Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Brigadier) Robert Fowler Walker, O.B.E., M.C., M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps, was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. This officer, who is a Deputy Director of Medical Supplies in the Middle East, is mainly responsible to the Director of Medical Supplies for the many and difficult medical plannings to suit the 1,001 projects planned in the Middle East. Each plan necessitates the medical planning for the provision of the many large and small medical units required for the countries and climates through which the forces involved may pass. It also necessitates the planning of the type and quantity of medical stores required, special drugs, chemicals, clothing, medical and advance equipment, and the provision and supply, and medical advice. It also necessitates the planning of the type of medical transport required in the different types of country. Up to date, this officer’s foresight, judgment and careful calculations based on his specialised knowledge have covered medical results in evacuation and nursing of casualties, which have brought nothing but praise from the highest authorities. His keenness, loyalty, devotion to duty and entire application to these many difficult problems have been an example to all. Lieutenant-Colonel Walker was born in Galway. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/...&catid=22&pagenumber=1&querytype=1&mediaarray=* Recommendation for Award for Walker, Robert Fowler Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Service No: 22118 Regiment: Royal Army Medical Corps Award: Order of the British Empire Recommendation for Award for Walker, Robert Fowler Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Service No: 22118 Regiment: Royal Army Medical Corps Award: Commander of the British Empire The London Gazette: 11 March 1941 http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/35105/supplements/1510 8 September 1942 http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/37205/supplements/3965 4 January 1944 http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36317/supplements/149 20 March 1945 http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36994/supplements/1564 31 July 1945 http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36994/supplements/1564 23 December 1947 http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/38156/supplements/6129 See this thread for ref: Volunteers from Eire who have won distinctions ... :irishflag[1]: