General Stephen Elliott rose from captain of a militia artillery battery to command of an infantry brigade.
Wounded on five separate occasions, Elliott exemplified courage a.
Handpicked to defend Sumter to the last extremity, Elliott performed so well that his Yankee foes saluted him by dipping the Union flag in recognition of his courage and steadfastness.
His early war reputation as a daring raider and superb artilleryman grew to true Hero status through his exemplary service at Fort Sumter.
General Stephen Elliott rose from captain of a militia artillery battery to command of an infantry brigade