Chapter XX: Part 20

TWENTY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Colonel DANIEL LYSONS, C.B.; served the
campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann,
and the whole siege of Sebastopol; engaged in the assaults on the
Redan on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September, 1855; on the
latter occasion he was severely wounded. Major FRANCIS EDWARD DREWE;
for going out to the front under a heavy fire on the evening of the
8th. of September, 1855, to assist in bringing in Lieutenant and
Adjutant Dyneley, 23rd. Fusiliers, who was lying mortally wounded near
the Redan, where he had fallen during the unsuccessful assault that
day. This voluntary duty Major Drewe performed with the assistance of
Corporal Shields and a party of four other volunteers. Major Drewe
further served with credit throughout the whole of the siege,
including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann; capture of Egerton’s
Rifle-pits; capture of the Quarries; sortie on the 22nd. of March;
assaults on the Redan, the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September,
1855. Wounded on the 8th. of September. Captain SYDNEY CROHAN MILLETT;
served the campaign of 1854–5, the battles of the Alma and Inkermann,
and the whole of the siege of Sebastopol. Was severely wounded on the
8th. of September, 1855, at the assault on the Redan. Lieutenant LUKE
O’CONNOR and Corporal E. LUBY; services at the Alma as already
detailed; the former also behaved with great gallantry in the assault
on the Redan, the 8th. of September, 1855, where he was severely
wounded through both thighs. The latter served throughout the siege,
and displayed great coolness and courage at the assault on the Redan
on the 8th. of September, 1855, where he acted as Orderly to
Lieutenant-Colonel Bunbury, and made himself very useful while on the
parapet and in the ditch of the Redan. Corporal THOMAS SYMONDS; for
going out to the front of the trenches, right attack, with another man
(since dead), and bringing in a wounded corporal of the 97th.
regiment. Was mentioned for it by Lieutenant-General Sir William
Codrington, K.C.B., in Divisional Orders, 7th. of September, 1855, as
follows:—“The Lieutenant-General has great pleasure in referring to
the good conduct of two men of the 23rd. regiment, named James Brown
and Thomas Symons, who brought in from the front a corporal of the
97th. regiment, who had been severely wounded, and left in a very
exposed position, to which they went out most gallantly and humanely
at the risk of their own lives. The Commander of the Forces, in
wishing their names to be publicly noticed, desires they may receive a
gratuity of £3 each.”

TWENTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Colonel FRANK ADAMS, C.B., and
Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT JULIAN BAUMGARTNER, C.B.; served the
campaign of 1854–5, the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, the whole
siege of Sebastopol, and engaged in the attack on the Cemetery on the
18th. of June, 1855. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel EDMUND GILLING
HALLEWELL, unattached; served the campaign of 1854–5, the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann, and the whole siege of Sebastopol. Major
THOMAS MAUNSELL; served with the 28th. regiment in Turkey; landed in
the Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854; was present at the battles
of the Alma and Inkermann. Volunteered as captain to command the
sharpshooters of the third division; was employed as such from the
opening of the siege before Sebastopol till he was severely wounded on
the 30th. December, 1854. Captain SUSSEX LENNOX AUBREY BEAUCLERK
MESSITER; served the campaign of 1854–5, battles of the Alma and
Balaklava, and the whole siege of Sebastopol. Captain THOMAS LYNDEN
BELL; served with the 28th. regiment in Turkey; landed in the Crimea
on the 14th. of September, 1854; was present at the battles of the
Alma and Inkermann; served at the siege before Sebastopol from the
commencement of the operations till August, 1855, when he was obliged
to leave on account of sickness. Was at the attack and occupation of
the Cemetery before Sebastopol, on the 18th. of June, 1855. Corporal
J. M‘LOUGHLIN and Private W. GLEESON; both served with the regiment in
Turkey; landed in the Crimea on the 14th. September, 1854; were
present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, the fall of
Sebastopol, and at the attack and occupation of the Cemetery before
Sebastopol on the 18th. of June, 1855. During the whole siege Corporal
M‘LOUGHLIN was never sick or absent from his duty one day, and took
his regular tour of the trench duty. On the 18th. of June he
volunteered to carry a letter to the advanced party from Major-General
Sir William Eyre, then commanding the attack, which duty was performed
in a most gallant manner, under a very heavy and galling fire from the
enemy. Private Gleeson on the same occasion volunteered for the
advanced party as sharpshooter, and distinguished himself by carrying
to the rear, from an advanced post, a wounded comrade, under a very
heavy and galling fire from the enemy.

THIRTIETH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JAMES THOMAS MAULEVERER, C.B.;
served the campaign of 1854–5; battles of the Alma, Inkermann
(severely wounded); sortie on the 26th. of October; the whole siege of
Sebastopol; and was wounded in the assault on the Redan on the 8th. of
September, 1855. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel THOMAS HENRY PAKENHAM;
displayed especial gallant conduct in leading his company to the
attack at the battle of the Alma, where he was dangerously wounded.
Major ROBERT DILLON; rendered good and gallant service in the trenches
before Sebastopol, and on Inkermann heights during the winter of
1854–5. Lieutenant and Adjutant GILBERT HOWARD SANDERS; the siege of
Sebastopol; was twice wounded and lost a leg at the assault on the
Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Sergeant T. SHAW; displayed
distinguished conduct in the field in making a Russian mounted officer
prisoner, for which service he was specially thanked in orders, by the
General, on the 13th. November, 1854. Private J. ANDREWS; for
distinguished conduct in the field in having aided Sergeant Shaw to
capture a Russian mounted officer, for which service he (in
conjunction with the Sergeant) was specially thanked in orders, by the
General, on the 13th. of November, 1854.

THIRTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Colonel GEORGE STAUNTON; served in the siege of
Sebastopol from May, 1855, to the capture of the place.

