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| HENRY BAKER | ||||||||||||||||||
| He became Governor of Derry on April 19th 1689, after Lundy escaped. Henry baker became joint governor along with his comrade the reverend George Walker. he proved to be a fearless soldier and was present at the battle on april 21st when the French general De Maumont was killed. He died of a fever on the 30th june, much to the regret of the Garrison. he was buried in St. Columbs Cathedral | ||||||||||||||||||
| REVEREND GEORGE WALKER | ||||||||||||||||||
| He became Governor of Derry on April 19th along with Baker, many tributes are paid to this heroic defender as it would appear he was present at all actions during the siege. In the historical picture of the "relief" the figure of Walker pointing accross the Foil amongst the starving defenders, plays a prominent part. He was rightly entrusted with the conveyance of an address of congratulation on the relief to the King and Queen in London. This address was signed by some 145 of the principal officers of the garrison and leading citizens. He was present at the battle of the Boyne and saw Duke Shomberg fall mortally wounded, and rushing down to encourage the men, was struck with a cannon ball, fell dead. The Walker memorial pillar on the city walls was erected in 1828 and was destroyed by a terrorist bomb during the recent troubles. His remains were finally laid to rest in the church of Castlecaulfield, where they are marked by a fitting monument | ||||||||||||||||||
| JOHN MITCHELBURNE | ||||||||||||||||||
| He became Governor of the city on 30th June 1689 until the end of the siege. An excellant soldier on all accounts, he tried to make Lundy take positive action but obviously failed this task. It was Major Bakers wish on his death bed that Mitchelburne would replace him as Governor. He will be remembered by all, each time we see that expression of defiance, "the crimson flag", it demonstrates the price which must be paid for freedom, Blood!!! The Apprentice boys are indebted to Mitchelburne as it was he, who formed the first Club and organised the Siege commemorations until his death. So long as the crimson banner flies, the defence of the city will never be forgotten, nor the name Mitchelburne. He is buried beside his friend and comrade Adam Murray in Glendermott old churchyard. | ||||||||||||||||||
| ADAM MURRAY | ||||||||||||||||||
| He took part in many of the major battles of the siege, he will be remembered by all Protestants to the present day, as the words "NO SURRENDER", were attributed to him. He was involved in all the garrisons battles outside the walls- especially the battle of Pennyburn, where the French General, De Maumont fell to the sword of brave Murray. he died in 1706, a staunch defender of Protestantism. in the centenary celebrations held in 1788 of the shutting of the gates, his great Grandson, James Murray, proudly carried the sword which his gallant ancestor slew the French general. | ||||||||||||||||||
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