WWII Sailor David Walker Memorialized at Pearl Harbor
David Walker, a sailor killed in the WWII attack on Pearl Harbor, has finally been accounted for after his remains were identified by scientists at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. He will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Key Points
- David Walker's remains identified by scientists at DPAA
- Remains exhumed in 2018 from USS California
- Walker will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery
- Rosette to be placed next to his name at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Pros
- Closure for the family of David Walker
- Advances in DNA technology helping identify missing military personnel