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August 9, 1855
Gallipolis Journal
Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio
What is this article about?
During the attack on the Mamelon, an English officer's wife showed remarkable courage. General Pennefather awarded her a medal taken from a dead Russian officer, pinning it on her shawl with a gallant compliment.
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While the attack on the Mamelon was going on, an English lady, the wife of one of the officers, was present and displayed great coolness and courage. Gen. Pennefather, observing this, went up and cut off a medal from the coat of a dead Russian officer, and in the most gallant manner, and with a very pretty compliment, pinned it on her shawl, saying she had fairly earned it. The general is a great favorite with the army, and the lady, who has great personal attractions, and is the daughter of an old general officer, highly prizes the medal, which she literally obtained on the field of battle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Mamelon Attack
English Lady Courage
Gen Pennefather
Russian Medal
Battlefield Award
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Pennefather
English Lady
Where did it happen?
During The Attack On The Mamelon
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Pennefather
English Lady
Location
During The Attack On The Mamelon
Story Details
An English officer's wife displayed great coolness and courage during the attack on the Mamelon. Gen. Pennefather cut a medal from a dead Russian officer's coat and pinned it on her shawl, complimenting that she had earned it.