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agency for a number of eastern concerns engaged in manufacturing marine auxiliaries and 
equipment. 
During the World War Mr. Walker was representative of the French Government and 
in this capacity constructed a large number of vessels for that nation. 
Although in declining health during the last few years of his life, Mr. Walker was 
actively engaged in business until the time of his death, September 29, 1922, and has to 
his credit the design and construction of many fine ships. 
He leaves a widow and three sons, one of whom is a member of this Society and has 
been associated with his father for several years. A fourth son gave up his life at the battle- 
front during the late war in the service of the Australian Government. 
