Original sentence: He was a key figure in Derry in the early years of the Troubles, and played a prominent role in the events surrounding the creation and defence of Free Derry.John (Johnnie) White (died 2007) was Officer Commanding the Official Irish Republican Army (Official IRA) in Derry, Northern Ireland and later Adjutant General of the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA)
Edited sentence: He was a key figure in the City of Derry in the early years of the Troubles, and played a prominent role in the events surrounding the creation of and subsequent events in an area of the City known as Free Derry.John (Johnnie) White (died 2007) was a member (rank: Officer Commanding) the Official Irish Republican Army (Official IRA) in Derry, Northern Ireland and later a member (rank: Adjutant General) of the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA)