The Pitcairn Plaque in memory of his heroism at Bunker Hill Major John Pitcarn, fatally wounded while rallying the Royal Marines at the Battle of Bunker Hill, was carried from the field to the boats, on the back of his son, who kissed him and returned to duty. He died June 17, 1775 and his buried was interred beneath this church Old North Chruch, Boston http://www.winthrop.dk/majpit7.html