THIRTY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE VALENTINE EDWARD
MUNDY, C.B.; served the campaign of 1854–5, the Alma, Inkermann, and
the whole siege of Sebastopol; was engaged in the attack on the Redan
on the 18th. of June, 1855. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN ELIAS
COLLINGS; served the campaign of 1854–5, the Alma, Inkermann and siege
of Sebastopol; was engaged in the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of
June. Captain ALEXANDER BRUCE WALLIS; was present with his company at
the battle of the Alma, and was called upon during the action to carry
one of the regimental colours; while so employed he was severely
wounded through the right thigh, and although suffering much he
remained with the colours until the close of the action. Lieutenant
the Honourable R. H. DE MONTMORENCY; on the 8th. of September, 1855,
Lieutenant De Montmorency went most gallantly over the parapet of the
Redan at the commencement of the assault, cheering on the men; and on
the same day he volunteered to lead a party to occupy some rifle-pits,
in order to prevent their being taken by the Russians, which he held
for some time after the attacking party had been withdrawn.
Assistant-Surgeon THOMAS CLARK; served the campaign of 1854–5, battles
of the Alma and Inkermann, and the whole siege of Sebastopol. Private
P. LEARY; was one of the first men to enter the Redan on the 8th. of
September, 1855, and after having been severely wounded in the head,
he volunteered to assist in taking some rifle-pits, to prevent their
being occupied by the Russians. This man was recommended for the
French Military War Medal. Private JAMES BOND; behaved very gallantly
after the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, by
volunteering to go out between the advanced works and the Redan, under
a very heavy fire, to bring in the Honourable Edward Fitzclarence, of
the 7th. Fusiliers, who was severely wounded.

THIRTY-FOURTH REGIMENT.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN SIMPSON and
Brevet-Major JOSEPH JORDAN; both served during the siege of Sebastopol
from the 9th. of December, 1854; the former was engaged at the capture
of the Quarries and assault on the Redan on the 8th. of September,
1855; and the latter was engaged in the sortie on the 22nd. of March;
at the capture of the rifle-pits, 19th. of April; and assault on the
Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, when he was severely wounded.
Lieutenant ABEL WOODROFFE BOYCE; for having at the assault on the
Redan, on the 18th. of June, 1855, after the troops had retired to the
trenches, gone out in front of the advanced trenches under a heavy
fire of grape, and rendered great assistance in bringing in Lieutenant
and Adjutant Hobson, 7th. Fusiliers, who was lying outside, severely
wounded. Lieutenant FRANCIS PEEL; for cool and gallant conduct at the
assault on the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, on which occasion he
was wounded. Colour-Sergeant J. PRATT; displayed gallant conduct at
the assault on the Redan, in encouraging the men and assisting to
carry a scaling ladder to the _abattis_, on which occasion he was
wounded. Corporal D. COUGHLAN; displayed gallant conduct at the
assault on the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, in assisting to carry
a scaling ladder to the _abattis_, when the rest of the bearers first
employed were either killed or wounded. He also brought in a wounded
comrade to the trenches under a heavy fire.

THIRTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JAMES PATTOUN SPARKES,
C.B., and Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM JAMES LOFTUS; Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma and whole siege of Sebastopol; engaged in
the attack on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855. Lieutenant
CONSTANTINE WILLIAM SEPTIMUS GAYNOR; rendered good and zealous service
in the trenches before Sebastopol, till he was wounded severely by a
rifle-ball on the 21st. of February, 1855. Lieutenant ARTHUR JOHNSON
ALLIX EWEN; was in advance on the 18th. of June, 1855, in the attack
and capture of the Cemetery by the second brigade, third division.
Privates P. MCGUIRE and T. REYNOLDS; both were in advance on the 18th.
of June, 1855, in the attack and capture of the Cemetery by the second
brigade, third division. Was one of those who reached close under the
Russian batteries. Private M‘Guire, though severely wounded in the
left hand, remained at his post during the whole day, firing on the
Russian embrasures; and Private Reynolds always behaved well in the
trenches during the siege.

THIRTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Major THOMAS WRIGHT HUDSON; served throughout
the siege of Sebastopol from the 19th. of December, 1854. Lieutenant
and Adjutant THOMAS WESTROPP BENNETT; displayed general zealous and
good conduct in the trenches before Sebastopol during the
bombardments, and was present at the attacks on the 18th. of June and
the 8th. of September, 1855. Private J. M‘CLUSKEY; on the 18th. of
June, 1855, when a party of the 39th. regiment was stationed in the
trenches overlooking the Cemetery, which had that day been taken
possession of by the brigade under Sir William Eyre, cries and groans
of a wounded man attracted attention. Lieutenant Smith, in command of
the party, asked for volunteers to accompany him to ascertain the
cause. This man and another (who has received the French War Medal),
came forward, and they brought in a wounded sergeant of the 38th.
regiment, who had been lying there for several hours. This act was
performed under a heavy fire, and very close to the Russian sentries.

FORTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT PRATT; served
throughout the siege of Sebastopol, and was wounded at the attack on
the Redan on the 18th. of September, 1855. Major GEORGE SKIPWORTH;
campaign of 1854–5; the Alma, sortie on the 26th. of October, and
Inkermann; the whole siege of Sebastopol. Major HENRY STRATTON BUSH;
for having gallantly led men of his company to an advanced position,
which he succeeded in holding against a superior force, at the battle
of Inkermann (severely wounded.) Captain GEORGE PEDDIE; for having
commanded a working party, under a heavy fire, with zeal,
determination, and courage, on duty, to reverse the enemy’s trenches,
after the taking of the Quarries. Corporal W. CRAWFORD; for having on
the 26th. of October, 1854, volunteered and been conspicuous in
cutting off and taking prisoners a Russian officer and fourteen
soldiers. Private P. COLLINS; for being conspicuous in going to the
front to carry off the late Colonel Carpenter, when mortally wounded,
under a heavy fire, at the battle of Inkermann, and for repeated zeal
in the discharge of a similar arduous duty.

FORTY-SECOND REGIMENT.—Colonel DUNCAN ALEXANDER CAMERON, C.B.; served
the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; commanded the 42nd. regiment at the
battle of the Alma, and the Highland Brigade at Balaklava, and during
the remainder of the siege of Sebastopol; served on the expedition to
Kertch. Lieutenant-Colonel ALEXANDER CAMERON; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Balaklava,
and siege of Sebastopol. Captain HENRY MONTGOMERY; served the whole
campaign in the Crimea, the greater part of the time on the Staff as
Aide-de-Camp to Major-General Cameron, C.B. Was present at the battles
of the Alma and Balaklava, and throughout the siege of Sebastopol.
Captain SIR PETER ARTHUR HALKETT, BART.; served with the 42nd.
regiment in the Crimea to the 24th. of October, 1855; was present at
the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and siege of Sebastopol.
Colour-Sergeant D. DALGLEISH and Private E. M‘MILLAN; served the whole
campaign in the Crimea; were present at the battles of the Alma and
Balaklava, and siege of Sebastopol.

