Memorial Board President recognized for longterm service at 75th U S Army General Walker memorial service

Lt. Col. David Christmas, Eighth Army Civil Affairs director, presents the Department of the Army Meritorious Public Service Medal to Mr. Kim Ri-Jin, honorary president of the General Walton Harris Walker Memorial Committee, in recognition of his 44 years of organizing the commemoration. The committee held its annual General Walton Walker memorial ceremony Dec. 23, 2025, at the site of Walke's fatal traffic accident in Dobong, Seoul, South Korea. Walker was the commanding general of Eighth Army at the start of the Korean War. Christmas said today was a day to mark the memory of Walker who was dedicated to the freedom of the Korean people.

Date

2025-12-23

Photographer / author

U.S. Army EIGHTHARMY by Sgt. William Aquino

Archive

Wikimedia Commons

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photograph

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5,102 × 3,401 pixels

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