In addition to the Decoration of the Legion of Honour given to officers
and men of the Army and Navy who had distinguished themselves, the
Emperor of the French sent five hundred of the French Military War Medal
for distribution to a proportion of the British Army. The medal is
silver-gilt, and has on the obverse the head of the Emperor, within a
blue enamelled circle, inscribed “Louis Napoleon,” surrounded by a
laurel wreath. On the reverse are the words “Valeur et Discipline,”
surrounded by a similar circle and wreath; the whole surmounted by the
Imperial Eagle displayed, with a loop for suspension. Ribbon—Orange,
with green edges. Only two officers received this medal, His Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge, and Sir Wm. Codrington.
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The deeds of the following non-commissioned officers and men, who were
selected for recommendation to His Majesty, to receive the above medal,
not only furnish exciting episodes, but are valuable as examples of
military daring, endurance, and kind-heartedness:—
FOURTH DRAGOON GUARDS.—Regimental Sergeant-Major WILLIAM JOYCE,
Sergeant RICHARD COOKE, and Private PATRICK HOGAN; exemplary and
uniform good conduct during the campaign of 1854 and 1855.
Sergeant-Major JOSEPH DRAKE, exemplary conduct in living in the same
tents with, and unremitting attention to, numerous men when ill and
dying of cholera in the Crimea in 1854 and 1855.
FIFTH DRAGOON GUARDS.—Acting Regimental Serjeant-Major J. RUSSELL,
served during the whole Eastern Campaign from May, 1854, until the end
of the war, and was never absent from his duty a single day; he was
present at the Battle of Balaklava, on which occasion he had his horse
killed under him, but procured for himself a second horse, and
immediately rejoined the regiment; he was also present at Inkermann.
Troop Sergeant-Major S. GRIFFITH, served throughout the whole Eastern
Campaign, from May, 1854; whilst the regiment was in Bulgaria, and
cholera raging to a fearful extent, he was most indefatigable in
attending to the wants of the sick; he was present at the battles of
Balaklava and Inkermann, and never absent from duty during the whole
period of the war. Troop Sergeant-Major WILLIAM STEWART, served in the
Eastern Campaign from May, 1854, until the end of the war; was present
at the battle of Balaklava, on which occasion he had two horses killed
under him, but still continued to act, procuring a third horse, and
remaining in action with his regiment; was present at Inkermann, and
never absent from his duty a single day throughout the war. Sergeant
M. DAVIDSON, served throughout the whole of the Eastern Campaign; was
present at Inkermann, Balaklava, and the whole of the siege of
Sebastopol.
SIXTH DRAGOON GUARDS.—Regimental Sergeant-Major WILLIAM LYONS, and
Private THOMAS EDWARDS; length of service.
FIRST DRAGOONS.—Troop Sergeant-Major JOHN NORRIS, served as Troop
Sergeant-Major during the whole of the Eastern Campaign; was present
at the action of Balaklava, where he distinguished himself by
defending himself against four Russian Hussars, one of whom he killed,
and whose horse he captured. Troop Sergeant-Major MATTHEW BAILEY,
served as a Sergeant during the whole of the Eastern Campaign;
distinguished himself on patrol duty when his party was attacked by
some Cossacks. Private JOHN SAVAGE, served during the whole of the
Eastern Campaign; distinguished himself on outpost duty, and by his
care and attention to his horse during the severe winter.
SECOND DRAGOONS.—Regimental Sergeant-Major JOHN GREENE, Troop
Sergeant-Major GEORGE TILSLEY and Private ANDREW WILSON; gallantry in
the field at the battle of Balaklava on the 25th. of October, 1854,
and exemplary good conduct throughout the campaign, and during their
periods of service. Lance-Sergeant JAMES BORTHWICK, gallantry in the
field in the action of Balaklava, and good conduct during the period
he served in the Crimea.
FOURTH LIGHT DRAGOONS.—Regimental Serjeant-Major JAMES W. KELLY,
Sergeant JOHN ANDREWS, Private THOMAS GUTHRE, and Private GEORGE
MCGREGOR; gallantry and distinguished conduct in the charge of the
Light Cavalry Brigade on the 25th. of October, 1854; served during the
whole campaigns of 1854–5. Were present at the battles of the Alma,
Balaklava, Inkermann, Traktir, and expedition to Eupatoria in October,
1855.
SIXTH DRAGOONS.—Troop Sergeant-Majors T. J. WAKEFIELD and ANDREW
MORTON, and Trumpeter THOMAS MONKES; gallantry in the field in the
action of Balaklava on the 25th. of October, 1854, and served with
uniform good conduct during the whole of the campaign. Private
HUMPHREY POLKINGHORN; embarked with the first detachment of the
regiment for the East, on the 2nd. of June, 1854. Was present with it
in Bulgaria, and during the first winter in the Crimea. Received
clasps for Balaklava, Inkermann and Sebastopol, and distinguished
himself much in the former action.
EIGHTH HUSSARS.—Troop Sergeant-Major JOHN PICKWORTH, Sergeant CHARLES
MACAULEY, Corporal JAMES DONAGHUE, and Private JOHN MARTIN; these men
charged with the Light Brigade at Balaklava; were also present in the
ranks at the Alma and Inkermann, and served with the regiment
throughout the war.
TENTH HUSSARS.—Troop Sergeant-Major WILLIAM FINCH, this
non-commissioned officer was present with his troop, which was engaged
with the enemy near Kertch, on the 21st. of September, 1855, and by
his example and personal bravery was a great support to the officer in
charge of the party.
ELEVENTH HUSSARS.—Troop Sergeant-Major ROURKE TEEVAN, present at the
battles of the Alma and Balaklava, in which latter he led a troop and
behaved gallantly; was also present at the battle of Inkermann.
Sergeant SETH BOND, battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann; at
the Alma, when ordered to pursue and capture prisoners, he exhibited
great subordination in sparing (at the suggestion of a staff officer)
a Russian, who had wounded him; and also at the action of Balaklava
his coolness and gallantry were noticed. Lance-Corporal THOMAS
HARRISON, the battles of the Alma and Balaklava, where he behaved very
gallantly in galloping to the rescue of several comrades who were
fighting against overwhelming odds; was also present at the battle of
Inkermann. Private CORNELIUS TEEHAN, battles of the Alma and
Balaklava, where he behaved gallantly; was also at the battle of
Inkermann. All served the campaign in Bulgaria, in 1854, and were
present at the affair of Bouljanak, and throughout the campaign in the
Crimea from 1854 to 1856. Regimental Sergeant-Major G. L. SMITH,
recommended by the vote of his comrades, who with himself returned
from the Crimea previous to the first issue of the French medal;
served until the 25th. of January, 1856, and was present at the
battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann.
TWELFTH LANCERS.—Corporal J. W. CANNINGS, and Trumpeter JOHN EARSON;
the former served as orderly and the latter as field trumpeter to the
commanding officer in the actions of Tchourgan and Tchernaya, and the
whole of the operations round Eupatoria, under General d’Allonville.
THIRTEENTH LIGHT DRAGOONS.—Regimental Sergeant-Major THOMAS G.
JOHNSON, served the Eastern Campaign, including the reconnoissance on
the Danube under the Earl of Cardigan, battles of Balaklava and
Inkermann, siege of Sebastopol, and expedition to Eupatoria. Sergeant
RICHARD DAVIS, and Privates GEORGE DEARLOVE and JOHN FENTON; served
the Eastern Campaign, including the affairs of Bouljanak and
McKenzie’s Farm, battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, siege
of Sebastopol, and expedition to Eupatoria.
SEVENTEENTH LANCERS.—Regimental Sergeant-Major CHAS. WOODEN, Sergeants
JOHN SHEARINGHAM and JAMES NUNNERLY, and Private CHARLES WATSON; Alma,
Balaklava, and Inkermann, and were never absent from their duties.
ROYAL ARTILLERY.—Sergeant WILLIAM KEMPTON, landed at Varna with ‘I’
Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, and was present in every skirmish and
action in which the troop was engaged, including the Bouljanak, Alma,
McKenzie’s Farm, Balaklava, Inkermann, etc.; joined “C” troop the
11th. of June, 1855, and went with the Light Cavalry Brigade to
Eupatoria; present in every affair with the enemy. Sergeant WILLIAM
SCOTT, served with the troop since its leaving Woolwich for service in
the East; present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann,
Tchernaya, and siege of Sebastopol. Driver ROBERT SMEATON; present
with the troop since its leaving Woolwich for service in the East;
present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Tchernaya,
and siege of Sebastopol; on the 25th. of September, 1854, this man
gallantly jumped into the river Belbec, and succeeded in saving the
life of a French soldier, who would have been drowned but for the
timely assistance rendered by Driver Smeaton. Gunner and Driver HENRY
WOOD, served in five bombardments with zeal and gallantry, and exerted
himself in bringing in a wounded Croat, under a heavy fire, in the
September bombardment. Gunner and Driver ROBT. BOTFIELD, five
bombardments; one of a spiking party on the 8th. of September, 1855,
as a volunteer. Acting Bombardiers GEORGE GIBSON and WILLIAM J.
BURROWS, skirmish with Russian advanced posts September 19th., 1854;
battle of the Alma, September 20th.; taking of Balaklava, September
26th.; action of Balaklava, October 25th.; repulse of sortie from
Sebastopol, October 26th.; and battle of Inkermann, November 5th.;
also served in the October, 1854, April and June, 1855, bombardments.
Sergeant FREDK. ILES, present at the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann,
and throughout the siege. Gunner and Driver JOHN DOUGLAS, in the
trenches during the October bombardment, and with the exception of one
month, he regularly served in the trenches till the fall of the city,
taking part in every bombardment. Bombardier WILLIAM HEWITT, was
present at the battles of the Alma, and Inkermann, Shell Hill, October
26th., 1854, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth
bombardments, and the taking of the Quarries, June 7th., 1855; wounded
in the head, June 18th., 1855. Gunner and Driver JAMES CANNELL,
distinguished himself during six bombardments. Gunner and Driver JOHN
M‘ARDLE, volunteered for the spiking parties on the 18th. of June, and
the 8th. of September, 1855; on the 18th. of June, during the storming
of the Redan, Gunner Glass left the advanced trenches of the right
attack with a few men, and advanced towards the Redan; on getting
about half-way he was badly wounded in three places, Gunner M‘Ardle
crept out of the trenches on his hands and knees, managed to get
Gunner Glass on his back, returning with him into the trenches. Gunner
and Driver JOHN HAY, served throughout the whole of the campaign, from
the first landing in Bulgaria, and was never absent from the battery.
Sergeant RICHARD PERKINS, landed in the Crimea on the 26th. of
December, 1854, and present in all the bombardments since that time;
was recommended by Captain Walcot, Royal Artillery, for distinguished
conduct; specially recommended by Captain Oldfield, R.A., and
forwarded by Lord Raglan with his recommendation for conduct in No. 8
battery, on the 13th. and 14th. of April, 1855. Gunner and Driver
GEORGE DAVIS, served in reserve at the battle of the Alma; at the
battle of Inkermann, as a driver (both his horses killed); in the
siege train from the 12th. of July till the fall of Sebastopol,
including the two last bombardments. Gunner and Driver JOHN POWELL,
distinguished himself in the Sandbag battery; when the embrasure had
caught fire he leaped into it and extinguished the flame under a very
heavy fire; served trench duty from December, 1854, to the 8th. of
September, 1855, and in each bombardment. Sergeant CHRISTOPHER
FITZSIMONS, served in the trenches, without intermission, from the
6th. of March, 1855, to the reduction of the fortress; present at the
bombardments of the 9th. of April, 8th. of June, 18th. of June, and
5th. of September, 1855; commanded the Mortar Battery (No. 10) on
three occasions as a subaltern officer; armed the Quarries after they
were captured by the troops. Sergeant JOHN ADAMS, in the trenches from
December, 1854, until the fall of Sebastopol, including intermediate
bombardments. Sergeant JOHN ACLAND, present at the third and fourth
bombardments; wounded in August, 1855; lost an eye. Corporal JAMES
HAMILTON, was engaged at five bombardments; on the 8th. of September,
1855, he was one of the spiking party in the attack on the Redan; he
also carried a wounded captain of the 3rd. Buffs from the Redan ditch
to the advanced trench; for this act he was recommended for a
distinguished conduct medal. Corporal JOSEPH MILLIGAN, present at the
battle of the Alma and served in the trenches, and was present at all
bombardments. Bombardier JOHN BOWER, one of the spiking party on the
8th. of September, 1855, for which duty he volunteered, and then
greatly exerted himself in bringing in wounded men, until wounded
himself; he was present in the trenches during five bombardments.
Gunner and Driver MICHAEL O’DONOHUE, served in five bombardments with
zeal; one of the spiking party on the 18th. of June, as a volunteer.
Gunner and Driver MICHAEL MALOWNEY, at the skirmish on the 19th. of
September, 1854; battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann;
Tchernaya (in reserve); bombardments of the 9th. of April, 6th. and
17th. of June, 1855. Sergeant JOHN FAIRFAX and Gunner and Driver JAMES
MAGEE, at the skirmish of the 19th. of September, 1854; battles of the
Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann; the former was at the Tchernaya (in
reserve); bombardment of the 9th. of April, 1855; noticed on the field
at battle of Inkermann for his coolness and courage; the latter served
at the bombardments on the 9th. of April, and 6th. and 17th. of June,
1855. Acting Bombardiers JOHN HAGAN and CHARLES HENDERSON, present at
the bombardments of the 9th. of April, 16th. and 17th. of June, 17th.
of August, and the 5th. of September, 1855; the former volunteered for
the assault on the 18th. of June, and the latter for that of the 8th.
of September following. Acting Bombardier DAVID JENKINS, spiked the
guns in the redoubt on Canrobert’s Hill, on the 25th. of October,
1854; remained in the work after the Turks evacuated it, and although
the Russians were advancing rapidly up the hill, he did not quit the
place until he had spiked every gun; Lord Raglan mentioned his name in
a despatch, and by Her Majesty’s command the names of Gunner Jenkins
and three others were forwarded to the Horse Guards. Sergeant JAMES
MCGARRITY, present during the whole campaign, including the battles of
the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, and the third and fourth bombardments;
took powder to the trenches on the 17th. of October, 1854, under a
very heavy fire. Corporal PATRICK CONWAY, present at the battle of
Inkermann, and was mentioned for very gallant conduct by Major
Boothby, R.A., and Captain Henry, Land Transport Corps, the latter of
whom he assisted in rescuing from the enemy when severely wounded.
Gunner and Driver GEORGE BINES, present at the battle of Inkermann;
third, fourth, and fifth bombardments. Gunner and Driver JAMES
MCGRATH, assisted Sergeant HENRY (who received twelve bayonet wounds
in this service) in limbering-up a gun surrounded by Russians at
Inkermann. Sergeant-Major WALTER FLOCKHART, landed with the siege
train; served in the trenches during five bombardments; present at
Inkermann; was No. 1 of the gun where the parapet was blown out to
allow it to bear on the Russians advancing after the storming of the
Malakoff; slightly wounded in the head. Corporal JAMES BROWNE, ditto;
was present with the eighteen-pounders at Inkermann; volunteered, and
went with spiking party on the 18th. of June, 1855. Bombardier ANGUS
SUTHERLAND, landed with the siege train; served in the first
bombardment; severely wounded in both legs by the bursting of a shell;
served again in the April and subsequent bombardments; at the
explosion of the French gun park was one of the first men to volunteer
to carry away a number of live shell and carcasses. Gunner and Driver
JOHN NORTON, landed in the Crimea with the siege train; served in the
trenches during five bombardments; volunteered to go out with the
rocket tube in front of the twenty-one gun battery. Trumpeter JOHN
M‘CLAREN, came out at the commencement of the campaign; was in Turkey;
present at the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann; volunteered and served
as No. 6 of No. 2 gun at that battle, after Lieutenant-Colonel Dacres
had taken his horse, his own having been shot. Gunner and Driver JOHN
VANCE, present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann;
engaged on night fatigues during the whole siege, under fire, taking
ammunition to the trenches. Gunner and Driver PATRICK KNIGHT, engaged
in all the bombardments, and rendered himself conspicuous by his
general coolness and gallantry under fire; wounded in the side by the
bursting of a gun in the first bombardment. Corporal MATTHEW FENTON,
in the trenches before Sebastopol from the 1st. of October, 1854, till
the 8th. of September, 1855, and was also present at the battle of
Inkermann. Sergeant Conductor JOB SMITH, landed in the Crimea on the
30th. of September, 1854; served in the trenches from the 17th. of
October, 1854, to the 8th. of September, 1855, and was present at the
battle of Inkermann with the two eighteen-pounder guns. Sergeant
Conductors JOSEPH BUCHANAN and JAMES BOGGIE, served in six
bombardments. Sergeant JOSEPH SMITH, constant duty in the trenches
from December, 1854. Sergeant JOHN M‘PHERSON, landed at Balaklava in
September, 1854; present during the whole siege and at all the
bombardments; was in No. 7 Battery, left attack, the day it was opened
and knocked to pieces; was slightly wounded on the 20th. of October,
1854; was at Inkermann. Sergeant HENRY BACCHUS, served throughout the
Crimean campaign; at the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, expedition to
Eupatoria, etc. Gunner and Driver RICHARD WOODBRIDGE, was present at
all the bombardments, and never absent from his duty in the trenches;
particularly distinguished himself at the bombardment of the 18th. of
June, for his zeal and gallant conduct. Sergeant THOMAS WALSH, served
in the trenches from November, 1854, until the fall of Sebastopol, and
displayed on all occasions great bravery and coolness under fire,
setting a good example to young soldiers. Bombardier JOHN TROTTER,
cleared an embrasure in the advanced trenches on the 17th. of August,
1855, under a heavy fire. Corporal THOMAS BETTS, shewed great zeal and
coolness under fire from the 18th. of April to the fall of Sebastopol.
Gunner and Driver THOS. MARGREE, shewed general zeal and attention to
his duties, and great coolness under fire. Bombardier J. BOWER,
gallant conduct at the assault on the Redan on the 8th. of September,
on which occasion he was wounded; always behaved well under fire.
Gunner and Driver E. O’BRIEN, for gallantry in the trenches, and
volunteering for the assault on the Redan on the 18th. of June and the
8th. of September. Gunner and Driver HUGH DAVIS, served with gallantry
at the Alma and Inkermann; specially mentioned by Lord Raglan for his
conduct with the two heavy guns at the latter engagement, where he
lost both his arms by a round shot. Sergeant SAMUEL EWING, shewed
great zeal and energy in command of a gun in the June bombardment;
volunteered for a spiking party and lost a leg. Gunner and Driver
WILLIAM HOVENDEN, strongly recommended for his zeal and gallantry
throughout the siege; lost his leg in the trenches. Gunner and Driver
T. REYNOLDS, for gallant conduct throughout the siege; was wounded,
but remained at his gun until ordered away by an officer. Bombardier
WILLIAM RAMSEY, strongly recommended for gallant conduct under fire
and general attention to duty in the trenches. Sergeant J. MCKOWN,
served with great gallantry in all the bombardments since November,
1854.
ROYAL ENGINEERS.—Colour-Sergeant KESTER KNIGHT, joined the army at
Scutari, in May, 1854; present at every bombardment, and has received
a medal with two clasps; was specially selected by Colonel Tylden for
important daily duties in the trenches of the right attack, and was
subsequently recommended strongly by him for promotion, which he
received. Corporal JOHN ROSS, served at Bomarsund, and joined the army
in the East in December, 1854; since which time he was never absent
from the army; mentioned specially for distinguished conduct in
Brigade Orders, dated the 22nd. of July, and 24th. of August, 1855,
receiving a pecuniary gratuity on both occasions by order of the
Commander of the Forces. Corporal ROBERT HANSON, joined the army at
the Katcha Bivouac, and was never absent from it; has received a medal
and two clasps; was selected for special duties in the trenches by the
director of the left attack, who reported, at the close of the siege,
that he had conducted the operations entrusted to him with ability and
perseverance, whilst under a heavy fire. Second Corporal WALTER
CONNING, joined the army in the East at the commencement of the war,
and was never absent from it; has received a medal with three clasps.
Private JOHN PERIE, ditto; has received the war medal and four clasps;
distinguished himself by frequent good service in the trenches, and
especially at the assault on the Redan, on the 18th. of June, 1855.
Corporal JOHN MCMURPHY, served in the Crimea five months; was present
at the capture of the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855, assault on
the Redan, June 18th., bombardment of the 17th. of August, and capture
of Sebastopol; distinguished himself by carrying into the trenches a
wounded soldier from the open, under a heavy fire from the enemy,
before Sebastopol, in August, 1855, for which act of gallantry he was
awarded the sum of three pounds by the Commander-in-Chief of the
Forces. Corporal WILLIAM JAMES LENDRIM, served in the Crimea from
November, 1854, and was several times recorded as having displayed
great skill and coolness under fire.
GRENADIER GUARDS, THIRD BATTALION.—Colour-Sergeant CHARLES SARGEANT,
embarked with the battalion in February, 1854; served without
intermission until the close of the war; was present at the battles of
the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann (wounded), siege and capture of
Sebastopol. Private ISAAC ARCHER, volunteered as one of the
sharpshooters of the Brigade of Guards in October, 1854; was present
in every action during the war. Private THOMAS ELGER, served during
the whole of the campaign. Private AARON HALE, present during the
whole of the campaign; favourably reported by the engineer officer for
his conduct on the night of the 24th. of August, 1855. Private JAMES
KING, served throughout the campaign; was present in every engagement.
Private WILLIAM MYERS, distinguished conduct in the trenches in
August, 1855, in volunteering to bring in wounded men from the front.
Private WILLIAM WILLIAMS served through the whole campaign.
Pay-Sergeant ROBERT POWLEY, he went out with the battalion in
February, 1854; he was present at the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, in which latter battle he greatly distinguished himself.
Private WILLIAM NURTON, present at the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann; severely wounded at Inkermann.
COLDSTREAM GUARDS, FIRST BATTALION.—Sergeant-Major SHEPPARD CARTER,
served with the battalion from its embarkation in February, 1854;
actually engaged in the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and served
in the trenches before Sebastopol. Drill-Sergeant JOHN BURNETT, and
Sergeant WM. REED, embarked with the battalion in February, 1854;
actually engaged at the Alma and Inkermann, and served in the trenches
throughout the siege. Sergeant GEORGE WALDEN, ditto, and was wounded
at the latter battle, which caused him to be absent for a short time.
Privates JOHN WINTER, PHILIP BALLS, and CHARLES TUTT, actually engaged
at the Alma and Inkermann, and did duty in the trenches without any
intermission throughout the siege; Private Winter served since
February, 1854, and Balls and Tutt since July, 1854. Corporal
FREDERICK VILE, for gallant conduct at Inkermann. Private JOHN BOTT,
for general good and gallant conduct during the campaign.
SCOTS FUSILIER GUARDS, FIRST BATTALION.—Pay and Colour-Sergeants
WILLIAM M‘GREGOR, and JAMES BADENOCH, distinguished themselves both at
the Alma, Inkermann, and in the trenches; conduct exemplary throughout
the whole campaign. Drill-Sergeant JAMES LENNOX, in all the actions,
and in the trenches up to the 28th. of February, 1855, when he was
employed at the sanitorium at Balaklava. Sergeant DAVID MANSON, came
out with the battalion; distinguished himself at the Alma; was present
at the other actions, and throughout the siege. Corporal JOHN JUDD,
present in all the actions, and was conspicuous during the siege for
his unwearied zeal when he was constantly employed on a fatiguing
duty. Acting Corporal JOSEPH COULTER, particularly distinguished
himself at the Alma; continuing to fire on the enemy after being
severely wounded. Private JOHN DRUMMOND, distinguished himself
throughout the whole campaign, and was present in all the engagements.
Pay and Colour-Sergeant GEORGE ATTRILL, served with distinction at the
Alma, Inkermann, and in the trenches before Sebastopol; was also
present at Balaklava; he displayed energy, gallantry, and zeal in the
performance of all his duties until invalided. Assistant
Drill-Sergeant GEORGE SHARP, was present at the Alma, Balaklava,
Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol, in all of which his conduct was
very conspicuous.
