Background
Walker, Howard Kent was born on December 3, 1935 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of William Roscoe and Jean Marie (King) Walker.
Walker, Howard Kent was born on December 3, 1935 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of William Roscoe and Jean Marie (King) Walker.
He graduated from the University of Michigan with an Bachelor of Arts in 1957 and Master of Arts He graduated from Boston University with a Ph.
Joined, Foreign Svc., Department State, 1970; political officer, American Embassy, Lagos, Nigeria., 1970-1971; principal officer, American Consulate, Kaduna, Nigeria, 1971-1973; international relations officer, Department State, Washington, 1973-1975; political counselor, American Embassy, Amman, Jordan., 1975-1977; deputy chief of mission, American Embassy, Tanzania, 1977-1979; deputy chief of mission, American Embassy, Republic of South Africa, 1979-1982; ambassador to Togo, Lome, 1982-1984; foreign affairs fellow, Center for Study Foreign Affairs, 1984-1985; director Office of West Africa, Department State, Washington, 1985-1987; senior inspector Office Inspector General, Department State, Washington, 1987-1989; ambassador to Madagascar and The Comoros Islands, Antananarivo, since 1989.
First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1962-1965.
Married Terry Berkley Taylor, September 10, 1960. Children: Gregory, Wendy.