FORTY-FOURTH REGIMENT.—Colonel the Honourable AUGUSTUS ALMERIC
SPENCER, C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; commanded the
44th. regiment at the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol,
including the attack on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855.
Commanded the troops on the expedition to Kinburn. Lieutenant-Colonel
CHARLES WILLIAM DUNBAR STAVELEY, C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of
1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Balaklava, siege of
Sebastopol, and attack on Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM M‘MAHON, and Brevet-Major WILLIAM
FLETCHER; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles
of the Alma and Inkermann, siege of Sebastopol, and attack on
Cemetery, on the 18th. of June, 1855. Captain ROBERT BAILLIE; landed
in the Crimea with the 44th. regiment; served throughout the whole
campaign. Was present at the capture of Kinburn. Lieutenant WILLIAM
ARTHUR WOOD; landed in the Crimea with the 44th. regiment; served
throughout the whole campaign with it, until the regiment returned to
England. Was present and in advance at the affair of the Cemetery on
the 18th. of June. Served as Adjutant to the regiment from the 29th.
of January, 1855, till the end of the siege. Private WILLIAM DOOLE;
served throughout the campaign, except for four months, on account of
wounds. Volunteered as a sharpshooter at the commencement of the
siege, and was wounded in October, 1854. He again volunteered on the
18th. of June, 1855, for the advance guard of Major-General Sir
William Eyre’s brigade, when he was again wounded, and particularly
noticed. Private WILLIAM WOODGATE; served throughout the whole war in
the trenches. He was present at the attack on the Cemetery, where his
gallantry was particularly noticed. Always set a good example to his
comrades by his readiness and cheerfulness under the most trying
circumstances during the bad winter of 1854.

FORTY-SIXTH REGIMENT.—Colonel SIR ROBERT GARRETT, K.C.B, K.H.; the
siege of Sebastopol; in command of a brigade in the fourth division
from the 8th. of November, 1854, till the end of the service.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel COLIN FREDERICK CAMPBELL; the siege of
Sebastopol; was wounded in the trenches. Captain NICHOLAS DUNSCOMBE;
landed with the regiment in the Crimea on the 8th. of November, 1854,
and served uninterruptedly till the end of the campaign. Captain
GEORGE HENRY KNAPP; was present at the battles of the Alma, Inkermann,
and Balaklava, and served uninterruptedly till the end of the
campaign. Colour-Sergeant P. CULLEN; landed with the regiment in the
Crimea on the 8th. of November, 1854, and was particularly noticed for
gallantry in the trenches and attention to his duties during the
campaign. Private P. FLINN; never missed a duty in the trenches from
the 8th. of November, 1854, and was remarkable on all occasions for
gallantry and daring.

FORTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel RICHARD THOMAS FARREN,
C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854, and the
whole siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonels JAMES VILLIERS
and JOHN HENRY LOWNDES; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5,
including the Alma, Inkermann, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854,
the whole of the siege of Sebastopol, and was engaged in the attack
and capture of the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855. Captain the
Honourable BERNARD MATTHEW WARD; distinguished himself on the morning
of the 5th. of November, 1854, in support of the pickets of the second
brigade, second division. The conduct of this officer was particularly
noticed by Lieutenant-Colonel Fordyce, C.B. Captain HENRY JAMES
BUCHANAN; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, the Alma, Inkermann,
sortie of the 26th. of October, 1854, and siege of Sebastopol.
Sergeant W. GRANT and Private EDWARD M‘MAHON; distinguished themselves
particularly on the night of the 7th. of June, 1855, by their cool and
gallant conduct in assisting to drive the enemy from the Quarries, and
repulsing his attacks.

FORTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Captain WM. HENRY CAIRNES; for steadiness and
soldier-like conduct whilst in command of a party of his regiment,
sent to relieve and reinforce a party of the fourth regiment on the
night of the 22nd. of June, 1855, in the trenches before Sebastopol.
Sergeant RICHARD BATLIN; for volunteering to join the party above
referred to, and accompanying his captain.

FORTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN THORNTON GRANT, C.B.;
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854 and 1855, including the Alma,
Inkermann, sortie of the 26th. of October, 1854, the whole siege of
Sebastopol, and rendered important service in command of strong
working parties of the second and light divisions at the attack on the
Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855. Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN HYNDE
KING; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the Alma,
Inkermann, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854, the whole siege of
Sebastopol; was engaged in the attack and capture of the Quarries on
the 7th. of June, 1855; was severely wounded at the attack on the
Redan on the 8th. of September (arm amputated.) Captain GEORGE KEMP
CHATFIELD; joined the service companies on the 14th. of November,
1854, and was present during the whole of the siege of Sebastopol;
also at the assault and capture of the Quarries on the 7th. of June,
1855. Was mentioned in Field-Marshal Lord Raglan’s despatch on the
18th. of June, 1855, at the first attack on the Redan. Was wounded in
the trenches on the 7th. of September, 1855. Captain WILLIAM YOUNG;
joined the service companies on the 14th. of November, 1854, and was
present in the Crimea during the whole siege of Sebastopol; the attack
and capture of the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855 (wounded);
attacks on the Redan on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September,
1855. Surgeon JOHN DAVIES; landed in the Crimea in medical charge of
the 49th. regiment. Was present at the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol, with the exception of the last
attack on the Redan. During the period the Army occupied Bulgaria,
Surgeon Davies’s unceasing solicitude and attention to the sick of the
regiment was attended with the most beneficial results, and during the
whole of the campaign in the Crimea, up to the month of July, 1855, he
was scarcely ever out of his hospital tending the sick and wounded.
Sergeant-Major R. HOLDEN; was present at the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, and repulse of sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854. Was
with his regiment during the whole siege of Sebastopol. Private J.
GIBBONS; greatly distinguished himself on the 26th. of October, 1854,
in personal encounter with the Russians. Was mentioned in division
orders on the occasion by Lieutenant-General Sir De Lacy Evans, G.C.B.
Was present during the whole campaign, including the battles of the
Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.

