Would Captain Johnnie Walker have thrived as an admiral?

How would Johnnie Walker's reputation change if he survived and became an admiral during a Pacific war lasting into 1946?

He would likely remain highly regarded and command an operational group, though his hands-on style might limit his suitability for very senior command.

A war continuing into 1946 could plausibly make Walker a rear admiral commanding escort carriers, supply forces, or another operational group. His reputation for anti-submarine warfare would remain strong rather than change fundamentally. The panel nevertheless distinguishes success as a fighting captain from fitness for the highest command. Walker preferred to lead, intervene, and solve the immediate problem himself. Senior command increasingly requires standing back, coordinating other commanders, and shaping a wider system. His strengths would therefore support a task-group appointment without guaranteeing equal success at the top of the naval hierarchy.