Background
WALTERS, William Barker was born on February 24, 1839.
WALTERS, William Barker was born on February 24, 1839.
Bromsgrove; King Edward’s College, Birmingham. Diploma, Royal College of Vet- 2090 erinary Surgeons, 1860.
Entered Army Veterinary DeiJartment 1861. Appointed to Royal Artillery. Transferred to Inniskilling Dragoons, 1871.
Royal Engineers, 1877. Promoted Inspecting Veterinary Surgeon 1883. Colonel 1903; served Canada during Fmiian invasion, 1866 (medal and clasp).
Zulu Campaign, 1879 (mentioned in despatches and medal). Soudan Expedition, 1885. Present throughout operations at Suakin as P.V.S. to Forces (mentioned in despatches, medal, clasp, and bronze star).
Decorated for military service. Companion of the Bath (military) 1894. Army Veterinary Department; Retired 1894.
Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Club: Junior United Service.
Spouse 1864, Eloise Wilhelmina Glen Rae,daughter of late Capt. Hector Munro, 2nd (Queen's) Regiment.