Frederic John Walker
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Captain Frederic John Walker, was a British Royal Navy officer noted for his exploits during the Second World War. Walker was the most successful anti-submarine warfare commander during the Battle of the Atlantic, and was known popularly as Johnnie Walker.
Captain Frederic Walker c.1944
HMS Starling
Walker using a loud hailer to encourage one of the ships under his command during an attack on a submarine in early 1944
HMS Kite of Escort Group 2 conducting a depth charge attack
Distinguished Service Order
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The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, as well as formerly of other parts of the Commonwealth, awarded for operational gallantry for highly successful command and leadership during active operations, typically in actual combat. Since 1993 it has been awarded specifically for "highly successful command and leadership during active operations", with all ranks being eligible. It is a level 2A decoration (order) in the British system of military decorations.
Obverse and reverse, reign of George V
Image: Distinguished Service Order badge (United Kingdom) Tallinn Museum of Orders
Major Marie-Edmond Paul Garneau, of the Royal 22e Régiment, with the DSO he received for "gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe" after his investiture at Buckingham Palace in October 1942