General Sir Mark Walker VC, KCB (24 November 1827 – 18 July 1902) was a British Army officer and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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.

[1][2]His Victoria Cross was until recently on display at The Buffs Regimental Museum, Canterbury, England.

[3] A memorial wall plaque honouring Sir Mark is found at Canterbury Cathedral.