Statue of General Sir Gordon Drummond


General Gordon Drummond was the leader of the British forces at the Battle of Lundy's Lane. A statue in his honour was located on the west edge of Drummond Hill Cemetery. Unfortunately, thieves entered Drummond Hill Cemetery in late September 2021, and stole the sculpture of General Drummond from its pediment. The ultimate motivation for the theft, and the fate of the historic monument, are still unknown (as of September 2021). A police investigation is underway.

General Gordon Drummond, GCB (27 September 1772 – 10 October 1854) was the first Canadian-born British Army officer to command the military and the civil government of Canada. As Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, Drummond distinguished himself on the Niagara front in the War of 1812 and later became Governor-General and Administrator of Canada. He led the British forces in the Battle of Lundy's Lane on July 25th, 1814.

Here, British forces under the command of Drummond engaged in a deadly battle against American forces. The site of Lundy's Lane is recognized as the bloodiest battle during the War of 1812. This monument and plaque were installed by The Niagara Parks Commission in 1989 commemorating Sir Gordon Drummond's actions during the Battle at Lundy`s Lane.

Gordon Drummond was born in Quebec City in 1772, and at a young age he became involved in various military positions before being sent to Upper Canada as Lieutenant Governor in 1813. Gordon Drummond was expected to replace unpopular lieutenant governors that had failed to make any sort of impact in the War.

His aggressive and intimidating role as Lieutenant Governor left no room for traitors or those who were suspected of aiding the Americans. However, despite his frightening character, Drummond proved to be an effective leader. He was well respected by his troops, and helped to push back American progress in the Niagara Frontier.



 


 


 


 



 


 


 


 

Empty pediment after theft of Drummond Sculpture - September 30, 2021.






 


 


 


 

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