Chapter XIX: Part 19

NINETIETH REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeant CHARLES SANDERSON.—Brought back
Captain Tinling, on the 8th. of September, 1855, after the Redan was
given up; distinguished conduct generally during the assault and
during the siege. The following never missed a trench duty: Private
JOHN ALEXANDER, present at the capture of Egerton’s pits; present on
the 8th. of June and on the 18th. of June, in the Quarries; on the
6th. of September, 1855, brought back Captain Buckley, Scots Fusilier
Guards, when mortally wounded; on the 8th. of September, 1855, was one
of the last men in the Redan; generally distinguished. Bugler EDWARD
FLAXMAN, on the 18th. of June, 1855, rescued several wounded men in
front of the Quarries under a heavy fire; on the 8th. of September,
1855, volunteered for the assault in place of another bugler, and
brought back Lieutenant-Colonel Hancock, and secured his jewellery,
watch, etc.; also brought back Lieutenant Deverill, 90th; generally
gallant behaviour. Private JOHN LAWLESS, present on the 19th. of
April, 1855; assault on Egerton’s rifle-pits; on the 18th. of June,
1855, present; recommended by Captain Preston for distinguished
conduct, when a working party was assaulted, when he remained with him
after all had retired; on the 8th. of September, at the Redan, took
the first Russian prisoner; brought in a wounded comrade. Private
THOMAS BAYLEY, distinguished conduct during a sortie, when he remained
with his captain, the others, except one, having retired; present on
the 18th. of June in the Quarries, and working party in the Quarries
on the 8th. of September; conduct always gallant and permanent.
Private JOHN GOLDSMITH, attack of rifle-pits, on the 19th. of April,
1855; defence of Quarries, on the 8th. of June; attack on the Redan,
on the 18th. of June; assault on the Redan, on the 8th. of September;
personal encounter with a Russian soldier while in the act of stabbing
an officer of the 97th. regiment, and wounded through the face and
nose. Corporal HENRY HILL, was in the attack on the Redan on the 8th.
of September, 1855, and wounded in the Redan; generally gallant
conduct. Private MICHAEL WHELAN, was in the attack on Egerton’s
Rifle-pits on the 19th. of April, 1855, and in reserve in the attack
on the Quarries, on the 7th. of June, 1855, and in the attack on the
Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855; was wounded in nine places;
generally gallant behaviour; both landed in the Crimea with the
regiment, on the 5th. of December, 1854, and never missed a trench
duty.

NINETY-THIRD REGIMENT.—The following (except Private LESLIE who was
not present at Balaklava, but was at the other actions,) served
throughout the war, and were present at the Alma, Inkermann, and
Balaklava, and the assaults of the 18th. of June and the 8th. of
September, 1855. Colour-Sergeant ALEXANDER KNOX, Colour-Sergeant at
the Alma and Balaklava, and distinguished himself by his coolness and
activity in the trenches. Sergeant ARCHIBALD CRABTREE, was sergeant of
the volunteers of the regiment who entered the Redan on the night of
the fall of Sebastopol. Lance-Corporal WILLIAM M‘KENZIE, was the first
man to step out when volunteers were called for from the regiment to
enter the Redan on the night of the fall of Sebastopol. Private John
Leslie, was severely wounded at the Alma, but refused to leave the
field, and remained fighting in the ranks, although shot through the
right arm, until the battle was over. Private PETER M‘KAY, was the
first man of the volunteers of his regiment who entered the Redan on
the night of the fall of Sebastopol. Private JOHN FORBES was severely
wounded in the trenches on the 14th. of July, 1855, and discharged
from hospital on the 26th. of July, 1855; rejoined his regiment, and
was present at the final assault. Private JAMES DAVIDSON. Sergeant
JAMES KIDDIE and Private JAMES COBB, both present throughout the war,
including the actions of the Alma and Balaklava, till severely wounded
in the trenches, the former on the 16th. of July, 1855, and the latter
on the 8th. of September following.

NINETY-FIFTH REGIMENT.—The following seven men were present at the
Alma, sortie of the 26th. of October, and Inkermann, and (with the
exception of Privates ENGLISH and JACQUES) served in the trenches
throughout the whole siege. Private JAMES CODY, wounded at Inkermann.
Private PATRICK DOOLEY, volunteered to carry ammunition to the
Quarries on the 8th. of June, 1855, and remained there fighting when
the enemy attempted to retake them. Corporal JAMES LINN, present at
the battle of the Alma, repulse of sortie on the 26th. of October,
1854, and battle of Inkermann. Corporal SAMUEL WEBB, volunteered to
carry ammunition to the Quarries on the 8th. of June, 1855, and
remained therein when the enemy attempted to retake them; mentioned in
division orders by Sir De Lacy Evans for his gallantry at the Alma.
Private JAMES ENGLISH, served in the trenches nearly throughout the
siege. Private PETER GALLAGHER, served in the trenches throughout the
whole siege. Private JOHN JACQUES, present at the Alma, (wounded in
shoulder and right arm); served in the trenches from March, 1855, to
the end of the siege. Sergeant NATHAN ORMOND, gallantry at the Alma.
Private WILLIAM HARRIS, gallantry in the trenches.

NINETY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Sergeant PATRICK DONNELLAN, was mentioned in
General Simpson’s despatch on account of his gallant conduct on the
8th. of September, 1855; he spiked one of the enemy’s guns. Corporal
ANDREW CURRAN, was bugler to the regiment on the above assault, and
behaved in a remarkably cool and gallant manner, and was mentioned in
the despatch. Private HENRY JACKSON, was mentioned in the despatch as
having highly distinguished himself at the assault on the Redan, on
the 8th. of September, 1855, and was wounded. Private JOHN COTTERILL,
was likewise mentioned for his gallant bearing, and was severely
wounded; he was also engaged with the enemy on the 22nd. of March,
1855. Private PATRICK M‘MILTRY, highly distinguished himself on the
occasion of the assault on the Redan, on the 8th. of September, and
was severely wounded; he was also engaged in the sortie on the 22nd.
of March, 1855, and greatly distinguished himself. Sergeant WILLIAM
NEWMANN, was one of the first to enter the Redan, on the 8th. of
September, and took the Russian captain of artillery prisoner, when,
taking him to the rear, he was so severely wounded that his life was
for a long time despaired of. Colour-Sergeant FRANCIS WEDGEWORTH,
landed with the regiment in the Crimea, and did duty uninterruptedly
until the date of his promotion to the Depôt Companies, on the 22nd.
of February, 1856; was present at the attack on the Redan on the 8th.
of September, and was severely wounded; he was mentioned in General
Simpson’s despatch among those highly distinguished. Private WILLIAM
FITZGERALD, highly distinguished himself on the occasion of the
assault on the Redan, on the 8th. of September, 1855; lost his left
leg.

