Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
John Walker on August 26th 1943 at position 36°52'N 75°52'W Course 270° appr. 5 miles off Virginia Beach arriving at Hampton Roads with convoy GUS.11 (Alexandria - Hampton Roads). Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by United Fruit Co.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mrs.Arthur J.Williams (wife assistant secretary USMC) christen John Walker on Jul 22nd 1942.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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John Walker after launched from Way No.15 on Jul 22nd 1942.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives