George Herbert "Bert" Walker Sr. was an American banker and businessman. He was the maternal grandfather of United States President George H. W. Bush and a great-grandfather of President George W. Bush, both of whom were named in his honor. He was also the amateur heavyweight-boxing champion of Missouri while studying law at Washington University.
George Herbert Walker
George Herbert Walker Bush was an American politician, diplomat, and businessman who served as the 41st president of the United States from 1989 to 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he also served as the 43rd vice president from 1981 to 1989 under Ronald Reagan, and in various other federal positions prior to that.
Official portrait, 1989
Bush in Phillips Academy's 1942 yearbook
Bush in his Grumman TBF Avenger aboard the USS San Jacinto in 1944, during World War II
Bush, top right, standing with his wife and children, mid-1960s