RIFLE BRIGADE, FIRST BATTALION.—Each of the following received a medal
and four clasps: Colour-Sergeant JOHN HICKS, was a volunteer for the
attack on the rifle-pits, on the 20th. of November, 1854, under Lieut.
Tryon, by whose side he was when that officer was killed; was one of
the covering party on the 18th. of June, and was distinguished
throughout the siege for his coolness and gallantry. Private BERNARD
M‘MAHON, was serving in the band, and displayed great coolness and
courage on various occasions in bringing in wounded; on the 18th. of
June he joined the ranks (a volunteer) in order that he might take a
more active part in the attack of that day. Privates JOHN KING,
PATRICK M‘CANN, HENRY BAILEY, THOMAS DAVIS, and JOHN GREEN, were in
the attack on the rifle-pits, under Lieutenant Tryon, on the 20th. of
November, 1854; retaking of the third parallel on the 2nd. of
December, 1854; and the sortie on the Woronzoff Road on the 12th. of
December, 1854. Privates King, Bailey, Davis, and Green were also
volunteers for the rifle-pits on the 17th. of October, in advance of
Greenhill, and volunteers to occupy the rifle-pits on the 12th. of
April, 1855. Private Bailey was not at the sortie on the 12th. of
December, but was a volunteer sharpshooter in April, 1855; and Private
Davis was one of the covering party on the 18th. of June following.
Sergeant-Major RICHARD CORNELIUS, present at the battles of the Alma,
Balaklava, and Inkermann; Sergeant-Major of the battalion during the
siege of Sebastopol from October, 1854, to October, 1855, and
distinguished for his zeal and activity during the winter of 1854–5;
medal and four clasps. Private WALTER EAGLE, present at the taking of
the rifle-pits on the 20th. of November, 1854; retaking of the third
parallel on the 2nd. of December, 1854; in the sortie on the Woronzoff
Road on the 12th. of December, 1854; volunteer for sharpshooting on
the 12th. of April, 1855; severely wounded, and subsequently
discharged on pension; granted a medal and four clasps.

RIFLE BRIGADE, SECOND BATTALION.—The following three sergeants were
present at the Alma and Inkermann: Sergeant-Major JOHN WALLER, general
gallant conduct during siege operations; severely wounded on the 8th.
of September. Colour-Sergeant DANIEL FISHER, formed up a party, and
silenced two carronades in the caponnière of the Redan, on the 8th. of
September; went in search of wounded comrades same afternoon, under
heavy fire. Sergeant JAMES HARRYWOOD, good and gallant conduct during
the whole of the campaign; severely wounded in the new sap on the 1st.
of September. Sergeant THOMAS BURGE, present at the Alma, commanded
sharpshooters with much credit during the latter part of the siege;
rendered great service to Lieutenant Blayne, in command of a covering
party, on the 8th. of September. Corporal JOSEPH BRADSHAW, accompanied
Captain Forman in a night reconnaissance to Russian advanced works on
the 16th. of June; volunteered on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of
September; Alma and Inkermann. Private CHARLES FEOUGH, acted as
volunteer sharpshooter through the whole of the siege; present at the
Alma and Inkermann; general gallant conduct. Private MICHAEL
M‘CORMICK, conspicuous on the 18th. of June in his exertions to assist
the officer in command of the ladder party under very heavy fire, when
the latter was disabled; present at the Alma. Colour-Sergeant C. F.
MUNRO, general gallant conduct in the trenches and at the Alma.
Private MARK BENN, present during the whole campaign; gallant conduct
during the siege and at the Alma. Private CHARLES DENCER, present at
the Alma, and a volunteer sharpshooter during the siege.

THE SARDINIAN WAR MEDAL.

The King of Sardinia, following the example of the Emperor of the French, presented four hundred war medals for military valour to the British troops; and fifty to the Royal Navy and Marines. This medal was distributed both to officers and men. It has a watered, dark blue ribbon. On the obverse are the arms (white cross of Savoy) and crown of Sardinia, with a branch of laurel and of palm, and the inscription “AL VALORE MILITARE,” For Military Valour. The reverse bears two laurel branches, with the words “SPEDIZIONE D’ORIENTE,” Expedition of the East, and the date 1855–1856. The following officers and men were selected for the Sardinian Medal, on account of the services specified against their names:—

Sardinian War Medal.
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GENERAL OFFICERS.—General Sir GEORGE BROWN, G.C.B., commanded the
light division at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and was
severely wounded on the last-named occasion; commanded the expedition
to Kertch; was in command of the light division, except while absent
on account of his wound, and while in command of the expedition to
Kertch; served also during the siege of Sebastopol up to the 27th. of
June, 1855, when he was compelled to return to England by severe
illness. Lieutenant-General Sir RICHARD ENGLAND, G.C.B., commanded the
third division at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and the siege
of Sebastopol, till August, 1855, when he was compelled to return to
England by severe illness. Major-General Sir HENRY JOHN WILLIAM
BENTINCK, K.C.B., commanded the brigade of Guards at the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann, and was severely wounded on the last-named
occasion; on his return to the army he commanded the fourth division
during the remainder of the siege of Sebastopol. Major-General Lord
ROKEBY, K.C.B., commanded the brigade of Guards from February, 1855,
till the end of the siege of Sebastopol; for part of the time also was
in command of the first division. Major-General the Honourable Sir
JAMES YORKE SCARLETT, K.C.B., commanded the heavy cavalry brigade at
the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann; subsequently in 1855, the cavalry
division. Major-General Sir HARRY DAVID JONES, K.C.B., Royal
Engineers, commanded the Royal Engineers during the siege of
Sebastopol, from March, 1855. Major-General Sir WILLIAM EYRE, K.C.B.,
commanded a brigade at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and
Inkermann, and the siege of Sebastopol. Major-General JOHN EDWARD
DUPUIS, C.B., Royal Artillery, served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5,
including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and siege
of Sebastopol.

