William H.T. Walker Military person

William Henry Talbot Walker (November 26, 1816 – July 22, 1864) was an American soldier. He was a career United States Army officer who fought with distinction during the Mexican-American War, and also served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Walker was severely wounded many times in combat, and was killed in action during the 1864 Atlanta Campaign.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 26, 1816
Birth place	Georgia (U.S. state) , Augusta Georgia
Date of death	July 22, 1864
Place of death	Atlanta
Resting place	Georgia (U.S. state)

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allegiance	United States of America Confederate States of America
military operations	American Civil War Atlanta Campaign Battle of Atlanta Mexican–American War Battle of Chickamauga Battle of Molino del Rey Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Churubusco Battle of Contreras
service start	1837
service end	1837