Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy during the American Civil War, was awarded the Southern Cross of Honor for her significant contributions to the Confederate cause. She gathered and relayed valuable intelligence to Confederate forces, which aided in various military operations. Her daring actions, including evading capture and her willingness to risk her life, earned her recognition and respect among her peers and commanders. The award symbolized her bravery and commitment to the Southern cause.
Yes, Belle Boyd was awarded the Southern Cross of Honor by the United Daughters of the Confederacy for her service as a Confederate spy during the American Civil War. She was also given the honorary rank of captain by Confederate General Stonewall Jackson for her contributions to the Southern cause.
Marie Isabella "Belle" Boyd
During the US Civil War, Belle Boyd (isabella Marie Boyd, 1844-1900) was a sometime-spy for the Confederacy in Fort Royal, Virginia, and was arrested for espionage on July 29, 1862. She was exchanged for Union prisoners and later arrested again, but released. She received the Southern Cross of Honor for her aid to the Confederate Army in May 1862,
belle Boyd died June 11 1900
Belle Boyd, the Conferate spy, died in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Belle Boyd was born in Martinsburg, VA. (later W VA)
belle Boyd got arrested 6 times
Yes
who are Bella Boyd's siblings
Her real name was Isabella Maria Boyd. She gave information to General Stonewall Jackson.
Belle Boyd is the daughter of Mary Glenn Boyd and Benjamin Reed Boyd. Both of which were slave and store owners.
Isabelle was her real name but she likes to be called Belle