STAFF.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE WYNEL MAYOW, unattached;
served as a Staff officer attached to the cavalry in the campaign of
1854–5, and was present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and
Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant-Colonel Honourable
ADRIAN HOPE, 93rd. regiment; served on the Staff of the third
division at the Alma, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol, till
April, 1855, when he was ordered to join his regiment at home, in
consequence of regimental promotion. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel
Honourable LEICESTER CURZON, Rifle Brigade; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5 as Assistant Military Secretary to the Field
Marshall (Lord Raglan); and afterwards, in the same capacity, to
General Sir James Simpson, G.C.B.; was present at the battles of the
Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel KENNETH DOUGLAS MACKENZIE, 92nd. regiment;
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; served at the battles of the
Alma and Inkermann as a brigade-major attached to the light
division; afterwards as an assistant quartermaster-general at
Balaklava. Brevet-Lieut.-Colonel HUGH SMITH, 3rd. regiment; served
the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; at the Alma, Balaklava, and
Inkermann as a deputy-assistant quartermaster-general attached to
the fourth division; afterwards, during the siege of Sebastopol, as
assistant adjutant-general to that division; and in the same
capacity with the expedition to Kinburn. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel
JOSEPH EDWIN THACKWELL, unattached; served the Eastern Campaign of
1854–5; at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and sortie of the
26th. of October, 1854, and till August, 1855, as a brigade-major
attached to the second division; subsequently as assistant
adjutant-general to the third division. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel
ROBERT LOCKHART ROSS, served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5 as a
captain with the 93rd. regiment at the battles of the Alma and
Balaklava; and subsequently on the Staff as an assistant
adjutant-general at Balaklava. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE
SHADWELL, unattached; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; at the
battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and part of the siege
of Sebastopol, as aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Sir Colin
Campbell, G.C.B., subsequently, during the remainder of the service,
as an assistant adjutant-general. Lieutenant-Colonel EDWARD BRUCE
HAMLEY, Royal Artillery; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5,
including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, sortie
of the 26th. of October, 1854, and the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel Honourable AUGUSTUS MURRAY CATHCART,
unattached; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; at the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann as aide-de-camp to Major-General the
Honourable Sir George Cathcart, K.C.B.; during the siege of
Sebastopol as deputy-assistant quartermaster-general to the light
division. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN AGMONDISHAM VESEY KIRKLAND,
unattached; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the
battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol, up to
August, 1855, as deputy-assistant adjutant-general. Brevet-Major
VINCENT WING, 95th. regiment; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5;
was severely wounded at the battle of the Alma, when he was on the
Staff of Major-General Sir John Lysaght Pennefather, K.C.B.; was
afterwards with his regiment during part of the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major EDWARD FELLOWES, 11th. Hussars; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5 as deputy-assistant quartermaster-general
attached to the cavalry division; was present at the battles of the
Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major JOHN HACKETT, unattached; served the Eastern Campaign
of 1854–5 as deputy-assistant quartermaster-general; was present at
the battles of Balaklava and Inkermann, and the early part of the
siege of Sebastopol, till ordered to proceed to Scutari, where the
services of an officer of the quartermaster-general’s department
were required. Brevet-Major ARCHIBALD HENRY PLANTAGENET STUART
WORTLEY, unattached; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5 as a
deputy-assistant quartermaster-general attached to the third
division; was present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and
siege of Sebastopol, including the attack by Sir William Eyre’s
column on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855. Brevet-Major
Honourable GILBERT ELLIOT, Rifle Brigade; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; at the battles of the Alma and Balaklava as
aide-de-camp to Major-General the Honourable Sir George Cathcart,
K.C.B.; was compelled by ill-health to be sent to England, but
returned after a short absence, and served during the remainder of
the siege of Sebastopol, and till the army broke up, as a
deputy-assistant quartermaster-general. Brevet-Major WILLIAM
FAUSSETT, 44th. regiment; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5 as a
brigade-major attached to the third division; was present at the
battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and during the siege of
Sebastopol, including the attack on the Cemetery by Major-General
Eyre’s column on the 18th. of June, 1855. Brevet-Major ARCHIBALD
CAMPBELL SNODGRASS, 38th. regiment; served the campaign of 1854–5;
was present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, expedition to
Kertch, and siege of Sebastopol, and was severely wounded at the
assault on the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, as aide-de-camp to
Major-General Sir John Campbell, K.C.B.; rejoined the 38th. regiment
on his recovery, and served with it till the conclusion of the war.
Brevet-Major the Honourable WILLIAM JAMES COLVILLE, Rifle Brigade;
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; with the Rifle Brigade at the
battle of the Alma, and subsequently as aide-de-camp to General Sir
James Simpson, G.C.B., during the siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major
ALGERNON ROBERT GARRETT, 46th. regiment; served as brigade-major
attached to the fourth division, during the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major FREDERICK AUGUSTUS THESIGER, Grenadier Guards; served
during part of the siege of Sebastopol with his regiment, and as
aide-de-camp to Major-General Markham till that officer’s return to
England at the end of the siege. Major ANDREW PITCAIRN, 42nd.
regiment; served the campaign of 1854–5; including the battles of
the Alma and Balaklava, expedition to Kertch, and siege of
Sebastopol. Brevet-Major RICHARD GEORGE AMHERST LUARD, 77th.
regiment; served at the siege of Sebastopol from March, 1855, as a
deputy-assistant adjutant-general. Brevet-Major RICHARD LYONS OTWAY
PEARSON, Grenadier Guards; served the campaign of 1854–5 as
aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Sir George Brown, G.C.B.,
including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, expedition to
Kertch, and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major FREDERICK HAMMERSLEY,
14th. regiment; served during the siege of Sebastopol, in the early
part with his regiment, and subsequently as a deputy-assistant
quartermaster-general. Brevet-Major CHARLES WILLIAM ST. CLAIR, 57th.
regiment; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the
battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol; was
severely wounded at the attack on the Redan, on the 18th. of June,
1855. Captain ARTHUR EDWARD VALETTE PONSONBY, Grenadier Guards;
served as aide-de-camp to General Sir George Brown at the expedition
to Kertch, and subsequently at the siege of Sebastopol, till Sir
George Brown’s return to England after the 18th. of June; after
that, till the end of the war, as aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General
Sir William Codrington, K.C.B. Captain HENRY CLARKE JERVOISE,
Coldstream Guards; served the campaign of 1854–5 with the 42nd.
regiment at the Alma and Balaklava, and as aide-de-camp to
Major-General Sir Richard Airey, K.C.B., the Quartermaster-General
of the army during the siege of Sebastopol. Captain the Honourable
CHARLES JAMES KEITH, 4th. Light Dragoons; served the campaign of
1853–5 as aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Sir Richard England,
G.C.B.; was present at the battle of Inkermann and during the siege
of Sebastopol. Captain ROGER SWIRE, 17th. regiment; served at the
siege of Sebastopol from December, 1854; was severely wounded at the
assault on the Redan on the 8th. of September; served subsequently
as aide-de-camp to Major-General Wyndham, C.B. Captain CHARLES
EDWARD MANSFIELD, 33rd. regiment; served the campaign of 1854–5 as
aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Sir Colin Campbell, G.C.B.,
including the battles of the Alma and Balaklava, and siege of
Sebastopol. Captain RICHARD GEORGE ELLISON, 47th. regiment; served
the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma
and Inkermann, and sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854; in the
latter part of the siege as aide-de-camp to Major-General Sir John
Lysaght Pennefather, K.C.B. Captain WILLIAM EARLE, 49th. regiment;
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the
Alma and Inkermann, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854, and siege
of Sebastopol; latterly as a Brigade-major attached to the second
division. Captain HENRY HOOPER DAY, 88th., regiment; served at the
battle of Inkermann and siege of Sebastopol, including the attack on
the Quarries and assaults on the Redan on the 18th. of June and the
8th. of September, 1855; in the latter part of the siege as
aide-de-camp to Brigadier-General Shirley. Captain GEORGE MONTAGUE
STOPFORD, Royal Engineers; was present at the battles of the Alma,
Balaklava, and Inkermann, and part of the siege of Sebastopol as
aide-de-camp to General Sir John Fox Burgoyne, Bart., G.C.B.

