Mark Walker
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Mark Walker (VC, KCB)(24 November 1827-18 July 1902) born in Gore Port, Finea, County Westmeath he was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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He was 26 years old, and a lieutenant in the 30th Regiment of Foot later the East Lancashire Regiment, British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 5 November 1854 at Inkerman, Crimea, Lieutenant Walker jumped over a wall in the face of two battalions of Russian Infantry which were marching towards it. This act was to encourage the men, by example, to advance against such odds - which they did and succeeded in driving back both battalions.
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Later Sir Mark. He later achieved the rank of General. He died in Arlington, Devon, England on 18 July 1902.
A memorial wall plaque can be found at Canterbury Cathedral
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His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Buffs Regimental Museum (Canterbury, England).
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Listed in order of publication year
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (1981, 1988 and 1997)
- The Irish Sword (Brian Clarke 1986)
- Irelands VCs ISBN 1-899243-00-3 (Dept of Economic Development 1995)
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
