Charles C. Rich's miraculous healing at Crooked River

During the Battle of Crooked River in Missouri in 1838, Charles C. Rich demonstrated remarkable composure amidst heavy combat. While bullets were flying thick and fast, Rich paused his combat duties, laid down his sword in the heat of battle, and administered the ordinance of the laying on of hands to the Apostle David W. Patten, who had fallen mortally wounded. Following this act of spiritual care, Rich immediately resumed his sword, assumed command of the forces, and led the Saints to victory in the engagement, as recorded in accounts such as those published in the Biographical Encyclopedia and the Millennial Star.