FIFTIETH REGIMENT.—Colonel RICHARD WADDY, C.B., and Lieutenant-Colonel
JOHN LUCAS WILTON, C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5,
including the Alma, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel HENRY EDWARD WEARE; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854 as Deputy-Assistant Adjutant-General, and was
severely wounded at the Alma; also was present at the latter part of
the siege of Sebastopol. Major EDWARD GEORGE HIBBERT; served the
Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant MONTAGUE DE SALIS
M‘KENZIE GEORGE AUGUSTUS CLARKE; this officer was in command of a
company in the advanced trench of the left attack before Sebastopol,
in December, 1854, when the Russians made a sortie. He was engaged in
a personal encounter with a Russian officer, whom he cut down with his
sword, but being wounded in two places, he was overpowered and taken
prisoner. His sword was found next day in front of the trench, broken
in two and covered with blood. Lieutenant JAMES LAMB; this officer
served throughout the Crimean Campaign, and his conduct was
conspicuous on the occasion of a sortie made by the Russians on the
advanced trench of the left attack before Sebastopol in December,
1854, when a few companies of the 50th. regiment suffered severely in
repelling the attack. Private A. O’LEARY; this man (with another,
since dead) volunteered to go out to look for the body of the captain
of his company, who was supposed to have been killed in December,
1854, when the Russians made a strong sortie on the advanced trench of
the left attack. The Russians were repelled, but (the night being very
dark) it was some time before it was ascertained that the works were
completely cleared of them. However, this man at once proposed to go
out from the second parallel to look for his captain; he was permitted
to do so. His captain had been taken prisoner. Private THOMAS REGHAN;
served throughout the Crimean Campaign, and was remarkable for his
coolness under fire when in the trenches before Sebastopol.

FIFTY-FIFTH REGIMENT.—Colonel CHARLES WARREN, C.B.; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854, including the battles of the Alma, and Inkermann
(where he commanded a brigade and was severely wounded), and took part
in the sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854; was present during the
latter part of the siege of Sebastopol in 1855. Lieutenant-Colonel
ALFRED CAPEL CURE; the siege of Sebastopol in 1855. Commanded the
regiment in the assaults on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of
September, 1855. Lieutenant WILLIAM BYRNE JOHNSON; served from the
22nd. of November, 1854, to the end of the war, including the siege of
Sebastopol and the trenches; was severely wounded at the final assault
on the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855, where he distinguished
himself, as on several other occasions, by his forward gallantry.
Lieutenant JAMES SCOTT; landed in Turkey with the regiment in May,
1854; served at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, siege of
Sebastopol, and in the trenches, including the repulse of the sortie
on Inkermann heights on the 26th of October, 1854, and the attack on
the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855; was wounded, and mentioned in
the despatches for his distinguished gallantry. Sergeant J. MEARA;
landed with the regiment in Turkey, in May, 1854; served in the Crimea
during the whole campaign, including the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann; took part in the repulse of the sortie at Inkermann on the
26th. of October, 1854, and served in the trenches generally;
distinguished himself particularly by his gallantry at the storming of
the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855, where he was severely
wounded. Lance-Sergeant J. O’DONNELL; landed with the regiment in
Turkey, in May, 1854; was present at the battle of the Alma (severely
wounded); served in the trenches, and distinguished himself at the
storming of the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855, when he was
again severely wounded.

FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN ALFRED STREET, C.B.;
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the
Alma and Inkermann, the whole of the siege of Sebastopol, and
expedition to Kinburn. Brevet-Major GERALD JOHN FORSYTH; this
officer’s conduct on every occasion when under fire, from the 23rd. of
September, 1854, to the end of the siege, on the 8th. of September,
1855; was most conspicuous for gallantry and coolness. On the 18th. of
June, when one of the assaulting party, he remained with three or four
men of his company close under the _abattis_ of the Redan, awaiting
reinforcements. These men kept up a constant fire at the embrasures,
and Captain Forsyth himself remained with them until the whole of
their ammunition was exhausted, when, finding no support come to their
aid, he retired to the trenches. Lieutenant ALFRED FREDERICK ADOLPHUS
SLADE; this officer volunteered to join the service companies in the
field on the 15th. of November, 1854, and obtained permission to do so
without joining the depôt. His conduct was marked by conspicuous
bravery during his service in the trenches from the above date to the
18th. of June, 1855, when he was severely wounded in front of the
Redan. Although suffering from a severe wound in the shoulder, and
directed to go back to the trenches, he continued to encourage the men
to advance under a heavy fire from the Russian batteries, until he was
struck again, and, the attack having failed, he retired with the
remainder of the regiment. Drummer M. NORTON; landed with the regiment
at Katcha River on the 22nd. of September, 1854, and was present at
Inkermann, Balaklava, and during the siege of Sebastopol; at the
assaults on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September, 1855. Private
J. HEALY; was recommended for the medal and gratuity for his very
distinguished conduct throughout the whole period of his service in
the Crimea, namely, from the 23rd. of September, 1854, to June, 1856,
and more particularly at the assault of the Redan on the 18th. of
June, 1855, when he remained in advance of the trenches, with Major
Forsyth and two or three other men, until the whole of his ammunition
was expended. He did not receive the medal on that occasion, because
the whole amount of gratuities allowed the regiment were expended.

SIXTY-SECOND REGIMENT.—Colonel CHARLES TROLLOPE, C.B., and
Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM LENNOX INGALL, C.B.—Both served the siege
of Sebastopol from the 13th. of November, 1854. Colonel Trollope was
in command of a brigade in the second division up to July, and
afterwards as a Brigadier-General; also in command of one in the third
division. Lieutenant-Colonel Ingall was severely wounded at the
storming of the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855. Brevet-Major
CHARLES COOCH and Captain GEORGE HAMPDEN WILKIESON; for long service
in the trenches before Sebastopol. Major Cooch was mentioned in the
despatches of General Sir James Simpson, G.C.B. Sergeant J. WARREN and
Private J. FARRELL; for capturing a French soldier who was deserting
to the enemy from the advanced trenches on the 22nd. of February,
1855, they being at the time exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy’s
advanced posts, and for which service they received the thanks of the
Commander-in-Chief in the Crimea.