FOURTH DRAGOON GUARDS.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM CHARLES
FORREST, served the campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of
Balaklava and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major
FRANCIS ROWLAND FORSTER, commanded the first squadron of the
regiment at the action of Balaklava, on the 25th. of October, 1854.
Lieutenant-Colonel THOMAS WESTROPP M‘MAHON, C.B., served the
campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava,
and Inkermann, and the siege of Sebastopol; served in 1854, as
Assistant Quartermaster-General of the cavalry division, and in
1855, as Lieutenant-Colonel commanding the 5th. Dragoon Guards.
Assistant-Surgeon WILLIAM CATTELL, was present during the whole of
the campaign in the Crimea, and shewed the greatest zeal during the
time of the cholera, and during the action at Balaklava, and
wherever his services were required under fire. Troop Sergeant-Major
JOHN EVANS, displayed gallant conduct at the action of Balaklava,
where he was wounded. Lance-Sergeant JAMES GAMBLE, was under fire a
considerable portion of the day on the 25th. of October, as orderly
to Major-General the Honourable Sir James Yorke Scarlett, K.C.B.;
had his horse shot through the thigh, but procured another, and
returned to his duty immediately.

FIRST DRAGOONS.—Colonel JOHN YORKE, C.B., served in the Crimea until
the action at Balaklava, when he was so severely wounded in command of
his regiment, as to oblige him to retire from active service. Captain
GEORGE CAMPBELL, displayed gallant conduct under fire in the cavalry
action at Balaklava, on the 25th. of October, 1854, and continued in
command of his troop, although _severely_ wounded, until the regiment
was out of fire. Sergeant JOHN HILL, displayed coolness and
intrepidity when on patrol and attacked by a party of Russians on the
10th. of October, 1854; and again on the 25th. of October, 1854, when
his horse was shot under him, on which occasion, having captured one
belonging to the enemy, he immediately rejoined his regiment and did
duty with it for the rest of the day.

SECOND DRAGOONS.—Colonel HENRY DARBY GRIFFITH, C.B.; served the
campaign of 1854–5; commanded his regiment at the battle of Balaklava.
Captain GEORGE BUCHANAN, this officer’s conduct in the heavy cavalry
charge at the action of Balaklava was cool and gallant, and by his
example great execution was done against the enemy; he afterwards
commanded a squadron under fire in support of the light brigade
charge. Sergeant-Major JOHN WILSON, was under arrest for a minor
offence, but on finding the regiment was likely to be engaged, he made
ready his horse, and coming up to the adjutant, said, “I have broken
my arrest, sir, as I could not see my regiment going into action and
remain quiet in camp; I have come to report myself, and wish to join
and do my duty.” In the heavy cavalry charge at Balaklava he fought
most gallantly, using his sword with great execution, and he was
afterwards wounded by a round shot when his regiment went in support
of the light brigade. He was promoted to troop sergeant-major for his
gallant conduct.

FOURTH LIGHT DRAGOONS.—Colonel Lord GEORGE AUGUSTUS FREDERICK PAGET,
C.B., served the campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the
Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol, and the
battle of the Tchernaya; in 1854 was in command of the 4th. Light
Dragoons; in 1855 in command of a brigade of light cavalry.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel ALEXANDER LOWE, served the campaign of
1854–5, including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, and
the Tchernaya, and siege of Sebastopol; in 1854 as Major of the 4th.
Light Dragoons; in 1855 in command of the regiment. Brevet-Major
ROBERT PORTAL, served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma,
Balaklava, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Troop Sergeant-Major
WILLIAM WATERSON, displayed very gallant conduct at the action at
Balaklava, in the light cavalry charge, particularly in the retreat of
the regiment after they had sabred the artillerymen at their guns.

SIXTH DRAGOONS.—Captain EDWARD D’ARCY HUNT; Captain Hunt was squadron
leader of the second squadron of the 6th. Dragoons, which was detached
under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Shute, during the action of
Balaklava, and led the squadron with great steadiness and gallantry.
Trumpeter JOHN HARDY, acted as field trumpeter to Lieutenant-Colonel
White, C.B., during the action of Balaklava, and was consequently more
exposed during the whole of that day than any other man in the
regiment, more particularly during the charge of the heavy brigade.

EIGHTH HUSSARS.—Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT DE SALIS, served the
campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava,
Inkermann, and Tchernaya, and siege of Sebastopol; also commanded the
cavalry in the expedition to Kertch; in 1854 as Major of the 8th.
Hussars; in 1855 in command of the regiment. Brevet-Major EDWARD
TOMKINSON, advanced with the light brigade to Balaklava, and led the
squadron he commanded with courage and steadiness; he had his horse
shot under him; he was subsequently present at the battle of the
Tchernaya. Trumpeter WILLIAM WILSON, charged with the light brigade at
Balaklava, and evinced great coolness and courage, being then only
sixteen years of age; he was subsequently at the battle of the
Tchernaya.

TENTH HUSSARS.—Colonel WILLIAM PARLBY, commanded a brigade of cavalry
in the campaign of 1855, before Sebastopol, and at the battle of the
Tchernaya.

