Bravery of Private Samuel Johnson, Belle Ile, 1761

Bravery of Private Samuel Johnson of the Green Howards, Capture of Belle Ile, Brittany, France, 1761, during the Seven Years War (1756-1763). Seeing a subaltern of his regiment about to be killed by a French grenadier, Johnson rushed to protect him, killed several enemy soldiers and carried the officer to safety, thereby saving his life

1760s 1761 Bayonet Brave Bravery Courageous Enemies Grenadier Howards Loyal Loyalty Protect Saving Subaltern

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