SIXTY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel the Honourable ROBERT
ALEXANDER GEORGE DALZELL, C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854,
including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and the first part of
the siege of Sebastopol in 1855. Lieutenant-Colonel CHARLES EDWARD
FAIRCLOUGH; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854; the Alma, and
Inkermann; at the latter he was severely wounded. Captain F. T. LOGAN
PATERSON; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles
of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann; siege of Sebastopol; also in
expeditions to Kertch and Kinburn. Private P. CEATON; served the
Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma,
Balaklava, and Inkermann; expedition to Kertch; assault and fall of
Sebastopol; capture of Kinburn. At the battle of Inkermann, Private
Ceaton attacked and stabbed two Russians. Was himself wounded, but
refused to leave the field.

SIXTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Colonel HENRY SMITH, C.B.; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann,
and the whole siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE MACBEATH,
C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant SHEFFIELD
GRACE; under the command of a captain in the 63rd. regiment,
Lieutenant Grace took post at the _chevaux-de-frize_, in front of the
position in the Woronzoff road, with only one man to support him, the
remainder (of a party of twelve) having fallen back in consequence of
the heavy fire. Lieutenant FRANCIS DE LUTTRELL SAUNDERSON; on the
11th. of May, 1855, Lieutenant Saunderson was actively engaged
repelling a sortie. The night was wet and stormy, and some of the
rifles were difficult to load, and this officer particularly
distinguished himself by assisting the men in loading. Private SAMUEL
BURROWS; on the morning of the 22nd. of November, 1854, in broad
daylight under a heavy fire from the enemy, he proceeded from the
rifle-pits, in company with another man, to bring in a wounded officer
of the rifle brigade. This occurred in the left attack of the siege of
Sebastopol. Private J. MAGNER; when on duty in the trenches before
Sebastopol on the 11th. of May, 1855, during a sortie, when volunteers
were called for by Captain Hamilton to charge the enemy, Private
Magner was one of the first to leap on the parapet, and say, “Here is
one, sir.” He afterwards volunteered to go out on patrol to see that
the enemy had all retired. On another occasion, when on duty in the
fourth parallel, he was wounded in the hip, and though told by an
officer and surgeon to go home, he refused, saying, “The Russians are
coming out, and I would sooner stay with my company.”

SEVENTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Captains FREDERICK J. COLIN HALKETT and JOHN
OTWAY WEMYSS; rendered general good service in the trenches before
Sebastopol, and at Kertch. Privates H. GOURLEY and J. CATHCART;
rendered general good service; both slightly wounded.

SEVENTY-SECOND REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel PARKE; in the Crimea from
the 13th. of June, 1855, to the end of the war.

SEVENTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE HARRY SMITH
WILLIS and Captain RICHARD BUTLER WILLINGTON; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann,
and siege of Sebastopol. Assistant-Surgeons ROBERT GRAVES BURTON and
ALEXANDER HUMFREY; for distinguished courage in the trenches during
the whole siege of Sebastopol, where they were exposed, under fire,
and in presence of the enemy, to as much danger as executive officers,
and where their humanity to the wounded was valuable and constant.
Sergeant R. BUSHELL and Lance-Corporal G. BROWN; for conspicuous
courage under fire in the presence of the enemy, in every action,
sortie, or attack during the whole war.

SEVENTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonels JOHN DOUGLAS, C.B., and
RICHARD CHAMBRE HAYS TAYLOR, C.B., and BrevetLieutenant-Colonel ROBERT
DOUGLAS CLEPHANE; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the
battles of the Alma and Balaklava, and siege of Sebastopol.
Lieutenant-Colonels Douglas and Clephane served in the expedition to
Kertch. Captain HENRY HOLFORD STEVENSON; was employed on important
duty in the advanced trenches the night preceding the fall of
Sebastopol, while on the Staff of Lieutenant-General Sir Colin
Campbell, G.C.B. Also present at the battles of the Alma and
Balaklava. Quartermaster R. JAMESON; was present at the battle of the
Alma; acted as a volunteer subaltern at the action of Balaklava;
rendered constant good and gallant service under fire in the trenches
before Sebastopol. Sergeant J. ANDERSON and Private W. CAMPBELL; were
present at the battles of the Alma and Balaklava, and rendered
constant good and gallant service in the trenches before Sebastopol.

EIGHTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Colonel HORATIO SHIRLEY, C.B., and
Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE VAUGHAN MAXWELL, C.B.; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; the battles of the Alma and Inkermann; siege of
Sebastopol; attack on the Quarries. The former was general officer in
the trenches at the attack on the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855,
and at the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of June, and commanded a
brigade at the assault on the 8th. of September. Lieutenant-Colonel
Maxwell also commanded the 88th. regiment at the assaults on the Redan
on the 18th. of June, and the 8th. of September, 1855, and at the last
he was severely wounded. Lieutenant-Colonel EDWARD JOHN VESEY BROWN
and Brevet-Major THOMAS GORE; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5;
the Alma, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major EDWARD
GILLING MAYNARD; for leading the men under his orders into the Russian
works (called the Quarries) in a most gallant manner, on the night of
the 7th. of June, 1855. Captain JOHN EDWARD RILEY; for gallant conduct
at Inkermann. He was most active in rallying his men when retreating;
also was most active during the action, as Adjutant. He likewise
behaved exceedingly well on picket, in the Middle Ravine, in the
beginning of October, 1854, when the enemy advanced upon him on a
certain occasion. Lieutenant GEORGE PRIESTLY; was very conspicuous in
the attack on the Redan, leading the Grenadier company in a dashing
manner. Private J. SULLIVAN; displayed general activity and gallantry
during the night of the 7th. of June, 1855, in the attack on the
Quarries. Private W. DURWOODE; this man, with only one other, answered
to the call of Lieutenant-Colonel Maxwell, to rally round a gun, when
the regiment was repulsed at the beginning of the battle of Inkermann.
He served throughout the whole campaign, and was at last wounded in
the attack on the Redan.

EIGHTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel CALEDON RICHARD EGERTON and
Major ROBERT B. HAWLEY; served the siege of Sebastopol till the end of
the service; the former from the 17th. of December, 1854, and the
latter from the 31st., of January, 1855. Major LESLIE SKYNNER; landed
in the Crimea on the 15th. of December, 1854, and performed good
service in the trenches during the whole campaign. Corporal P. SCOTT;
landed with the regiment in the Crimea on the 15th. of December, 1854.
Never missed a tour of duty in the trenches until after the 5th. of
December, 1855, when he was wounded severely by a piece of shell in
the right knee.

NINETIETH REGIMENT.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel THOMAS SMITH; served the
siege of Sebastopol from the 5th. of December, 1854, till the end of
the service. Brevet-Major JAMES PERRIN; rendered uninterrupted service
with his regiment from its arrival in the Crimea until its embarkation
for England, in June, 1856. Never missed a tour of duty in the
trenches. In reserve during the attack on the Quarries on the 7th. of
June, 1855. Assault on the Redan, on the 8th. of September. Captain
JAMES HERNE WADE; landed in the Crimea with his regiment; was always
present, except during a short period when laid up with fever at
Scutari. Was at the assault of the Redan on the 8th. of September,
1855, where he was severely wounded. Sergeant-Major A. KIRKLAND;
displayed gallant conduct at the assault of the Redan on the 8th. of
September, 1855, he being one of the first soldiers who entered that
battery. Went to the assistance of Sergeant-Major Moynihan (afterwards
Ensign) and Major Rowlands, 41st regiment, when attacked by five or
six of the enemy, and shot three Russians dead as fast as he could
load and fire. Also went to the assistance of Lieutenant Swift, 90th
regiment. Was wounded in the Redan and left there after the troops had
retired, but subsequently fought his way out. Private W. SMITH;
accompanied his regiment to the Crimea, and served uninterruptedly
till the fall of Sebastopol. Was present at the capture of the
rifle-pits on the 18th. of April, 1855, and at the attack on the Redan
on the 8th. of September, 1855, where he was wounded.

NINETY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM BERNARD AINSLIE,
C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854 and part of 1855; the Alma,
Balaklava, and latter part of the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN ALEXANDER EWART; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma, Balaklava, and entire siege of
Sebastopol, except while employed in the expedition to Kertch. Captain
JAMES DALZELL, Lieutenant RICHARD AUGUSTUS COOPER, and Colour-Sergeant
G. ALLAN; served without interruption throughout the campaign, and
showed on all occasions conspicuous zeal and gallantry. Lance-corporal
J. ROBERTSON: served throughout the whole campaign, and was
conspicuous as a volunteer upon two occasions, once in repairing
damages in an advanced trench under a heavy fire, and once in
accompanying his captain by night to reconnoitre a trench near the
Redan, believed to be occupied by the enemy.

NINETY-FIFTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel ALFRED THOMAS HAYLAND, C.B.,
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5 at the Alma, where he was
severely wounded, and arm amputated; siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major
JULIUS AUGUSTUS ROBERT RAINES; served with zeal and distinction from
the opening of the Crimean Campaign. Was engaged at the battle of the
Alma; was present at the repulse of a sortie on the 26th. of October,
1854, and battle of Inkermann as an assistant engineer, and in the
trenches; also at the battle of the Tchernaya. Brevet-Major ALEXANDER
JAMES JOHN MACDONALD; ordered Private James Murphy, who had
volunteered to protect him, when wounded, to retire and leave him,
when overpowered by numbers of the enemy, by whom he was afterwards
wounded in eighteen different parts of the body on the 5th. of
November, 1854. Captain BASIL CHARLES BOOTHBY; served the campaign of
1854. Severely wounded at the battle of the Alma (foot amputated.)
Colour-Sergeant F. CLUNEY; discovered and dug out of the ground a
number of fougasses laid by the enemy, and by the explosion of some of
which several men were wounded on the 9th. of June, 1855. Private
JAMES KEENAN; seized the Queen’s colours, and planted them in a
Russian battery on the 20th. of September, 1854, the officer who had
previously carried them having been wounded.

NINETY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Major FOWLER BURTON; served in the siege of
Sebastopol from the 20th. of November, 1854. Captain GEORGE HENRY
HIBBERT WARE; for having highly distinguished himself (when
Lieutenant) on the night of the 30th. of August, 1855, having been
ordered out with a party under Captain Brinkley to retake a sap, and
bring in the wounded who were lying under the enemy’s rifle-pits,
which duty he was performing in a gallant manner, when he received a
severe wound which obliged him to retire. This officer did duty in the
trenches from the 28th. of November, 1854, to the 30th. of August,
1855, under trying circumstances, in a most unflinching manner.
Lieutenant CHARLES HENRY BROWNE; distinguished himself at the assault
on the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855, having entered that work,
where he was slightly wounded. He did duty in the trenches from the
4th. of May, 1855, to the end of the siege, and was remarkable for the
soldier-like manner in which he always did his duty, although a young
officer, with but little experience. Sergeants M. KEMMY and W. MOORE;
for having highly distinguished themselves on the 8th. of September,
1855, at the assault on the Redan, having been severely wounded inside
that work. The former was mentioned in General Simpson’s despatch for
his general gallantry on that occasion; did duty in the trenches from
November, 1854, to the end of the siege, and was distinguished on
several other occasions; and the latter was taken prisoner inside the
Redan. Sergeant Moore likewise did duty in the trenches from November,
1854, to the end of the siege, and was remarkable for the unflinching
manner in which he did his duty under very trying circumstances.

