Post-war Years
On July 31, 1866, Walke was promoted to commodore. From May 1, 1868 until April 30, 1870, he commanded the naval station at Mound City, Illinois. While waiting orders to his next assignment, Walke was promoted to rear admiral on July 20, 1870. He was placed on the retired list on April 26, 1871. However, his service to the Navy did not end, for, on that same day, he reported for some variety of special duty under the senior admiral of the Navy, Admiral David Dixon Porter. That tour lasted until October 1, at which time he was appointed to the United States Lighthouse Board.
Detached on April 1, 1873, he retired to a life of writing and sketching until his death in Brooklyn, New York.
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