ROYAL REGIMENT, FIRST BATTALION.—Sergeant WILLIAM SPARKS, recommended
by officers in charge of covering parties for intrepid conduct and
zealous performance of his duty. Corporal JOHN HORSFALL, and Privates
DANIEL MORAN, and JAMES COLVER, continued faithful service in the
trenches during the whole of the siege operations. Private ANDREW
CAMPBELL, mentioned favourably in orders, through the recommendation
of an engineer officer, for zealous conduct whilst employed on trench
duty. Colour-Sergeant A. J. STEWART, and Corporal W. J. SULLIVAN,
continued devotedness to their duty throughout the siege.
ROYAL REGIMENT, SECOND BATTALION.—Sergeant-Major STEPHEN HUNTER,
constant, active, zealous, and efficient services in the trenches
before Sebastopol, from the 22nd. of April to the 8th. of September,
1855. Sergeant JAMES MULVANY, continuous, zealous, and efficient
service in the trenches, from the 22nd. of April to the 8th. of
September, 1855. Private CHARLES PULFER, constant zeal and alacrity in
the performance of his duty in the trenches, from the 22nd. of April
to the 8th. of September, 1855. Private FREDERICK LOCK, distinguished
zeal and activity in the trenches, from the 22nd. of April to the 8th.
of September, 1855. Drummer HENRY CLARKE, present at the attack on the
Quarries, on the 7th. of June, 1855, when he took a rifle and
accoutrements, and performed the duties of a rank and file.
THIRD FOOT.—Sergeant WILLIAM HEYES, and Privates WILLIAM BROWN, JOHN
CONNORS, JOHN EAGAN, JOHN HALL, and JOHN WALSH, the whole of these men
were repeatedly mentioned for their soldier-like behaviour throughout
the siege; all specially distinguished themselves at the Redan, on the
8th. of September, 1855. Private John Connors received the Victoria
Cross.
FOURTH (KING’S OWN) REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeant WILLIAM O’GRADY, present
at the head-quarters of his regiment during the whole campaign, and
performed his duty throughout in the most exemplary manner in every
respect. Colour-Sergeant ALEXANDER FLEMMING, ditto, but was absent
from the 2nd. of August, 1855, to the 25th. of December following,
being attached to the commissariat department. Colour-Sergeant ROBERT
MARSHALL, present at the head-quarters of his regiment from the 9th.
of December, 1855; was strongly recommended for zeal and activity in
the performance of his duties in the trenches. Corporal JOHN CLARKSON,
present at the head-quarters of his regiment during the whole
campaign; twice wounded, namely, on the 14th. of April, and the 22nd.
of June, 1855. Lance-Corporal JOHN FITZGERALD, present at the
head-quarters of his regiment during the whole Eastern Campaign;
volunteered and acted as a sharpshooter as long as that force was
employed. Private TEDDY MURRAY, upon volunteers being called for on
the 16th. of October, 1854, to act as marksmen, he was one of the
first to offer his services, and he continued to serve in that
capacity as long as the force was employed. Private JAMES MURPHY,
present at the head-quarters of his regiment during the whole
campaign, and never missed a trench duty until severely wounded on the
18th. of June, 1855. Sergeant JAMES NEWTH, continuous performance of
his duty during the campaign, and in the trenches before Sebastopol,
from the commencement of the siege until the 5th. of June, 1855.
Private JOHN FITZPATRICK, zealous in the discharge of his duties
before Sebastopol, from the commencement of the siege operations until
the 21st. of June, 1855, when he was severely wounded.
SEVENTH ROYAL FUSILIERS.—Sergeant-Major JOSEPH BELL, landed in the
Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854; engaged at the Alma and
Inkermann, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854, and both assaults on
the Redan. Colour-Sergeant JOHN WATTS, landed in the Crimea on the
14th. of September, 1854; was engaged at the Alma, and brought the
company out of action; engaged with the enemy on the 26th. of October,
1854, also at Inkermann, on the 5th. of November, 1854, and brought
the company out of action; at the taking of the Quarries, and both the
assaults on the Redan. Sergeants JOHN LAWS and THOMAS POULTON, and
Corporals PATRICK HANLON and WILLIAM MARSHALL, engaged at the Alma and
Inkermann, both assaults on the Redan, in all trench duties, and were
never absent from their regiment; Corporal MARSHALL was wounded on the
18th. of June, 1855. Private MICHAEL EDWARDS, served at the Alma and
Inkermann, at both the assaults on the Redan, and the capture of the
Quarries; especially mentioned by the officer commanding the regiment
on the latter occasion; and never missed a day’s duty in the trenches.
Sergeant-Major WILLIAM BACON, wounded at the attack on the Redan on
the 18th. of June, 1855; and desperately wounded on the 8th. of
September, 1855. Sergeant WILLIAM WHITE, was present at the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann, and in the trenches; left the Crimea in May,
1855.
NINTH FOOT.—Sergeant GEORGE RIPTON, conspicuous for gallantry in the
trenches throughout the siege of Sebastopol. Sergeant EZEKIEL FIRMIN,
exposed himself to great personal risk on the 18th. of June, 1855, in
order to succour Lieutenant-Colonel Lowth, 38th. regiment, when
wounded. Private D. M‘MAHON, exposed himself, and rescued a wounded
comrade in the trenches on the 18th. of August, 1855, when the working
party to which he belonged was driven back by the destructive fire of
the enemy. Private CHRISTOPHER FARRELL, rejoined the 9th. after
volunteering to the 68th. Light Infantry, with which he served with
credit at the Alma, Inkermann, and throughout the siege; volunteered
for and behaved well during the capture of the Quarries on the 7th. of
June, 1855. Private JOHN REDMOND, distinguished himself as a volunteer
for the advance party, during the attack on the Cemetery, on the 18th.
of June, 1855; and generally in the trenches during the siege.
Sergeant ANDREW RIELLY, served with conspicuous zeal in the trenches
throughout the siege, and distinguished himself during the attack on
the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855. Corporal MICHAEL MONAGHAN,
rendered valuable service on the 18th. of June, 1855, by conveying a
letter from his commanding officer to the Brigadier-General, under a
most perilous fire, by which he was wounded on his return; again
wounded in the trenches on the 5th. of July, 1855.
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT.—Sergeant JAMES GODWIN, Senior Sergeant with the
regiment in the trenches during the bombardment, from the 6th. to the
8th. of September; in command of party in the rifle-pit near 2nd.
Boyau, right attack, where he did good service. Private VALENTINE
CORRY, good conduct in the trenches, and good service in the
rifle-pits, 2nd. Boyau, during the night of the 7th. of September,
1855. Corporal EDWARD TALLMANN, severely wounded in the advanced
parallel, right attack, on the 7th. of September. Sergeant THOMAS
COOPEN, good conduct when in charge of a detached party in the
rifle-pits, on the night of the 7th. of September, 1855. Private
FREDERICK STOKES, was severely wounded during the bombardment.
FOURTEENTH REGIMENT.—Sergeant THOMAS COOPER, volunteered with twenty
men to attack a rifle-pit in the Cemetery, left attack, on the 18th.
of June, 1855. Sergeant JOHN MACDONALD, carried off, under fire, from
the open ground in front of the trenches, a wounded man of the 39th.
regiment. Private ROBERT HARRISON, zealous and constant attention to
his duty in the trenches. Private THOMAS CABY, volunteered to go out,
under a heavy fire, to bring in a wounded man from the first Royal
Regiment. Private PATRICK CANTY, a clean and well-conducted soldier in
camp and in the trenches, where he was wounded. Sergeant THOMAS BROWN,
served in the Crimea from the 19th. of January, 1855, to the 6th. of
January, 1856; severely wounded on the 18th. of June, 1855.