RIFLE BRIGADE, FIRST BATTALION.—Colonel WILLIAM SHERBROOK RAMSAY
NORCOTT, C.B.—Served in the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the
Alma and entire siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant-Colonel ALFRED
HASTINGS HORSFORD, C.B., (now Deputy Adjutant-General to the Forces,
and K.C.B.); served in the Eastern Campaign of 1854, including the
Alma and Inkermann, and first part of the siege of Sebastopol, until
compelled to return to England on account of ill-health, after which
he commanded the third battalion. Lieutenant-Colonel ALEXANDER
MACDONELL, C.B., and Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel CHARLES JOHN WOODFORD;
served in the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel LORD
ALEXANDER GEORGE RUSSELL; served in the siege of Sebastopol in 1855.
Brevet-Major the Honourable JAMES STUART; was present with the army
during the whole war, having embarked with the second battalion for
Varna, and was afterwards promoted into the first battalion. He was
present at the Alma as aide-de-camp to Colonel Norcott, in command of
the left wing of the second battalion. Served during the siege in the
first battalion, and commanded the storming party on the 18th. of
June, for which he received his brevet rank. Lieutenant GEORGE ROBERT
SAUNDERS; joined the battalion in December, 1854, before Sebastopol,
and performed his duties without interruption to the end of the war;
was present (under Major Stuart), with the covering party on the 18th.
of June, 1855. Corporal J. RUDLING; was present at the Alma, Inkerman,
Balaklava, sortie on the Woronzoff road, the storming party on the
18th. of June, and when the advanced party in the graveyard was
attacked; also accompanied Major-General Windham on a reconnoitring
party at the commencement of the siege. Was present at the front with
the battalion from the landing in the Crimea until the withdrawal of
the army. Corporal THOMAS TARRANT; volunteered, on the 17th. of
October, to lie out in front of the works, to keep down the enemy’s
fire. He was present at the sorties on the 13th. of August, 1855, and
served through the whole of the campaign without leaving the front.

RIFLE BRIGADE, SECOND BATTALION.—Lieutenant FITZ ROY WILLIAM
FREMANTLE; joined in the Crimea on the 1st. of December, 1854, and did
duty in the trenches from that date until the 18th. of June, 1855. Was
present at the last sortie made on the Quarries on the 8th. of June.
Commanded the woolsack party of the right column of attack on the
18th. of June, 1855, on which occasion he was severely wounded.
Lieutenant JOHN CROFT MOORE; joined in the Crimea on the 10th. of
June, 1855, and served in the trenches until the fall of Sebastopol.
On the attack of the 8th. of September he commanded an advanced party
of about thirty men, which was pushed forward for the purpose of
keeping down the fire of some embrasures on the proper right of the
Redan, which enfiladed the attack. He was mentioned in General
Simpson’s despatch. Sergeant J. CHERRY; two men employed as
sharpshooters having ventured down to the gardens near the Woronzoff
road, in July, 1855, one of them was wounded and disabled. Sergeant
Cherry went to his assistance under a heavy fire, and returned to
report that it was impossible to remove him during daylight. When it
was sufficiently dark, he headed a party, and brought in the wounded
man. Volunteered for secret service on the 6th. of September, 1855.
Was wounded in four places. Served during the whole campaign. Private
E. TARVISH; served with great gallantry during the whole campaign in
the Crimea, especially in the assault of the 8th. of September, 1855,
on which occasion he entered the Redan and was taken prisoner.

Turkish War Medal.
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THE TURKISH WAR MEDAL.[174]

This medal was distributed generally to the allied forces. On the obverse are the four flags of France, Turkey, England, and Sardinia, and beneath is a map of the Crimea spread over a gun wheel, which rests upon the Russian flag; a mortar and anchor, etc., are arranged alongside. The word “Crimea,” and the date, 1855, are under all. On the reverse is the Sultan’s cypher, beneath which is inscribed “Crimea” in Turkish, and lower still is the year of the Hegira, 1271, written from right to left, corresponding with the year 1855. Ribbon crimson, with light green edges. These medals were issued without names, or regiments, engraved, or indented on them. There is a variation in the arrangement of the flags; in those medals intended for the Sardinian forces the flag of that country is next to that of Turkey, and the words “La Crimée,” with the date, are inserted. This, it is needless to state, is Italian, and many of the medals first issued to the British soldiers are of that pattern, arising probably from the demand being greater than the supply, or from the fact of a number of them being lost in consequence of the wreck of the vessel conveying them to this country. The medal issued to the French army has the flag of that nation next to that of Turkey, corresponding with the Sardinian and British, and inscribed “La Crimée.” Those supplied to the latter are like the engraving, and although the difference is but slight, yet the reason of it may not be uninteresting.

MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD.

This medal and the gratuity adverted to in the list of recipients of the Sardinian Medal, and also in the list of the recipients of the French Medal, were authorized by the Royal Warrant of the 4th. of December, 1854, with the special view of marking the Sovereign’s sense of the distinguished service and gallant conduct in the field, of the army then serving in the Crimea, under Field-Marshal Lord Raglan. By its provisions the commanding officer of each regiment of cavalry was allowed to recommend one sergeant, two corporals, and four privates; and the commanding officer of each regiment of infantry, and of each battalion of the Foot Guards, and of the Rifle Brigade, was permitted to select one sergeant, four corporals, and ten privates, to receive a medal and a gratuity of fifteen pounds for a sergeant, for a corporal ten pounds, and for a private five pounds. The gratuity was to be placed in the regimental savings’ bank, there to remain in deposit at interest until the discharge of the soldier, and to be considered his personal property. On the obverse of the medal are the Royal Arms, surmounted by a cuirass and helmet, and surrounded with helmets, cannon, shot, drums, trumpets, muskets, swords, and flags; and on the reverse is inscribed “For Distinguished Conduct in the Field.” The ribbon is red and ribbed, with a broad blue stripe in the centre. This medal has since been awarded to soldiers for services performed during the Indian Mutiny and subsequent campaigns. The name of the recipient, with his rank and regiment, are indented on the edge of the medal, and in most cases the date of the action for which the medal was given.

Medal for Distinguished Conduct in the Field.
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The Victoria Cross.
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THE VICTORIA CROSS.