ELEVENTH HUSSARS.—Lieutenant and Adjutant JOHN YATES, was present in
the Crimea from the commencement of the campaign until August, 1855;
was present at the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and behaved
gallantly; acted as brigade-major to Major-General the Earl of
Cardigan, K.C.B., at Balaklava, and for a fortnight previously.
Sergeant ROBERT DAVIES, after having passed through the battery in the
light cavalry charge, perceiving a Russian field-piece limbered up to
retreat, Sergeant Davis called Private John T. Bambrick, who was
riding next him, to follow and endeavour to capture it; in going to
perform this duty he was attacked by two Russian lancers, one of whom
he cut down, the other shot his horse; when on the ground he received
a lance wound on the right thigh; he then caught a loose horse and
rejoined his regiment.

TWELFTH LANCERS.—Major THOMAS GEORGE ALEXANDER OAKES, commanded a
squadron of the 12th. Lancers, detached as the escort of General La
Marmora, at the battle of the Tchernaya.

THIRTEENTH LIGHT DRAGOONS.—Captain PERCY SHAWE SMITH, distinguished
conduct in the light cavalry charge at Balaklava, on the 25th. of
October, 1854. Corporal WILLIAM GARDINER, distinguished conduct on the
same occasion.

SEVENTEENTH LANCERS.—Colonel JOHN LAWRENSON, commanded the 17th.
Lancers at the Alma, and a brigade of cavalry in the campaign of 1855.
Cornet JAMES DUNCAN, served the Eastern campaign of 1854–5 to the end
of the war, including the affair of the Bulganak, the battles of the
Alma, Balaklava (horse killed), and Inkermann (horse killed), and
siege of Sebastopol; was never absent from the regiment. Sergeant A.
RANSON, embarked with the regiment for foreign service; was present at
the battles of the Alma, where he distinguished himself; Balaklava,
where he again distinguished himself by engaging and cutting down a
Russian officer; and Inkermann; siege of Sebastopol; was never absent
from the regiment.

ROYAL ARTILLERY.—Major FRANCIS BECKFORD WARD, served at the siege and
fall of Sebastopol; commanded the Royal Artillery at the battle of the
Tchernaya. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN CHARLES WILLIAM FORTESCUE,
served at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and
was present during the whole of the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel CHARLES HENRY MORRIS, C.B., joined the army
in October, 1854, and remained with it until the termination of the
war; was present at the sortie on the 26th. of October, at Inkermann,
and in the trenches; was with Marshal Bosquet at the assault of the
Mamelon and Malakoff. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonels SAMUEL ENDERBY GORDON
and the Honourable EDWARD THOMAS GAGE; served at the battles of the
Alma and Balaklava, and was present during the whole of the siege of
Sebastopol. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel CHARLES STUART HENRY, the siege
of Sebastopol; was severely wounded (with siege train.)
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel HENRY JOHN THOMAS; the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major PHILIP GOSSET PIPON, the campaign of 1854–5; battles of
the Alma and Balaklava; siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Majors GASPARD LE
MARCHANT TUPPER and CHARLES HENRY INGILBY, the campaign of 1854–5;
Balaklava and Inkermann, where they were wounded; sortie on the 26th
of October, 1854; and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major HENRY PEEL
YATES, the campaign of 1854–5; battles of the Alma and Inkermann;
sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854; and siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major JAMES FARRELL PENNYCUICK, the campaign of 1854–5; battle
of Inkermann and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Majors ALEXANDER CÆSAR
HAWKINS and GEORGE SHAW, served in the trenches to the fall of
Sebastopol, the former from March, and the latter from January, 1855.
Brevet-Major EDWARD MOUBRAY, Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; battle of
Inkermann; siege of Sebastopol; commanded a battery in the Tchernaya.
Brevet-Major WILLIAM WIGRAM BARRY, Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; battles
of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major JOHN EDWARD MICHELL, Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; the
Alma, Balaklava, and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Majors GEORGE CECIL
HENRY, JAMES SINCLAIR, and LEWIS WILLIAM PENN (with siege train);
Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; Inkermann; and siege of Sebastopol; Major
Sinclair was very severely wounded during the siege. Brevet-Major
EDWARD TADDY, Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma, Balaklava, and
Inkermann; siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major PAGET WALTER L’ESTRANGE,
Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; the siege of Sebastopol (with siege
train.) Brevet-Majors REGINALD HENRY CHAMPION (with siege train), and
WILLIAM GILLY ANDREWS, the campaign of 1854–5; battle of Inkermann and
siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major WILLIAM GEORGE LE MESURIER, the
Alma, Balaklava, and siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenants BENJAMIN GEALE
HUMFREY, Sir JOHN WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Bart., EDWARD JOHN WARD, FREDERICK
AUGUSTUS ANLEY, CHARLES ORDE BROWNE, HENRY BARLOW MAULE, and CHARLES
FYSHE ROBERTS; all served in the trenches to the fall of Sebastopol;
the first, second, fourth, and seventh from March, 1855; the third and
sixth from May; and the fifth from April. Staff-Surgeon WILLIAM PERRY,
served at the battle of the Alma, the repulse of the sortie on the
26th. of October, 1854, and the battle of Inkermann; was also present
throughout the whole of the siege of Sebastopol. Assistant-Surgeon
ESSEX BOWEN, served at the battle of Inkermann; was also present
throughout the whole of the siege of Sebastopol; served in the
trenches from October, 1854 (the first bombardment) to May, 1855.
Troop Sergeant-Major J. BEARDSLEY, was present during the whole of the
campaign, and served at the battles of the Alma and Balaklava with
great zeal and gallantry. Company Sergeant-Major J. HAMILTON,
recommended for his bravery and distinguished conduct in the trenches;
was also remarkable for the example of coolness and intrepidity he
offered to others; received the medal for distinguished conduct in the
field. Sergeant JOHN HAMILTON, served in the trenches without
intermission from December, 1854, to the fall of Sebastopol. Sergeant
SAMUEL EWING, served in the first, second, third, and fourth
bombardments against Sebastopol; when in command of a gun in the
bombardment between the 6th. and the 10th. of June, 1855, he exposed
himself freely in the embrasures, and encouraged the men; was a
volunteer for the spiking party which left the trenches to assail the
Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, on which occasion he lost a leg.
Sergeant DANIEL DOWLING, afterwards Lieutenant, military train; served
throughout the whole of the Crimean Campaign; was present at the
battles of the Alma, Balaklava, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854,
and Inkermann; served as a volunteer in the second and third
bombardments against Sebastopol; was wounded on the 7th. of June,
1855, and noticed for his gallant conduct on two occasions. Sergeant
GEORGE SYMONS, served with great gallantry with the eighteen-pounders
at the battle of Inkermann, and distinguished himself repeatedly in
the trenches during the siege by his great zeal, gallantry, and good
conduct; was severely wounded in June, 1855. Sergeant MOSES HUNTER and
Bombardier DANIEL CAMBRIDGE, served in the trenches throughout the
whole of the siege of Sebastopol; the former was distinguished for his
good conduct and bravery in the trenches, and the latter formed one of
the spiking party on the 8th. of September, 1855, on which occasion he
was severely wounded; Bombardier Cambridge received the Victoria
Cross. Bombardier W. RAMSEY, served with zeal and distinction in the
trenches throughout the whole siege of Sebastopol; particularly
distinguished himself in the June bombardment in the advanced
batteries of the left attack, where he took charge of the gun on which
the heaviest fire was directed, and performed the duties required of
him in a most gallant and able manner. Acting Bombardier H. COLLIER,
was present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and
during the whole of the siege of Sebastopol; as a driver he was
constantly engaged in taking ammunition to the trenches; also
accompanied the expedition to Kinburn. Gunner and Driver EDWARD
O’BRIEN, served in the trenches in five bombardments against
Sebastopol, and with the spiking party (as volunteer) upon two
different occasions, namely, the 18th. of June and the 8th. of
September, 1855. Gunner and Driver JACOB M‘GARRY, served at the battle
of the Alma, and was detached with the Turks in one of the advanced
redoubts in front of Balaklava, on the 25th. of October, 1854; upon
the Turks retiring from the redoubts on the advance of the Russians he
remained to spike the guns in his charge, for which conduct he
received the approval of Her Majesty, conveyed through the Secretary
of State for War. Gunner and Driver THOMAS ARTHUR, was present at five
bombardments against Sebastopol, and formed one of the spiking party
of artillery on the 18th. of June, 1855, as a volunteer, on which
occasion he was severely wounded. Gunner and Driver JOHN DEATH, served
in the trenches throughout the whole of the siege of Sebastopol, and
was present with one of the two eighteen-pounders at the battle of
Inkermann. Gunner and Driver JOHN BARRETT, served at the battle of the
Alma, and was detached with the Turks in one of the advanced redoubts
in front of Balaklava, on the 25th. of October, 1854; when the Turks
retired from the redoubts on the advance of the Russians, he remained
to spike the guns in his charge, for which conduct he received the
approval of Her Majesty, conveyed through the Secretary of State for
War.

ROYAL ENGINEERS.—Colonel JOHN WILLIAM GORDON, C.B., the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5, the battle of the Alma, and the siege of
Sebastopol; was second in command of the Royal Engineers; was severely
wounded on the night of the 22nd. of March, 1855. Colonel FREDERICK
EDWARD CHAPMAN, C.B., and Lieutenant-Colonel EDWARD STANTON, C.B.; the
Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, battles of the Alma, and Inkermann, and
the whole siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant-Colonel JAMES FRANKFORT
MANNERS BROWNE, C.B., the siege of Sebastopol; was engaged at the
capture of the Quarries; was very severely wounded in the trenches on
the 24th. of August, 1855. Major HORACE WILLIAM MONTAGUE, the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; the siege of Sebastopol till taken prisoner on the
22nd. of March, 1855; rejoined the army shortly before the termination
of the siege. Major FAIRFAX CHARLES HASSARD, the siege of Sebastopol;
expedition to Kertch. Major CHARLES BRISBANE EWART, the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, and siege of
Sebastopol. Major FRANCIS HORATIO DE VERE, the Eastern Campaign of
1854–5; the Alma, Balaklava, and the siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant
WILBRAHAM OATES LENNOX, rendered distinguished service during the
siege of Sebastopol; has received the decoration of the Victoria
Cross. Lieutenant ARTHUR LEARY, rendered distinguished service during
the early part of the siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant FRANCIS EDWARD
PRATT, rendered distinguished service during the siege of Sebastopol.
Private A. M‘CAUGHEY, rendered distinguished service on various
occasions during the siege of Sebastopol, particularly at Egerton’s
rifle-pit. Second Corporal W. BAKER, distinguished for his courage and
coolness on the morning after breaking ground in the trenches before
Sebastopol. Private W. TUMBLE, rendered distinguished service during
the siege in the trenches before Sebastopol, particularly on the 5th.
of November, 1854.

GRENADIER GUARDS.—Colonel CHARLES WILLIAM RIDLEY, C.B., commanded the
Grenadier Guards for the first six months of the siege of Sebastopol,
in 1855, and subsequently a brigade in the first division during the
remainder of the siege, and till the end of the year.
Lieutenant-Colonel Lord ARTHUR HAY, served during the siege of
Sebastopol from the end of 1854 until the termination of the war; a
great part of the time as assistant adjutant-general to the first
division. Captain CHARLES NAPIER STURT, served during the Eastern
Campaign, including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann;
at the latter was severely wounded; and siege of Sebastopol. Captain
HENRY WILLIAM VERSCHOYLE, served through the whole of the campaign,
and carried the regimental colours at Inkermann, when surrounded by
the enemy. Captain ROBERT WILLIAM HAMILTON, was wounded when carrying
the colours at the Alma, but continued with them throughout that day;
was with the colours again at Inkermann, when surrounded by the enemy.
Colour-Sergeant RICHARD MINOR, was with the colours when surrounded by
the enemy at Inkermann. Private THOMAS SHARPE, served with distinction
both at the Alma and Inkermann.

COLDSTREAM GUARDS.—Lieutenant-Colonel CLEMENT WILLIAM STRONG; served
in the Eastern Campaign, including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava,
and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant-Colonel Lord
Augustus CHARLES LENNOX FITZ ROY; served at the battles of Balaklava
and Inkermann, and at the latter was very severely wounded; siege of
Sebastopol. Brevet-Majors PHILIP SAMBROOK CRAWLEY and SIR JAMES
DUNLOP, BART.; were present at the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and
the whole of the trench duty. Brevet-Major JOHN AUGUSTUS CONNOLLY;
served during the Eastern Campaign of 1854, with the 49th. regiment,
including the battle of the Alma and siege of Sebastopol; was highly
distinguished and severely wounded at the repulse of the sortie made
on the second division on the 26th. of October, 1854; has received the
decoration of the Victoria Cross. Sergeant G. HAYNES and
Lance-Sergeant F. FILE; were present at the Alma, Balaklava,
Inkermann, and the whole of the trench duty. After the battle of
Inkermann, Lance-Sergeant File was sent with a party of four men to
collect the wounded; having sent the party to camp with the wounded
men, he found, when alone, twenty-nine Russians (three of them
severely wounded) in a quarry; he took them prisoners, without
resistance, and brought them to camp.

