what was his role there?
soldier
John FitzWalter, 2nd Baron FitzWalter
FitzWalter gained a reputation as a good soldier during Edward III's early campaigns, and he periodically returned to fight in France over the course of his career.
who was john fitzwalter? A prominent Essex landowner best known for his criminal activities, particularly around Colchester. where was he born? UNANSWERABLE was he a part of any service? Yes, Royal service
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John FitzWalter, 2nd Baron FitzWalter [SEP] Royal service and war in France
FitzWalter gained a reputation as a good soldier during Edward III's early campaigns, and he periodically returned to fight in France over the course of his career. In 1346, for example, no longer serving under Northampton, he served with the Prince of Wales, with whom FitzWalter indentured to serve for six months at a wage of 100 marks. In return he brought the Prince 20 men-at-arms (himself, four other knights and 15 esquires) and 12 archers. As part of the Black Prince's vanguard FitzWalter fought at the Siege of Calais in 1346. He was by now an experienced soldier and had been made a knight banneret.