John Anthony Walker

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John Anthony Walker

AKA John Anthony Walker, Jr.

Born: 28-Jul-1937
Birthplace: Washington, DC
Died: 28-Aug-2014
Location of death: Butner, NC [1]
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Spy

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Naval CWO, spy for the Soviet Union

Military service: US Navy (1955-76, Chief Warrant Officer)

[1] Federal Correctional Institute, Butner, NC.

Brother: Arthur Walker (also a convicted spy)
Wife: Barbara Crowley (div. 1976, three daughters, one son)

Burglary 1955 (arrested)
Espionage
Risk Factors: Diabetes, Throat Cancer

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