Riding that Rebel Down

During the Romney Campaign (and the period covered by the B & O Winter Command simulation), both Brigadier General Benjamin Kelley and Brigadier General Frederick W. Lander were suffering from wounds received in action: Kelley at the Battle of Phillipi on June 3rd 1861 and Lander at Edwards Ferry on October 22nd 1861. Lander was to be assigned to the Department of Harper's Ferry and Cumberland, but due to Lander's wounding, Kelley was assigned.

Both officers, Colonel's at the time, fought at Philippi. Kelley was wounded a shot fired by a quartermaster as the Confederates retreated. Lander, mounted, rode down and captured the man who fired the shot that wounded Kelley.

Brigadier General Benjamin F. Kelley

Brigadier General (Then Colonel) Frederick W. Lander at Philippi