Walter John Victor (July 1, 1917 – October 14, 2014) was an American photographer and World War II veteran.
He was born in Dupont, Pennsylvania to Frank and Agnes Victor. He later moved to Dawsonville, Georgia. Victor fought at Utah Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, serving as a gunsmith for the 9th Infantry Division. His division also assisted the liberation of Dachau concentration camp. Victor was named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in May 2010 for his service. He also earned one Silver Star and two Bronze Stars. In 1966, he became a team photographer for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves named the first base camera well at Turner Field for Victor in 2006. Twelve of his photographs are housed in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. A compilation of his work was included in the book Brave at Heart: The Life and Lens of Walter Victor, published in 2007. Victor was a Master Mason belonging to the Etowah Lodge in Dawsonville, Georgia. He was married to Ruth and had four children. Victor died on October 14, 2014, aged 97, and was interred at Georgia National Cemetery.
Walter John Victor (July 1, 1917 – October 14, 2014) was an American photographer and World War II veteran.
Table of Contents
- 1 Biography
- 2 References
- 3 External links
- 3.1 Writings on the Spiritual Life: A Selection of Works of Hugh, Adam, Achard, Richard, Walter, and Godfrey of St. Victor (Victorine Texts in ... in Translation: Exegesis, Theology, and Spir)
- 3.2 Walter Victor
- 3.3 Glazounov - Violin Concerto 12" vinyl LP - Jascha Heifetz RCA Victor LSC-2734 white dog Walter Hendel
- 3.4 Man Who Thinks He Can Art Print. 60 Colours/2 Sizes. Walter Wintle. Motivational. Graduation. The Victor
- 3.5 Walter Victor
- 3.6 The Jazz Singer - 25th Anniversary Edition
- 3.7 The Great Waltz
- 3.8 The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight
- 3.9 ZITY Mens Polo Shirt Cool Quick-Dry Sweat-Wicking Color Block Short Sleeve Sports Golf Tennis T-Shirt(Awb-L)
- 3.10 Under One Sky by The Tenors
Biography
He was born in Dupont, Pennsylvania to Frank and Agnes Victor. He highly developed moved to Dawsonville, Georgia. Victor fought at Utah Beach upon D-Day, June 6, 1944, serving as a gunsmith for the 9th Infantry Division. His division also assisted the liberation of Dachau amalgamation camp. Victor was named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in May 2010 for his service. He also earned one Silver Star and two Bronze Stars. In 1966, he became a team photographer for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves named the first base camera skillfully at Turner Field for Victor in 2006. Twelve of his photographs are housed in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. A compilation of his perform was included in the book Brave at Heart: The Life and Lens of Walter Victor, published in 2007. Victor was a Master Mason belonging to the Etowah Lodge in Dawsonville, Georgia. He was married to Ruth and had four children. Victor died upon October 14, 2014, aged 97, and was interred at Georgia National Cemetery.
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Last update 2021-08-06