SCOTS FUSILIER GUARDS.—Colonel EDWARD WALKER FORESTIER WALKER, C.B.;
Commanded the Scots Fusilier Guards in the Crimea from the 22nd. of
September to the end of the war; was at the action of Balaklava and
Inkermann (where he was severely wounded), and the siege of
Sebastopol. Brevet-Major the Honourable WENHAM CLARENCE WALPOLE COKE;
served with zeal at the siege of Sebastopol, and distinguished himself
by his coolness under fire in the trenches. Brevet-Major the
Honourable ALEXANDER EDWARD FRAZER; served during the Eastern Campaign
of 1854 and part of 1855, including the battles of the Alma,
Balaklava, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Captain SEYMOUR JOHN
BLANE; served during the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the
action of Balaklava and battle of Inkermann, where he was severely
wounded. Siege of Sebastopol. Captain JOHN SCOTT; served the Crimean
Campaign with distinction, especially at the battle of the Alma; he
was then in the 79th. regiment. He afterwards served before Sebastopol
in the Scots Fusilier Guards, with credit to himself and benefit to
the service. Sergeant JOHN MCBLAIN; served throughout the whole
campaign; he was present at the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, and siege
of Sebastopol. Sergeant J. STEWART; distinguished himself by his
gallantry at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and
siege of Sebastopol.

FIRST REGIMENT, FIRST BATTALION.—Lieutenant-Colonel ALEXANDER BARRY
MONTGOMERY, C.B.; served through the Eastern Campaign of 1854,
including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of
Sebastopol, up to the 23rd. of August, 1855. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel
the Honourable CHARLES DAWSON PLUNKETT; served during the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann,
and siege of Sebastopol. Captains WILLIAM FREDERICK JOHN RUDD, and
WILLIAM SPICER COOKWORTHY; faithful, zealous, and active in the
discharge of their duties throughout the whole campaign. Lieutenant
FREDERICK HARRY HOPE; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including
the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
Sergeant-Major R. HENSHALL and Colour-Sergeant WILLIAM M‘DOWELL;
faithful, zealous, and active in the discharge of arduous duties
throughout the whole campaign.

FIRST REGIMENT, SECOND BATTALION.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel FRANCIS
GREGOR URQUHART; was present at the siege of Sebastopol from the 22nd.
of April, 1855. Major WILLIAM JAMES GILLUM; rendered constant,
zealous, and efficient service in the trenches before Sebastopol from
the 22nd. of April to the 8th. of September, 1855, on which day,
during the attack on the Redan, he was severely wounded (lost a leg).
Private G. WOODHOUSE; rendered constant, active, willing, and
efficient service in the trenches before Sebastopol from the 22nd. of
April to the 8th. of September, 1855. His claims to distinction were
considered to entitle him to receive the French Military War Medal had
there been more for distribution.

THIRD REGIMENT.—Colonel CHARLES THOMAS VAN STRAUBENZEE, C.B.; served
during the siege of Sebastopol from the 22nd. of April, 1855, and
commanded a brigade of the light division at the assault on the Redan
on the 8th. of September, 1855. Brevet-Major GEORGE JAMES AMBROSE;
displayed conspicuous bravery when in command of a party (two hundred)
of the Buffs on the 7th. of June, 1855, in repelling a sortie of the
enemy in their endeavour to retake the Quarries, when he was
dangerously wounded; was also present at the attack and capture of the
Quarries in the earlier part of the day; promoted to be Brevet-Major
for his services on that occasion; was mentioned in the despatch of
the 20th. of June, 1855. Private JOHN FAHEY; on the night of the 14th.
of August, 1855, was one of a picket posted at the head of a ravine in
front of a working party; the picket was in the open; a very heavy
fire was commenced by the enemy upon the working party; Private Fahey
was the only one of the picket who stood his ground, which he did all
night.

FOURTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN JOSIAH HORT and Captain
FRANCIS FISHER HAMILTON; served the Eastern Campaign, including the
battles of the Alma and Inkermann and siege of Sebastopol; Captain
Hamilton was wounded at the Alma. Captain AUGUSTUS JOSEPH SYKES; was
present with the head-quarters of his regiment during the whole
Eastern Campaign; was cheerful and zealous in the performance of his
duties during the period of the siege operations. Lieutenant JOHN
HOWLEY; joined the head-quarters of his regiment in the Crimea on the
8th. of November, 1857; was remarkable for zeal and activity in the
discharge of his duty on all occasions when under fire; remained with
his regiment until the embarkation of the army for England in 1856.
Sergeant J. M‘ARDELL; served continuously with his regiment throughout
the Eastern Campaign; was always most conspicuous for the active,
cheerful, and zealous performance of his duty in the trenches during
the winter of 1854–5; frequently volunteered and went on the trenches
night after night with readiness, when (owing to excessive sickness),
sufficient non-commissioned officers could not be found for duty.
Private THOMAS SCANNELLS; served continuously with his regiment during
the whole of the Eastern Campaign. On the night of the 5th. of May,
1855, this man was on sentry in front of the advanced trench before
Sebastopol, when a small party of the 4th. regiment, under the command
of Captain Arnold, was surprised by a large body of Russians, who
fired upon them (mortally wounding and taking prisoner Captain Arnold)
and compelled them to retire; when consequent on the surprise and
confusion which existed, some of the sentries on adjacent posts ran
into the trench; Private Scannells, however, remained firm at his
post, and by his example encouraged the other sentries to stand fast.

SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel REGINALD YONGE SHIPLEY; was
present at the battle of the Alma, where he was very severely wounded.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN ROWLEY HEYLAND; served in the siege of
Sebastopol in 1855; he was very severely wounded at the attack on the
Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Brevet-Major HUGH ROBERT
HIBBERT; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma (wounded),
Inkermann, siege of Sebastopol, assaults on the Redan on the 18th. of
June and the 8th. of September; was wounded in the trenches, and very
severely on the 8th. of September, 1855. Lieutenant WILLIAM HOPE; at
the great explosion of the French siege train, on the 15th. of
November, 1855, Lieutenant Hope was conspicuous for his coolness and
activity when in charge of a fatigue party to cover the mill with wet
blankets; the roof had been blown off, and one hundred and sixty tons
of gunpowder were exposed to the fire of burning materials, rockets,
etc.; he mounted the mill and by his courage and example saved the
magazine, which was momentarily expected to explode, and preserved the
lives of probably hundreds of the light division. He had previously
distinguished himself at the assault and taking of the Quarries. He
received the decoration of the Victoria Cross. Private WILLIAM
BARRACK; volunteered for sharpshooting on the 17th. of October, 1854,
and continued with the sharpshooters until the battle of Inkermann,
where he was severely wounded; on the 17th. of October, 1854, he was
taken prisoner while out with the sharpshooters, and made his escape
the same day. Private JOHN M‘GUIRE; on the 6th. of May, 1855, Private
John M‘Guire, at the risk of his own life, brought in a wounded
comrade who was lying in the Woronzoff road; to perform this
meritorious act he was obliged to cross a considerable space of open
ground, exposed to the fire of the Russian sharpshooters. Private John
M‘Guire was also present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, the
storming of the Quarries, and both the assaults on the Great Redan.
Deserted since he was recommended for the medal, which he, in
consequence, forfeited.

NINTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel FREDERICK D. LISTER; served during
the siege of Sebastopol, from the 27th. of November, 1854, till the
capture of the place. Captain WILLIAM NUGENT; displayed gallant
conduct in the trenches on several occasions between the 27th. of
November, 1854, and the 8th. of September, 1855; also during the
attack on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855. Sergeant P.
DONOHUE; displayed gallant conduct in the trenches on many occasions
during the siege of Sebastopol; also on the 18th. of June, 1855,
during the attack on the Cemetery.

FOURTEENTH REGIMENT.—Colonel MAURICE BARLOW, Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel
Sir JAMES EDWARD ALEXANDER, and Brevet-Major W. C. TREVOR; served in
the siege of Sebastopol from January, 1855. Colonel Barlow was in
command of a brigade at the fall of the place. Captain JOHN GITTENS
MAYCOCK; was present with the 47th. regiment at the battles of the
Alma, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854, and Inkermann; wounded at
the Alma. Sergeant W. HOPKINS; particularly recommended by the
officers of the regiment for zealous and exemplary conduct in the
trenches.

SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT.—Brevet-Major ALEXANDER M‘KINSTRY; displayed
gallant conduct on the 18th. of June, 1855, at the assault on the
Great Redan. Colour-Sergeant H. GIBSON; displayed remarkable
intelligence and general gallantry in the trenches throughout the
whole time the regiment served at the siege of Sebastopol.

EIGHTEENTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN CLARK KENNEDY, C.B.;
served in the siege of Sebastopol from December, 1854, including
the attack on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE FREDERICK STEVENSON CALL; siege
of Sebastopol in 1855. Lieutenant THOMAS DURAND BAKER; displayed
great gallantry on the 18th. of June, 1855, at the assault of
Sebastopol, and zeal in the trenches. Private J. WEIR; displayed
gallant conduct at the assault of Sebastopol on the 18th. of June,
1855, specially, and on several previous occasions.

NINETEENTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT WARDEN; served the
campaign of 1844 and 1855, including the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, at both of which he was wounded; the whole of the siege of
Sebastopol; and was also engaged at the attack on the Quarries, and on
the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Captain HENRY TURNER
UNIACKE; served the campaign of 1854 and 1855, present at the battle
of the Alma and the whole of the siege of Sebastopol, including the
attack on the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Captain GEORGE
ALEXANDER WARBURTON; landed in the Crimea on the 17th. of January,
1855; served during the siege of Sebastopol, including the assault of
the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855; was never absent from his
duty during this period from sickness or any other cause. Lieutenant
and Adjutant THOMAS THOMPSON; landed with his regiment in the Crimea;
was present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and during the
siege of Sebastopol, until ordered to England on duty on the 14th. of
February, 1855; was never absent from his duty during the period of
his service with the Eastern expedition. Sergeant JOHN SHERLOCK, and
Private JOHN HALLORAN; served during the whole of the campaign of
1854–5, during which period they were never absent from duty, from
sickness or any other cause. The former was present at the Alma,
Inkermann, the taking of the Quarries, and at the two assaults on the
Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855, when he was slightly wounded.
The latter was present at the Alma, Inkermann, and the assault of the
8th. of September, 1855.

TWENTIETH REGIMENT.—Colonel FREDERICK HORN, C.B.; served the campaign
of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, at the
last of which he was wounded; commanded a brigade during the siege of
Sebastopol. Major WILLIAM POLLEXFEN RADCLIFFE; served the campaign of
1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and the whole
of the siege of Sebastopol. Captain CHARLES EDWARD PARKINSON; landed
in the Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854; was present at the
battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and through the whole
of the siege (except twenty-one days’ sick leave at Balaklava);
discharged his duty at all times with zeal and activity. Lieutenant
HECTOR BARLOW VAUGHAN; landed in the Crimea on the 14th. of September,
1854; was present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and
throughout the whole of the siege of Sebastopol (except ten days sick
on the heights). Colour-Sergeant J. WHYBROW and Private PETER ROWE;
both landed with the expedition on the 14th. of September, 1854, and
were present at all the actions. Colour-Sergeant Whybrow was wounded
at Inkermann, and served through the whole of the siege operations,
performing his duty with zeal. Private Rowe brought himself
prominently to notice at the battle of Inkermann, in a position
against a considerable force of the enemy, where he behaved in a very
gallant manner, and was conspicuously in the front of the small party
of which he was one. Was afterwards severely wounded in the trenches.

TWENTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Colonel CHARLES RICHARD SACKVILLE (LORD WEST),
C.B.; served the campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma
and Inkermann, and the whole of the siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major
GEORGE NEELD BOLDERO; served the campaign of 1854, including the
battles of the Alma and Inkermann, at the last of which he was
severely wounded, and siege of Sebastopol. Captains HENRY KING and
RICHARD STEPHENS; both landed with the regiment at Old Fort, on the
14th. of September, 1854. The former was present at the battles of the
Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann; was dangerously wounded through the
neck at the latter engagement. The latter was present at the battles
of the Alma and Inkermann, and was very severely wounded (arm
amputated) when carrying the Queen’s colours in the latter battle.
Each did duty in the trenches to the 5th. of November, 1854. Captain
S. H. CLERKE; served in the Crimea from the 14th. of September to the
26th. of October, 1854, and from the 27th. of December to the end of
the war. Present at the Alma and Kinburn. Sergeant-Major W. FOWLER and
Colour-Sergeant R. ELLIS; both landed with the regiment at Old Fort.
The former was present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and
Inkermann; did duty in the trenches, and was present with his regiment
throughout the war. The latter was present at the Alma and Inkermann
(wounded in the arm at the latter), and did his duty in the trenches
till the 11th. of May, 1855.