27178.  p. 2131.]  30 March, 1900.</ref>  He served as one of the three umpires for the 1901 naval man&oelig;uvres.<ref>''List of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Torpedo Boats Engaged in the Naval Man&oelig;uvres'' (July, 1901).  p. 10.</ref>  On 1 October of that year he hoisted his flag in the [[H.M.S. Sans Pareil (1887)|''Sans Pareil'']], port guardship at Sheerness, as Second-in-Command of the [[Reserve Squadron (Royal Navy)|Reserve Squadron]].<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 2 October, 1901.  Issue '''36575''', col D, p. 10.</ref>
  
 
On the occasion of the King's visit to Gibraltar Walker was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) on 13 April, 1903.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27560/pages/3524 no. 27560.  p. 3524.]  2 June, 1903.</ref>
 
On the occasion of the King's visit to Gibraltar Walker was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) on 13 April, 1903.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27560/pages/3524 no. 27560.  p. 3524.]  2 June, 1903.</ref>

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Vice-Admiral SIR Baldwin Wake Walker, Second Baronet, C.M.G., C.V.O. Royal Navy (24 September, 1846 – 28 June, 1905) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Walker was promoted to the rank of Captain on 4 February, 1886.[1]

Walker was appointed Captain of H.M.S. Vernon on 1 November, 1893.[2]

On 2 January, 1893, Walker was appointed a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (C.M.G.) for his services with the Newfoundland Fisher Patrol.[3]

Walker was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 21 March, 1900, vice Hastings.[4] He served as one of the three umpires for the 1901 naval manœuvres.[5] On 1 October of that year he hoisted his flag in the Sans Pareil, port guardship at Sheerness, as Second-in-Command of the Reserve Squadron.[6]

On the occasion of the King's visit to Gibraltar Walker was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) on 13 April, 1903.[7]

Walker was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 20 February, 1905, vice FitzGerald.[8]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25557. p. 621. 9 February, 1886.
  2. ↑ Blond. Technology and Tradition. p. 167.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26359. p. 2. 2 January, 1893.
  4. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27178. p. 2131. 30 March, 1900.
  5. ↑ List of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Torpedo Boats Engaged in the Naval Manœuvres (July, 1901). p. 10.
  6. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 2 October, 1901. Issue 36575, col D, p. 10.
  7. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27560. p. 3524. 2 June, 1903.
  8. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27766. p. 1279. 21 February, 1905.

Bibliography

  • "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 29 June, 1905. Issue 37746, col F, p. 5.

Service Records


Naval Appointments
Preceded by
The Hon. Maurice A. Bourke 		Assistant Director of Torpedoes
1895 – 1898 		Succeeded by
Ernest A. Simons

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