SEVENTEENTH FOOT.—Corporal PHILIP SMITH, distinguished himself by
going out on the glacis of the great Redan several times on the 18th.
of June, 1855, after the assault, under very heavy fire, and bringing
in several wounded men on his back; never missed a duty; present
during the whole time. Private JOHN DAVIS, distinguished himself by
cool bravery and remarkably steady gallantry at the assault on the
great Redan, on the 18th. of June, 1855; reported by the officers and
several men of his company; wounded twice. Private RICHARD HOGAN,
distinguished by his officers and many of his comrades for superior
intelligence in the trenches; present with his regiment during the
whole period of service in the Crimea; wounded. Private THOMAS
LAWLESS, distinguished as one of the seven men who went out on the
glacis of the great Redan at the assault on the 18th. of June, 1855,
under very heavy fire, and brought in the dead body of their Captain,
John Croker. Private BENJAMIN VAUGHAN, distinguished at the assault on
the great Redan, on the 18th. of June, 1855, when orderly to the
commanding officer, for cool courage and steadiness; firelock broken
in his hands by a shot. Sergeant CHARLES COLLINS, highly gallant
conduct in the morning of the 22nd. of March, 1855, in volunteering
and remaining out with the advanced sentries on the Woronzoff Road for
two hours during a sortie made by the Russians that night.
EIGHTEENTH ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeant EDWARD DUNNE,
constant and good services in the trenches. Sergeant JOHN HARVEY,
zealous performance of duty in the trenches. Corporal NEIL O’DONNELL,
service in the trenches, and was remarked for his gallantry at the
assault on the 18th. of June, 1855. Private JOHN COX, great bravery in
the field and in the trenches, and always encouraging others by a
peculiarly cheerful manner of performing his duty. Sergeant JOHN
GLEESON, gallantry on the 18th. of June, 1855, and noted for his
unwearied zeal in the trenches. Private EDWARD LANGTON, gallantry on
the 18th. of June, 1855. Private JOHN BYRNE, great bravery in removing
from the front, and under very heavy fire, wounded men, on the 18th.
of June, 1855; and zeal in the trenches.
NINETEENTH REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeant WILLIAM JOHN BRITTS, present with
his regiment during the whole of the campaign; distinguished himself
in repulsing the sortie made by the enemy on the night of the 22nd. of
March. Sergeant WILLIAM MURPHY, ditto.; never absent from duty from
sickness; was wounded severely in the attack on the Redan, on the 8th.
of September, 1855, when he distinguished himself. Sergeant THOMAS
MURPHY, did duty with his regiment without intermission throughout the
whole campaign. Sergeant WILLIAM SMITH, ditto; was slightly wounded on
the 8th. of September, 1855. Sergeant HENRY STRICK, ditto; lost the
forefinger of the left hand at the attack on the Redan, on the 8th. of
September, 1855. Private HUGH B. HIGGINS, ditto; was never absent from
duty in the trenches through sickness or any other cause. Private
JAMES DUFFY, ditto; volunteered and was employed as sharpshooter for
three weeks; wounded at the attack of the Redan, on the 8th. of
September, 1855. Sergeant GEORGE ROLINS, for distinguished conduct
when Corporal in the eight-gun battery before Sebastopol, during a
sortie made by the enemy on the night of the 22nd. of March, 1855.
Private SAMUEL EVANS, for voluntarily entering an embrasure, and
assisting the sappers to reconstruct it, under a heavy fire from the
enemy, on the 13th. of April, 1855, before Sebastopol; honourably
mentioned in division orders, and received a gratuity of five pounds,
by order of Field-Marshal Lord Raglan.
TWENTIETH REGIMENT.—Sergeant JOSEPH MOSS, all these non-commissioned
officers and men landed in the Crimea on the 14th of September, 1854;
was present at the three actions; brought prominently to notice at the
battle of Inkermann, and was through the whole of the siege
operations: Sergeants GEORGE BOXALL and JOHN BROWN were present at the
three actions; through the whole of the siege operations; and were
active and zealous non-commissioned officers in the trenches. Private
JOSEPH BROWN, was present at all the actions, and through the whole of
the siege operations; behaved well at the sortie on the 22nd. of
March, 1855, and also at the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of June.
Private GEORGE KIRKHAM, present at all the actions; brought himself to
notice at the battle of Inkermann, and also in repulsing a sortie on
the advance trench; through the whole siege operations. Privates
WILLIAM HENNESSY and HENRY GRAY, present at all the actions, and
through the whole of the siege operations; the former behaved with
great spirit in the trenches, when a live shell fell amongst his
party, depriving one of his comrades of his presence of mind, who
remained standing near it until Private Hennessy rushed out and
brought the man under cover. Private PATRICK CALLAGHAN, was present at
the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and the siege of
Sebastopol; was also one of a party who, under a heavy fire, brought
the body of Lieutenant-General the Honourable Sir George Cathcart from
the field. Private JOHN LOWE, was present at the battles of the Alma,
Balaklava, and Inkermann, and during the whole siege; never absent
from any duty until he left the Crimea, in December, 1855.
TWENTY-FIRST FUSILIERS.—Colour-Sergeant JOHN HIGDON, for distinguished
conduct at the battle of Inkermann, and uniform good conduct during
the campaign. Sergeant JAMES SIM, for gallant conduct throughout the
siege, and on the 18th. of June, with the ladder party. Private
TIMOTHY DRISCOLL, for having served without interruption in the
trenches during the whole siege, and for his very good character, he
not having a single entry in the defaulters’ book. Sergeant PATRICK
KELLY, for having served without interruption during the whole siege,
and for his very good character. Private MICHAEL M‘PHELY, for
distinguished conduct during the sortie of the 22nd. of March, 1855,
and for general gallant conduct throughout the siege. Sergeant JOHN
RUSSELL, for gallant conduct at the battle of Inkermann, and
uninterrupted performance of his duties throughout the siege. Private
PETER CROWLEY, for distinguished conduct in having rescued an officer
of another regiment from a Russian soldier, whom he also took prisoner
at the battle of Inkermann; and for uniform good conduct throughout
the siege. Colour-Sergeant RICHARD ELLIS, landed with the regiment at
Old Fort, on the 14th. of September, 1854; present at the Alma;
wounded at Inkermann. Sergeant EDWARD MARSHMAN, served throughout the
campaign in the Crimea; volunteered on the morning of the 23rd. of
March, 1855, when in an advanced trench, to lead a party against a
Russian sortie, and to outflank them, for which service he was
promoted to Corporal, and afterwards Sergeant.
TWENTY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Sergeant-Major WILLIAM HANDLEY, recommended for
general good service during the war; shewed great gallantry at the
battle of the Alma, and in the trenches; and especially in the attack
on the Redan on the 8th. of September. Sergeant JAMES COLLINS,
recommended for general good service and great gallantry throughout
the various actions, including the attack of the Quarries and the
final assault of the Redan; mentioned particularly as distinguishing
himself on one occasion by reposting a line of sentries in front of
the five-gun battery, the first line of sentries having been driven
in; present at the Alma and Inkermann. Sergeant CHARLES GODDEN,
recommended for general good service at the Alma and Inkermann, and
throughout the whole period, including the final attack on the Redan;
mentioned particularly as having distinguished himself on the 21st. of
December, 1854, by remaining at his post after the rest of the party
had been driven in from the advanced trenches by the Russians.
Sergeant WILLIAM ANDREWS, distinguished himself particularly in the
final attack on the Redan. Colour-Sergeant JAMES BOYSE, especially for
very distinguished conduct in the attack on the Redan on the 8th. of
September, 1855, on which day he shewed great coolness in endeavouring
to keep up a fire on the enemy who lined the parapet on the right of
the British attack. Private JOHN BROWN, and Colour-Sergeant CHARLES
COVITON, particularly in the attack on the Redan on the 8th. of
September, 1855; all were at the Alma and Inkermann, and were
distinguished for general good service. Colour-Sergeant JAMES O’NEILL,
served gallantly at the battle of the Alma, at Inkermann, and was
zealous throughout the siege; also at the assault on the Redan on the
8th. of September, 1855, where he was severely wounded. Sergeant
WILLIAM PARKINSON, served gallantly at the Alma, and was zealous in
his duties throughout the siege in the trenches; was wounded in the
final assault on the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Private
THOMAS GERRAGHTY, behaved well at the battle of the Alma, and was
wounded at the final assault on the Redan on the 8th. of September,
1855.
TWENTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Sergeant WILLIAM COOK: the following all
landed in the Crimea with the regiment, and were present at the Alma
and Inkermann; performed excellent duty in the trenches the whole
period, and gave general satisfaction to all officers employed with
him; was in the affair of the Cemetery on the 18th. of June. Sergeant
GEORGE DUNNERY, ditto; present during the whole siege; behaved most
gallantly in the affair of the Cemetery on the 18th. of June. Private
JAMES CARSON, volunteered as sharpshooter under the command of Captain
Mounsell, who spoke in great praise of him; was employed from the
first bombardment till the end of December; present during the whole
siege. Private MICHAEL CONNELL, present in all the siege operations;
behaved gallantly, volunteering for the advanced party of
sharpshooters in the Cemetery, on the 18th. of June, when he was
severely wounded. Private WILLIAM DUNN, engaged in the siege
operations the whole period; volunteered for the advanced party of
sharpshooters on the 18th. of June, in the Cemetery, when he was
severely wounded. Private JOHN BLAKE, present throughout the whole
siege, and was most active, forward, and energetic on all occasions in
the trenches. Private JOHN TOBIN, volunteered as sharpshooter from the
first bombardment to the end of December, 1854; spoken highly of by
Captain Mounsell, who commanded the sharpshooters; present during the
whole siege, and did excellent service; was in the affair of the
Cemetery, on the 18th. of June, 1855. Private JONATHAN HILL, present
at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and performed good duty in
the trenches during the whole winter of 1854, up to the 18th. of June,
on which day he was with the regiment in the Cemetery, and was
severely wounded. Private PATRICK TULLEY, similar service until March,
1855, when he was sent back to Scutari; volunteered his services as
sharpshooter in the advanced works of the left attack during the
winter of 1854.
THIRTIETH REGIMENT.—The following, except Private SMITH, who was not
at Inkermann, having been wounded in the sortie on the 26th. of
October, all landed with the 30th regiment in the Crimea, on the 14th.
of September, 1854, and were present at the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, and at the sortie of the 26th. of October. Colour-Sergeant
JOHN RICHARDSON, served regularly in the trenches throughout the
siege; he was mentioned in orders after the battle of the Alma for his
distinguished conduct; he was present at the assault on the Redan.
Sergeant OWEN CURRAN, served in the trenches throughout the siege, and
was present at both assaults on the Redan. Colour-Sergeant THOMAS
M‘DONOGH, at both assaults on the Redan, and throughout the siege; he
was slightly wounded on the 8th. of September, 1855. Lance-Corporal
MICHAEL BYRNE, served in the trenches throughout the siege; was
present at the two assaults on the Redan; was slightly wounded at the
battle of Inkermann. Private WILLIAM NICHOLL, served in the trenches
during the whole siege; was present at both the assaults on the Redan;
was mentioned in orders, for gallant conduct, at the battle of the
Alma; wounded slightly at the Alma, Inkermann, and on the 26th. of
October, 1854, and severely at the assault on the Redan on the 8th. of
September, 1855. Private CHARLES QUIGLEY, served in the trenches
throughout the siege, and was present at the two assaults on the
Redan; received a medal for distinguished service in the field, for
his conduct at the Alma and Inkermann. Private JOHN SMITH, wounded at
the sortie of the 26th. of October, 1854; served in the trenches from
May, 1855, till the close of the siege, and was present at both the
assaults on the Redan, at the latter of which his gallant conduct was
especially remarked by Lieutenant-Colonel Mauleverer, C.B., and other
officers; he obtained a medal for distinguished service in the field,
for his conduct on the 26th. of October, 1854. Colour-Sergeant
HASTINGS MCALLISTER, landed in the Crimea on the 14th. of July, 1855;
distinguished himself greatly at the storming of the Redan, on the
8th. of September, 1855, on which occasion he was wounded in five
places. Private THOMAS MCDONALD, landed in the Crimea on the 14th. of
September, 1854; present at the battles of the Alma, the sortie of the
26th. of October, 1854, and the battle of Inkermann, where he highly
distinguished himself, and was severely wounded.
THIRTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeant JAMES FOLEY, strongly
recommended for his cool and soldier-like bearing on the evening of
the 17th. of June, 1855, when the 31st. regiment occupied the trenches
for the first time, thus setting a good example to the young soldiers.
Privates RICHARD STAPLETON and JAMES RUTH, these two soldiers were
strongly recommended by Captain Rowlands, 41st. Regiment, who
commanded the party engaged in taking the rifle-pits, in the advance
of the right sap, advance trench, on the night of the 4th. of
September, 1855, and their conduct particularly mentioned for great
coolness and bravery in keeping possession of one of the pits till
ordered to retire. Private LACKY RYAN, engaged with Lieutenant Leeson,
31st. regiment in taking the rifle-pits in the advance of the right
sap, advance trench, on the night of the 4th. of September, 1855, and
particularly noticed for his coolness and bravery. Private JOHN
SPELMAN, this man was one of a party (engaged in taking possession of
the rifle-pits in the advance of the right sap, advance trench, on the
night of the 4th. of September, 1855), whose conduct was particularly
mentioned for coolness and bravery by Captain Rowlands, of the 41st.
regiment, in keeping possession of the pits for half an hour, till
ordered to retire; he was severely wounded on this occasion.
THIRTY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Sergeant-Major WILLIAM BARWELL, distinguished
himself very much in the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of June, and
served nearly the whole campaign. Sergeant PATRICK WHELAN, served
through the whole campaign; was always a first-rate soldier in the
battle-field and in the trenches, and was one of the first men of the
regiment at the Redan on the 8th. of September. Colour-Sergeant JAMES
BACON, was noticed by Sir William Codrington at the battle of the
Alma, and was wounded at the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of June;
served through the whole campaign, never being absent. Private FRANCIS
CROTTY, served through the whole campaign; distinguished himself on
the 18th. of June. Private WILLIAM DOUGLAS, volunteered and served as
a sharpshooter during the first bombardments of Sebastopol; with nine
other men charged a party of Russians and made them retire, at
Inkermann, where he volunteered to join Colonel Waddy, 50th. regiment,
to follow the retiring enemy; was wounded on the 8th. of September,
1855. Sergeant WILLIAM CRANE, served at the Alma; was noticed by
Captain Drewe, 23rd. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who strongly recommended
him for gallantry on the 8th. of September, 1855. Colour-Sergeant
WILLIAM MENAING, served through the whole campaign; present with the
regiment the whole time. Colour-Sergeant PHILIP READ, served through
the whole campaign; volunteered to go with the regiment on the 8th. of
September, at the attack on the Redan, when warned for that duty; was
severely wounded on that occasion. Private PATRICK M‘GUIRE,
volunteered as sharpshooter at the commencement of the siege of
Sebastopol; was taken prisoner on the 20th. of October, 1854, when
employed on that duty, by a party of Russians; killed the two men who
had him in charge, and made his escape; was present during the whole
campaign.
THIRTY-FOURTH REGIMENT.—Sergeant WILLIAM QUIRK, gallant conduct on the
7th. of June, 1855, during the attack on the Quarries; also on the
19th. of April, 1855. Sergeant JOHN HAYDON, general gallant conduct in
the trenches, especially on the 19th. of April, 1855, at the taking of
Egerton’s rifle-pit. Sergeant WILLIAM CARNEY; and Private THOMAS LOFT,
carrying Sergeant Harrison (34th.) in, when wounded, on the 8th. of
September, 1855, under a heavy fire. Corporal WILLIAM COFFER, throwing
a live shell out of a trench on the 29th. of March, 1855. Private
WILLIAM GILL, recommended by Major Gwilt, 34th. regiment, for binding
up his arm when wounded, on the 18th. of June, 1855, under a heavy
fire. Colour-Sergeant WILLIAM SMITH, gallant conduct at the assault on
the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, when he was severely wounded.
Private CLEMENT BROPHY, gallant conduct at the repulse of the Russian
sortie on the 22nd. of March, 1855; severely wounded in the trenches
on the 31st. of August, 1855. and lost his left arm.
THIRTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—The following all served throughout the war.
