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May 22, 1818
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
During the Battle of Waterloo, a Coldstream regiment sergeant rescues his wounded brother from a burning barn amid the conflict and returns to his unit for the victorious pursuit.
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FRATERNAL AFFECTION.
In the battle of Waterloo, near the close of the dreadful conflict, a sergeant of the Coldstream regiment, earnestly solicited the officer commanding his company, for permission to retire from the ranks for a few minutes; the latter expressing some surprise at this request, the other said, "Your Honour need not doubt of my immediate return."--Permission being given him, he flew to an adjoining barn, to which the enemy in their retreat had set fire, and thence bore on his shoulders his wounded brother, who he knew lay helpless in the midst of the flames. Having deposited him safely for the moment under a hedge, he returned to his post in time to share in the victorious pursuit of the routed enemy.
In the battle of Waterloo, near the close of the dreadful conflict, a sergeant of the Coldstream regiment, earnestly solicited the officer commanding his company, for permission to retire from the ranks for a few minutes; the latter expressing some surprise at this request, the other said, "Your Honour need not doubt of my immediate return."--Permission being given him, he flew to an adjoining barn, to which the enemy in their retreat had set fire, and thence bore on his shoulders his wounded brother, who he knew lay helpless in the midst of the flames. Having deposited him safely for the moment under a hedge, he returned to his post in time to share in the victorious pursuit of the routed enemy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Family
What keywords are associated?
Waterloo Battle
Brother Rescue
Sergeant Heroism
Coldstream Regiment
Fraternal Affection
What entities or persons were involved?
Sergeant Of The Coldstream Regiment
Wounded Brother
Officer Commanding The Company
Where did it happen?
Battle Of Waterloo
Story Details
Key Persons
Sergeant Of The Coldstream Regiment
Wounded Brother
Officer Commanding The Company
Location
Battle Of Waterloo
Event Date
Battle Of Waterloo
Story Details
A sergeant obtains permission to leave his post briefly during the Battle of Waterloo to rescue his wounded brother from a burning barn set by retreating enemies, then returns to participate in the pursuit of the routed foe.