Fred Walker, who has died aged 91, was a former Army Commando who, in June last year, was one of 19 Pensioners at the Royal Hospital Chelsea appointed Chevaliers of the Légion d’honneur by the French ambassador, Sylvie Bermann, in recognition of the part they played in the liberation of France and Europe. Frederick John Walker was born in London on July 29 1924 and volunteered for military service with a friend during the early years of the Second World War, when both were un

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of life's gentlemen, Freddie Walker, aged 91. Fred was in The Beds and Herts Regiment before volunterering for the Commandos and went into No3 Commando. He was on the Dieppe Raid in August 1942, took part in the invasion of Scilly and landed at SWORD beach on D-Day. He was loved by all who knew him. It was an honour and a pleasure to have know you, sir. Freddie's funeral service will take place at the Wren Chapel, R

The Taxi Charity recently accompanied veteran Roy Cadman (No 3 Commando) to Dieppe for the 73rd anniversary commemorations of the Dieppe Raid. Dick Goodwin was on hand with his camera. For the full set of photos, please visit our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/taxicharity/albums/72157657871613575 #DieppeRaid #RoyCadman #No3Commando

Click here for Photo Gallery >>> Taxi Charity Assistant Chairman (and London cabbie), Dave Hemstead, and Taxi Charity Vice President, Dick Goodwin, have accompanied veteran Roy Cadman (No 3 Commando) to Dieppe for the 73rd anniversary commemorations of the Dieppe Raid. [Roy recently received the Légion d'honneur from the French government. Click here to read more about this honour]. Veteran Fred Walker was also supposed to join them but unfortunately had a hospital appointmen

​Trooper Roy Cadman (3 Commando, Royal East Kent Regiment) received the 'Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur' from the French military attaché at the Royal Hospital Chelsea yesterday. The Order is the highest decoration in France and is conferred for gallantry in action or twenty years of distinguished military or civilian service in peacetime. Roy joined the army on his 17th birthday in 1940 (he lied about his age). In 1942 he joined the Commandos and fought in North Afric