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| HMS Pegasus (1897) Naval Art Prints, Paintings and Drawings |
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Keep It Up, Lads. Were Outclassed And Done For, But Keep It Up! Lieutenant Richard Turner, the gunnery officer of H.M.S. Pegasus, was one of the first to be hit, both his legs being shattered by a shell. But as he lay bleeding to death his thoughts were for the honour of his ship and the Service. Keep it up lads, he called to his men. Were outclassed and done for, but d--- them, and keep it up! Then, after asking for brandy and a cigarette, Lieutenant Turner died. But to the end the men took courage from his words. |
A Marine Holds Aloft The Union Jack Of The Pegasus Which Had Been Shot From Its Staff. During the action the flag of the Pegasus was shot away from its staff. A Marine at once ran forward, picked it up, and waved it aloft. He was struck down while standing on the deck exposed to the enemys fire, but another came forward to take his place. Until the end the flag was kept flying. Most of the casualties occurred on deck, and with the utmost bravery Staff-surgeon Alfred J. Hewitt rendered every assistance to the wounded. |
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