CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY: SOLDIERLY CONDUCT - Private Polk Dye

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Submitted by James H. Douglas   JimRedWing@aol.com  
02 November 2001 
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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson, pg.387.  

Victor M. Rose, in his history, says: 

"The soldierly conduct of Private Polk Dye, of Co. F, Third Texas 
Cavalry, in the battle of Elk Horn, deserves mention.  Having lost 
his horse, he joined temporarily a company of the Third Louisiana 
Infantry, and stood the brunt of battle with that noble regiment 
all day.  In the last of many charges made by the regiment, his arm 
was broken by a minnie-ball.  He was assisted to his own regiment 
by his comrades of the day, who paid him high compliments for his 
coolness and courage.