From the May 17th Hamilton (Can) Spectator by Gail Douglas.
James Fitzgimmon was an Irish-born British soldier who risked his life as a spy to bring essential information that led to the British victory at the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a turning point in the defense of Upper Canada.
Today, his body is in a pauper's grave on the grounds of England's Windsor Castle.
In 1813, American forces held Fort George and Queenstown on the Niagara Peninsula. From there, there were constant raids on Canadian farms and villages.
Lt. James Fitzgibbon of the British 42nd Regt. asked to pick 50 men to harass the enemy, carry out reconnaisaance missions and chase down raiders
An Irishman...In the British Army? --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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