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He is a fascinating fellow. I think his post-war career is almost as his war-time career. The whole grave robbing thing is particularly interesting to me.
As for going into battle without weapons, you, are of course, quite right, and that he did so–with complete disregard for his safety–is why he was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor for valor above and beyond the call of duty. As for helpful, it’s true he had no weapons, but what an inspiration to his men–leading from the front with no weapons, oblivious to the danger….
Eric
]]>He might have. I honestly don’t know. I have a bio of him that I can check.
Eric
]]>I’d never heard of di Cesnola up until this point (which I suppose is why he is part of your forgotten cavalrymen series). He’s really interesting.
This may be a stupid question, but how exactly do soldiers go into battle without weapons? That seems like sure death to me, not to mention not all that helpful to anyone.
One of my favorite characters of the war. Did the count see any action at 1st Bull Run?
Mike
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