Background
Walker, Ernest Octavius was born on July 16, 1850 in Teignmouth. Son of G. J. Walker, late 13th Light Dragoons, and Anna, daughter of Bishop Corrie of Madras.
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Ernest Octavius Walker
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Education
Studied at Thorn Park School, Teignmouth. Regent’s Park College, London. Hartley Institute, Southampton.
Career
Entered Indian Telegraph Department in 1871. In charge telegraph in Lushai Expedition, 1889-1890 (mentioned in despatches, created Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire). Retired, 1892; Superintendent of Telegraphs in Ceylon, 1895-1899S. Decorated for services in Chinese Lushai Expedition, 1889-1890.
Membership
Member of Institute of Electrical Engineers. Club: Imperial Colonial.
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Connections
Spouse 1881, Rosa,daughter of Reverend H. C. Deshon, Vicar of East Teignmouth.
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Nationality
British