Lieutenant Henry Gallant: A Hero of the Great War

Lieutenant Henry Gallant (The Henry Gallant Saga Book 2)

by H. Peter Alesso

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Lieutenant Henry Gallant was a Canadian soldier who fought in the Great War. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military honor for gallantry in the face of the enemy.

Gallant was born in Montreal, Quebec, on March 22, 1895. He was the son of Irish immigrants. Gallant attended St. Patrick's Academy in Montreal and then went on to study at the University of Montreal.

When the Great War broke out in 1914, Gallant enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was assigned to the 14th Canadian Battalion. Gallant served with the 14th Battalion in France and Belgium. He was wounded in action on several occasions.

On October 30, 1917, Gallant was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of Passchendaele. Gallant led his men in an attack on a German machine gun nest. He was wounded in the attack, but he continued to fight. Gallant's actions helped to secure a victory for the Canadians.

Gallant was a brave and dedicated soldier. He was a role model for his men. Gallant's story is a reminder of the sacrifices that Canadians made during the Great War.

The Henry Gallant Saga

The Henry Gallant Saga is a series of books that tells the story of Lieutenant Henry Gallant. The books are written by Canadian author Michael Bliss.

The first book in the series, In Flanders Fields, was published in 1992. The book tells the story of Gallant's early life and his experiences in the Great War. The second book in the series, A Soldier's Heart, was published in 1994. The book tells the story of Gallant's life after the war.

The Henry Gallant Saga is a valuable contribution to Canadian literature. The books are a well-written and moving account of a Canadian hero.

Legacy

Lieutenant Henry Gallant is remembered as a hero of the Great War. His Victoria Cross is on display at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. There is also a street named after Gallant in Montreal.

Gallant's story is a reminder of the courage and sacrifice of the Canadians who fought in the Great War.

Lieutenant Henry Gallant (The Henry Gallant Saga Book 2)

by H. Peter Alesso

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	881 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	284 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE