gallant act
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In an extraordinary letter of thanks, the officer's father wrote to Robert Malin to commend his "gallant act" and invite him to visit them.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2018
At Andrews, Sadat praised Carter for the "brave and gallant act" of calling the summit.
From Time Magazine Archive
The present generation has not gazed at a more gallant act than Cervera at Santiago.
From Time Magazine Archive
At the same time Captain Stopford performed a similar gallant act in rescuing a dismounted trooper.
From Blue Lights Hot Work in the Soudan by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
Gerald, who had witnessed Owen’s gallant act, trembling lest he should fail and lose his life, gave a shout of joy when he saw him successful and safe again on board.
From The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley by Kingston, William Henry Giles
