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 JOHN PELHAM

by Julian, Zachary, Joseph, Noah and Ryan

John Pelham fought with such valor and dedication for the confederacy, gave his life in the cause the confederacy's beleif in state's rights. Thus, becoming symbol of Alabama's fighting spirit.The spirit and determination of "The Gallant Pelham" in all wars who have offered themselves defend the state, the nation and the principles in which they believed. still is the heart that beat for his land Hushed is the voice and cold is the band never to ride withe the ringing brigade never to lead with the glittering blade never to change with Red cross again weep light Artillery! Pelham is slain. He never had a wife or children. As John and Rosser sat down for dinner with custer on April 14,1861 the confederates had been one in the mess hall knew how long major Anderson could hold on to the fort. Most student of the war Between the states know only the bare bones about John Pelham. some have read about him in Freeman`s Lee`s Lievtenants, and some have heard about him in connection with J.E.B stuart or the Battle of Fredericksbug. But the Average American has never even heard of him.