James Burdge Walton (c. 1813–1885) was a Confederate military officer who was recognized for serving in the famed Washington Artillery for two decades.

Born in New Jersey, Walton attended college in Louisiana and owned a New Orleans grocery store.

After fighting at the First Battle of Manassas, Walton and his command were assigned to James Longstreet's forces.

A prominent accomplishment of his was the design for the Hanging Tigers Head used as a badge by the Washington Artillery.

[3] Walton's son, James B. Jr., was a student at Virginia Military Institute class of 1865 who resigned to join the Confederacy in 1861.