1872 May 5. . Born Blair Athol, Scotland
1881 census in Blair Athol
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| James Walker | 49 |
| Clemy C Walker | 38 |
| James Walker | 8 |
| Margaret Walker | 1 |
1891 census in Moulin, Pitlochry. He is an apprentice slater. His father was a General Labourer
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| James Walker | 37 |
| James Walker Jr | 18 |
| Margaret Walker | 11 |
1895 Apr 24 enlisted in Hussars . He had previously been in 5th Volunteer Btn of Royal Highlanders & and had been a slater. Father James Walker, Moulin, Pitlochry. Service Record
1895 Aug 21. Transfers to RE
1898 Jan 19 Married Ellen Mary Kelly in Listowel, Limerick
1898 Dec 16 A son born in Glin - James Cameron Walker
1899 Nov 30 posted to South Africa
1902 Oct 5 Posted back to UK
1902 Oct 5 transfers to Reserve
1907 Jan 23 discharged at end of engagement
1915 Jun 5 enlisted. in RE 103548 551 Field Company. He was living in 12 Chapel St, Dunfermline, Fife. He had previously served in RE. Next of Kin his sister living in USA, no mention of wife
1916 Dec 19 Landed in France
1917 Aug 19 he was 53 days in hospital with debility
1917 Oct 10 spent another 35 days in hospital with debility
1916 Mar 21 posted back UK
1918 May 23 discharged - Sickness
1919 Mar 15 Died Widow Ellen Mary
British soldiers died in Ireland