William Peel throwing a live shell

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William Peel throwing a live shell

Captain William Peel (1824 - 1858) depicted in the act of bravery that won his first Victoria Cross during the Crimean War, namely throwing a live Russian shell back over the parapet to prevent the explosion of the British powder and ammunition cases amongst which it had fallen

Media ID 4436701

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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