Vernon WALKER [1891-1960]

Husband of Doris Walker, father of Veronica.

Boarded the Awa Maru from Birkenhead on 12 of March, 1921.

Arrived in Hong Kong in August, 1921, and joined the Tramways as an assistant workshop superintendant. Lived from 1922-1924 first at "Homeville" then at "East Point Flats"

On the 18th of February, 1922 married Doris Muir at St. John's Cathedral.

In 1926 promoted workshop superintendant. Lived from 1925-1928 at 1 Russell Street.

On 30th of October 1927 daughter Veronica born at French Hospital.

In 1930 promoted chief assistant engineer. Lived from 1929 to 1939 at 4 Broadwood Road.

In February 1939 promoted chief engineer and joint assistant manager.

Lived from 1940 to 1941 at 359 The Peak before being captured and interned in Stanley with Doris in room 13/79.

After liberation, recouperated in New South Wales for 1 year, and upon returning to Hong Kong continued to work in some capacity for the Tramways.

Retired from the Tramways in May, 1949, and settled in Australia.

Died at Bicton, Perth, Western Australia,

Carl Smith Collection card numbers 150071 & 2.

Obituary in the South China Morning Post, 2nd of February, 1960.