Gallantry in battle.
Army Hospital, Charlottesville, May 18th, 1862
To the Editors of the Dispatch:
Allow me through the medium of your most excellent paper, to make mention of the daring bravery of J. Pinkney Waddy, ensign of the 23d Virginia regiment.
During the recent battle at McDowell, and while the fire of the enemy was at its hottest, he was ordered to advance with his colors twenty yards in front of the regiment, With unfaltering step and unflinching courage he marched boldly forward, (accompanied only by the color-guard, Messrs, Moss and Waish,) within a short distance of an enraged foe, Strange to say, he escaped uninjured, but both of his guard were seriously wounded while in this perilous position.
The conduct of Mr. Waddy was taken admired by both officers and men. Too high cannot be lavished upon the cool and determined courage of this gallant young officer.
To the Editors of the Dispatch:
George T. Waddy, Sergeant Major of the 183 regiment, was not wounded, as has since User reported. R.