Sergeant-Major PATRICK M‘FADDEN, did his duty well in the trenches;
was particularly distinguished in his conduct on the 18th of June,
1855, in the attack on the Cemetery. Private JOHN WALSH, particularly
engaged in repelling a sortie on the 20th. of December, 1854, when the
conduct of his company was commended in division orders; in advance on
the 18th. of June, 1855. Private ROBERT LONGHEED; did his duty well in
the trenches; volunteered for the advanced guard on the 18th. of June,
1855. Corporal THOMAS BRENNAN, engaged in the repulse of the sortie of
the 20th. of December, 1854; distinguished particularly on the 18th.
of June, 1855. Sergeant ANDREW CLARKE, distinguished on the 18th. of
June, 1855; wounded; always a good soldier in the field. Private
MICHAEL MURPHY, distinguished himself in the repulse of the sortie of
the 20th. December, 1854; in advance during the whole day of the 18th.
of June, 1855. Private BENJAMIN NEWHALL, was a volunteer as
sharpshooter in the beginning of the siege; was present and wounded in
the attack on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855. Private WILLIAM
MOORE, distinguished himself highly on the 18th. of June, 1855;
received three wounds on that day, from one of which he lost his arm
from the socket. Private JAMES BLACKMORE, particularly distinguished
himself on the night of the 20th. of December, 1854, in the repulse of
a sortie.
THIRTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Private MICHAEL BOYLE, on the 25th. of April,
1855, he volunteered to bring in a soldier of another regiment, who
was lying wounded outside the advanced line of sentries, beyond the
“Ovens,” a work, at the hour of the day when it was performed, of
considerable danger; was also one of the party on the Woronzoff Road,
on the 2nd. of August, 1855, when a sortie of the Russians, reported
to consist of two thousand men, attacked the _chevaux-de-frize_.
Colour-Sergeant JAMES GARRETT, conduct highly spoken of by all ranks
for conspicuous gallantry, coolness, and intrepidity on all occasions
while on duty in the trenches. Private LAWRENCE LIND, on the evening
of the 18th., of June, when a party of the 39th. was stationed in the
trenches overlooking the Cemetery, which that day had been taken
possession of by the brigade under Sir William Eyre, cries and groans
of a wounded man attracted attention. Lieutenant Smyth, in command of
the party, asked for volunteers to accompany him and ascertain the
cause, when Lawrence Lind, Martin Lyons, and McCluskey of the light
company, cheerfully volunteered to accompany him, and they brought in
a wounded Sergeant of the 38th. regiment, who had been lying for
fifteen hours at some distance from the Cemetery, in advance. The
party attracted the attention of the enemy, and consequently had to
perform the duty under a heavy fire. Sergeant GEORGE PEGRAM, almost
every officer has on various occasions spoken most highly of the
service in the trenches of Sergeant Pegram, as a remarkably brave,
willing, and forward non-commissioned officer; in former years, in
1843, his conduct attracted attention at Maharajpore, where the
regiment suffered so severely, and he had previously obtained the
character of being a brave soldier under Sir De Lacy Evans, in Spain.
Private MICHAEL RYAN, on the 29th. of March, when a part of the guard
went before it was dark, towards the Woronzoff Road, under Captain
Baird, and brought on a fire from which Colour-Sergeant James Rodd
lost his life, Ryan is reported to have been one of four men who
behaved remarkably well; on the 25th. of April he was on sentry on the
_chevaux-de-frize_ on the Woronzoff Road when the enemy opened a heavy
fire, and remained at his post steadily, and attracted attention by
his good conduct; on the 2nd. of August, on the occasion of the large
sortie referred to in Michael Boyle’s case, Ryan was on sentry, and
when driven in kept retreating up the hill on one side of the ravine,
and continued firing on the Russians till they finally abandoned the
attack; he was wounded on the 23rd. of May, when going to the
trenches, in the thigh, by a splinter from a shell. Corporal THOMAS
OMEALY, distinguished for coolness and intrepidity while under fire,
and duty in the trenches; wounded on the 15th. of July, 1855, while on
duty in the advanced trenches.
FORTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeant WILLIAM DAVIS, served before
Sebastopol during the greater part of the siege; was conspicuous in
having charged gallantly inside the Redan on the 8th. of September,
1855. Colour-Sergeant JAMES KELLY, served before Sebastopol during the
greater part of the siege; was conspicuous in having charged gallantly
inside the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Both landed in the
Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854; the former was present at the
Alma and Balaklava, and the latter at the Alma and Inkermann. Privates
PATRICK GARVEY, JOHN KENNELLY, THOMAS M‘QUADE, and Corporal CHARLES
NELSON; all landed in the Crimea at the above date, and were present
at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and at the sortie of the
26th. of October; and all served before Sebastopol during the whole of
the siege. Privates Patrick Garvey and John Kennelly were also
conspicuous in having charged gallantly inside the Redan on the 8th.
of September, 1855. Private MARTIN ROGERSON, landed in the Crimea in
January, 1855, and served before Sebastopol during the remainder of
the siege; was in the trenches on the 18th. of June, and was
conspicuous in bringing wounded men from the glacis of the Redan,
under a heavy fire from the enemy, on the same night. Colour-Sergeant
AMBROSE MADDEN, landed in the Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854;
was present at the battles of the Alma, Inkermann, sortie of the 26th.
of October, and served in the trenches before Sebastopol till the
19th. of March, 1855; headed a party which took prisoners a Russian
officer and fourteen privates, three of whom he personally and alone
captured in the general sortie of the 26th. of Oct., 1854; for this he
received the Victoria Cross. Colour-Sergeant JOHN SMITH, for
remarkable zeal in the field from the date of the landing of the army
in the Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854, till June, 1855; was
present at the battles of the Alma, the sortie on the 26th. of
October, 1854, the battle of Inkermann, and the attack on the Quarries
on the 7th. of June, 1855.
FORTY-SECOND REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeant THOMAS RIDLEY, on the 3rd. of
July, 1855, was one of a working party employed in turning an old
Russian trench in the advanced parallel, the party under fire, and
much exposed; he encouraged the men by working with them himself in
the most exposed position, and it was mainly owing to his example and
good conduct that the work was speedily and satisfactorily done.
Sergeant WILLIAM STRATHERN, on the 11th. of October, 1854, at the
commencement of the siege, when with a covering party on the right
attack, the enemy came out in force and attacked with field pieces, he
volunteered to pass, under a heavy fire, to a party of the Rifle
Brigade, with orders to bring them up to the assistance of the party
in the battery. Lance-Corporal ROBERT M‘NAIR, on the 9th. of August,
when a sentry in front of the advanced trenches, under fire, was
distinguished for his coolness and daring; he was severely wounded on
that occasion, but remained at his post until regularly relieved.
Private DONALD M‘KENZIE, volunteered as a sharpshooter at the
commencement of the siege; was employed on that duty until he was
wounded on the 19th. of October, 1854; on the night of the 18th. of
June, 1855, during a sortie, was distinguished for his good conduct in
encouraging the young soldiers, and by his example giving them
confidence; the next morning he volunteered to go towards the old
Russian trench from the third parallel, to bring in a missing comrade,
supposed to be wounded. Lance-Corporal WILLIAM BENNETT, on the night
of the 18th. of June, 1855, when a sortie was expected and a sudden
alarm given, the men of another regiment, immediately on the left of
where he was, having retired, it was mainly owing to his steadiness
and example that the men of his party kept their ground. Private NEIL
CARMICHAEL, on the night of the 6th. of August, 1855, when a partial
attack was made by some of the enemy’s pickets, he was distinguished
for his good conduct; on the same night an attack was expected from
the Redan; he was one of those who volunteered to go out to the front,
under fire, to watch it closely. Sergeant GEORGE FOX, volunteered as a
sharpshooter at the opening of the siege of Sebastopol; was
conspicuous for his coolness and intrepidity, and continued at that
duty daily till he was severely wounded on the 19th. of October, 1854.
Private ANDREW CROMTIE, on the night of the 18th. of June, 1885,
during a sortie on the trenches, was distinguished for his courage and
daring when in a very exposed position; on the 24th. of June, 1855,
was one of a party sent to dislodge some of the enemy’s riflemen, who
were annoying a working party in the right attack; on this occasion he
received a musket-shot through his wrist.
