Day 1,111: valour

He was promoted to the rank of major in recognition of his valour during the battle.

Artwork of the day 
The Major Peirson's Death
John Singleton Copley
Date: 1782 - 1784
Style: Romanticism
Genre: battle painting
Media: oil
Location: Jersey Heritage, St Helier, UK
Dimensions: 365.8 x 251.5 cm

Word of the day 
valour: great courage

Quote of the day
“Nothing of real worth can ever be bought. Love, friendship, honour, valour, respect. All these things have to be earned.”
― David Gemmell, Shield of Thunder