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The Daily Dispatch: April 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], An interesting incident. (search)
An interesting incident.
--We have been informed of an incident, of recent occurrence, which affords a pleasing illustration of the steadiness and nerve of our men under the most embarrassing circumstances.
The day before the enemy opened fire upon Island No.11 of our men died.
The interment was ordered for the next day, and his company was detailed to perform the last melancholy duties towards their departed comrade.--While engaged in this duty the enemy opened fire on the party, although, by the usages of war, they should, at such a moment have been exempted from attack.
Never the less, the Federals threw a number of shells among the burial party, but without dispersing them or even disturbing the consummation of the solemn ceremony.
Not a man moved, although thirteen shells were thrown, many of which burst in dangerous proximity to the little party standing around the dead soldier's grave.
The ceremonies were brought to a conclusion without unseemly haste, and the company