The year 1856 was memorable for the establishment of a decoration to which all ranks of the army and navy might aspire. It was instituted by a warrant dated June 29th., 1856, and revised April 23rd., 1881. This new reward of valour appropriately bears the name of the “Victoria Cross,” and its value is heightened by the fact of the Queen personally conferring the distinction, when the recipient happens to be in this country. It consists of a Maltese cross of bronze, attached by the letter V to a bar, on which a sprig of laurel is embossed. On the obverse, in the centre is the British Lion and Crown, and beneath it a scroll, bearing the inscription “For Valour;” the reverse is plain, the name and corps of the recipient being engraved on the bar to which the ribbon is attached, and the date of the act of bravery in the centre of the Cross. The ribbon for the army is red, whilst for the navy it is blue. All are placed on an equal footing as regards eligibility for this decoration, as neither rank, long service, wounds, nor any other circumstance whatever, save conspicuous bravery, can establish a claim to the honour. Every non-commissioned officer or soldier is entitled to a special pension of ten pounds a year from the date of the act by which the decoration was gained. Should further acts of bravery be performed by the recipient, which, had he not already received the Cross, would have entitled him thereto, additional bars attached to the ribbon are accorded, carrying with them further pensions of five pounds per annum for each. The same of course holds good for the navy. The names of recipients are published in the “London Gazette,” and a registry thereof is kept in the office of the Secretary of State for War. The following is a list, arranged alphabetically, of the winners of the Cross since its institution to the present time (1892), giving the date when, and the campaign in which, the act of bravery was performed, with a brief notice of the same, and the rank the recipient eventually attained.

ABLET, Sergeant A., Grenadier Guards. Sept. 2, 1855. Throwing outside
trench a live shell from the midst of a number of ammunition cases,
which burst as it touched the ground.

ADAMS, Rev. J. W., Bengal Ecclesiastical Establishment, Killa Kazi,
Afghanistan. Dec. 11, 1879. Rescuing from drowning some of the 9th.
Lancers, in the immediate presence of the enemy, under a heavy fire,
and up to his waist in water.

ADDISON, Private H., 43rd. Foot. Indian Mutiny, Jan. 2, 1859.
Defending and saving the life of Lieut. Osborne. Addison received two
wounds and lost a leg in this service.

AIKMAN, Colonel F. R., 4th. Bengal Native Infantry. Indian Mutiny,
March 1, 1858. Routing a body of 500 rebel infantry, 200 horse, and
two guns, which he captured, with only 100 of the 3rd. Sikh Cavalry.

AITKEN, Colonel R. H. M., late of the 13th. Bengal Native Infantry.
Indian Mutiny, 1857. Various gallant acts during defence of Lucknow
Residency, among others saving a powder magazine from explosion,
capturing guns, etc., from June 30 to Nov. 22, 1857.

ALEXANDER, Private J., 90th. Foot. Redan, June 18 and Sept. 6, 1855.
Bringing in wounded men on two occasions, under heavy fire, one being
Capt. Buckley, Scots Fusilier Guards.

ALLEN, Corporal W., 2nd. Batt. 24th. Foot. Rorke’s Drift, Zululand,
Jan. 22, 1879. Severely wounded in defending the hospital till the
patients were removed. _See_ Private F. Hitch.

ANDERSON, Corporal C., 2nd. Dragoon Guards. Indian Mutiny, Oct. 8,
1857, and Trumpeter T. Monaghan. Saving the life of Lieut.-Col.
Seymour, C.B., commanding the regiment, when cut down and surrounded
by a body of mutineers.

ANSON, Brevet-Lieut.-Col. A. H. A., 84th. Regiment. Indian Mutiny,
Sept. 28 and Nov. 16, 1857. For conspicuous bravery at Bolundshahur,
and the storming of the Secundra Bagh at Lucknow.

ARTHUR, Gunner T., Royal Artillery. Sebastopol, June 7 and 18, 1855.
Carrying barrels of ammunition to the 7th. Fusiliers, several times,
under fire, and volunteering for the spiking party at the assault on
the Redan.

ASHFORD, Private J., Royal Fusiliers. Candahar, Aug. 16, 1880.
Assisting in removing wounded, under a heavy fire. _See_ Lieut. Chase.

BAKER, Lieutenant C. G., Bengal Police Batt. Indian Mutiny, Sept.
27th., 1858. For gallant conduct in an attack on 1000 mutineers at
Suhejnee, near Peroo, which ended in the rout of the enemy.

BAMBRICK, Private V., 60th. Rifles. Indian Mutiny, May 6th., 1858. For
conspicuous bravery at Bareilly, where he was attacked by three
Ghazees, and though wounded twice, cut down his assailants.

BANKS, Cornet W. G. H., 7th. Hussars. Indian Mutiny, Dec. 31, 1858.
Cross provisionally conferred upon him by the Commander-in-Chief in
India, for his gallantry in thrice charging a body of fanatics, who
had rushed upon the guns near Lucknow, but he died from his wounds
before the recommendation was confirmed.

BEACH, Private T., 55th. Foot. Inkermann, Nov. 5, 1854. Defending
Lieut.-Colonel Carpenter, 41st., when wounded, from the attacks of
several Russians, two of whom he killed.

BELL, Captain M. S., Royal Engineers. Ordashu, Ashanti, Jan. 4, 1874.
Gallantry in encouraging an unarmed party of Fantees to work under
fire without a covering party.

BELL, Private David, 2nd. Batt. 24th. Foot. Island of Little Andaman,
May 7, 1867. For the gallant manner in which, with Surgeon Douglas and
three other privates, he manned a boat, and rowed through a dangerous
surf to the rescue of seventeen officers and men from almost certain
destruction. _See_ Surgeon C. M. Douglas.

BELL, Captain E. W. D., 23rd. Fusiliers. Alma, Sept. 20, 1854. The
first to capture a Russian gun, which was limbered up and being driven
off. During the battle he succeeded to the command of the regiment,
all his senior officers being killed or wounded.

BERESFORD, Lord W. L. de la Poer, 9th. Lancers. Umvolosi River,
Zululand, July 3rd., 1879. For his gallant conduct in mounting Sergt.
Fitzmaurice, 24th. Foot, behind him on his horse, and bringing him
off, under a close and heavy fire.

BERGIN, Private J., 33rd. Foot. April 13, 1868, and Michael Magner,
Drummer of the same regiment. For their gallantry in the assault of
Magdala, being the first to enter the fortress, by climbing a cliff
and forcing their way through a strong fence, and over the wall.

BERRYMAN, Major J., 17th. Lancers. Alma and Balaklava. For
distinguished conduct in the above battles. At Balaklava, his horse
being shot under him, he remained on the field with Capt. Webb, who
was wounded, under a heavy fire, and refused to leave him till he was
placed in safety. He has also a bar for bravery at Inkermann.