FORTY-FOURTH REGIMENT.—The following all served throughout the
campaign (the first as Colour-Sergeant), except Private James Edlow,
who attended the sick on board ship for three weeks, for which
disagreeable duty he volunteered. Quartermaster-Sergeant DENIS REDDIN,
was noticed for his vigilance and activity on all occasions when in
the trenches, and his gallantry was most conspicuous on the 18th. of
June at the attack on the Cemetery. Sergeant THOMAS BROWN never missed
any duty; was always vigilant and alert in the trenches; was on guard
on the 18th. of June, but volunteered and accompanied the regiment in
the attack on the Cemetery, where his gallantry was noticed.
Lance-Corporal DENIS CANTY, always noticed for his activity and daring
in the trenches, and especially on the 18th. of June at the attack on
the Cemetery. Corporal JOHN DRENON, was one of the few who constantly
remained at their duty; was always active and vigilant in the
trenches; was also present at the attack on the 18th. of June. Private
JAMES EDLOW, was present at the attack on the 18th. of June, and on
all occasions in the trenches, when his activity and readiness for any
duty was noticed; was very forward and active during the whole day of
the 18th. of June, especially in driving some Russians out of an
adjoining house. Private JOHN BURNSIDE, was always ready and willing
for any duty; was present on the 18th. of June at the attack on the
Cemetery. Private THOMAS M‘CARTHY, was present on the 18th. of June at
the attack on the Cemetery, when his gallantry was particularly
noticed, and where he several times exposed himself to a most galling
fire, for the purpose of rescuing his wounded comrades and soldiers of
other regiments; he volunteered and was sharpshooter at the
commencement of the siege, and again on the 18th., of June, when he
was one of the advanced guard. Colour-Sergeant JAMES DONELAN, served
throughout the campaign and siege of Sebastopol till the spring of
1856, and though never in very good health persisted in remaining with
his regiment. Corporal ROBERT MURRAY, served in the Crimea from the
landing on the 14th. of September, 1854, also during the siege of
Sebastopol, till the 18th. of June, 1855, when he was severely wounded
in the attack on the Cemetery.
FORTY-SIXTH REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeant STEPHEN HARBOUR, this sergeant
was present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann; he
served in the trenches during the whole of the siege. Sergeant GEORGE
BLAGDON, was particularly remarked for his conduct in the trenches
during the whole siege, for which, and his activity in camp, he was
promoted to be corporal, and sergeant. Corporal WILLIAM WATT, was
particularly remarked for his conduct during the sortie of the 11th.
of May, 1855; both landed on the 8th. of November, 1854. Private JAMES
HUNT, landed on the 14th. of September, 1854; was present at the Alma,
Inkermann, and Balaklava, and was particularly remarked for his
conduct during the whole campaign. Private JEREMIAH CONDON, landed on
the 8th. of November, 1854, and was remarkable on all occasions for
gallantry and daring. The above five never missed a duty in the
trenches. Sergeants WILLIAM BROMMELL, and LEONARD GOODING, both these
sergeants landed in the Crimea on the 8th. of November, 1854; the
former was wounded in the trenches before Sebastopol on the 21st. of
December, 1854; leg amputated; was remarkable for zeal and gallantry
in the trenches; the latter never missed a duty in the trenches up to
the 24th. of August, 1855.
FORTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeant GEORGE M‘DONALD, in holding
the Quarries, on the 7th. of June, the detachment running short of
ammunition, this non-commissioned officer passed through a heavy fire
of grape, shell, and musketry for ammunition, and returned through the
same fire with a barrel of ammunition on his shoulder; served
throughout the siege from November, 1854. Corporal CONNOR O’LOGHLIN,
recommended for distinguished conduct on the 7th. of June, at the
taking of the Quarries, and for having on all occasions throughout the
campaign, attracted the attention of the captain of his company by his
gallantry and good conduct when before the enemy. Colour-Sergeant
GILL, distinguished himself by his gallantry and coolness at the
storming of the Quarries, and repulse of the several attacks of the
enemy on the night of the 7th. of June, and throughout the campaign
and siege generally. Sergeant WILLIAM BOWLER, distinguished himself
when on outlying pickets at the attack on the position of the second
division on the 26th. of October, 1854, on which occasion he was
severely wounded; served well during the siege; present at the Alma.
Private DANIEL FLANAGAN, recommended for volunteering under a very
heavy fire to place sandbags in the embrasures of the twenty-one gun
battery, on the 9th. of April, 1855; assisted in working a gun, and in
every possible way distinguished himself on that occasion. Private
JOHN DILLON, distinguished himself at the capture of the Quarries;
wounded at Inkermann; Privates Flanagan and Dillon were present during
the siege, and at all the engagements. Private JOHN DINNEEN,
distinguished himself at the capture of the Quarries, and served
gallantly on all other occasions. Sergeant ROBERT COURT, present at
the battle of the Alma (wounded); rejoined his regiment on the 19th.
of January, 1855, and Was present in all the affairs from that time
until the end of the siege; distinguished himself by his coolness and
gallantry in assisting to lead and cheer on the men to repulse the
attacks of the Russians on the night of the 7th. of June, after taking
the Quarries (wounded). Private JOHN MCDERMOND, gallant conduct at the
battle of Inkermann in rescuing Colonel Haly, 47th. Foot, when lying
wounded on the ground, from a party of Russians; present and wounded
at the battle of the Alma.
FORTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Acting Sergeant-Major S. FRANCIS, for having,
when on duty in the trenches, on the night of the 4th. of June, 1855,
when an alarm was given that the Russians were approaching, and a
sortie about to be made, and when the sentries in advance had retired
in some confusion, supplied their place by a new line of sentries,
which he formed out of a number of volunteers who offered themselves,
and thereby prevented the further advance of the Russians. This took
place under a very heavy fire. On another occasion this
non-commissioned officer conveyed a message from Lieutenant-Colonel
Riky, commanding the 48th. regiment, to the general of the right
attack, regarding the movement of some troops, on the 9th. of June,
1855, under a heavy fire. Corporal T. KELLY, for having assisted in
working a gun, voluntarily, in the battery in which he was on duty, on
the night of the 7th. of September, 1855, for which he was
particularly brought to notice by the captain of artillery on duty in
the battery; on which occasion he received a severe wound. Corporal T.
GOORLY and Private J. DOWNEY, assisted the Adjutant of the 48th.
regiment, early on the morning of the 19th. of June, 1855, in
endeavouring to bring into the trenches a wounded British soldier who
was lying in a rifle-pit in the Cemetery. The attempt failed, in
consequence of the ground being swept by a cross fire from the enemy’s
works, and from which the men were placed in the most imminent danger,
as the fire was very heavy and well directed.
FORTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—The following were all at the Alma, sortie of
the 26th. of October, and at Inkermann. Colour-Sergeant GEORGE VAYNG,
engaged in the trenches throughout the siege; at the capture of the
Quarries, on the 7th. of June, 1855, and with the regiment on the 8th.
of September, 1855; a gallant soldier and most excellent
non-commissioned officer. Colour-Sergeant JOHN M‘COY, present at the
attacks on the Redan on the 18th. of June, and the 8th. of September,
1855; constantly at his duty in the trenches during the siege.
Lance-Corporal ALEXANDER PENDRIDGE, engaged in the attack and capture
of the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855; shewed great gallantry on
the 25th. of August, 1855, when engaged on a working party in the
trenches, in setting a good example, when “breaking ground” under a
very heavy fire from the enemy; present at both attacks on the Redan,
on the 18th. of June, and the 8th. of September, 1855; mentioned in
division orders for gallant conduct on the 26th. of October, 1854.
Sergeant MICHAEL ROONEY, highly distinguished himself at Inkermann,
and refused to go to the rear during action, although seriously
contused by a spent shot; attack and capture of the Quarries on the
7th. of June, 1855; attacks on the Redan on the 18th. of June and the
8th. of September, 1855. Colour-Sergeant JOHN THOMPSON, joined his
regiment in the field at Inkermann, having marched that morning, on
hearing the firing, from Balaklava, where he had been on detached
regimental duty; constantly at his duty in the trenches during the
siege; in both attacks on the Redan on the 18th. of June, and the 8th.
of September, 1855. Private ROBERT M‘KENNA, attack and capture of the
Quarries, on the 7th. of June, 1855; both of the attacks on the Redan,
on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September, 1855; brought to the
notice of Lieutenant-General Markham, for his gallantry in taking a
rifle-pit on the 20th. of April, 1855. Colour-Sergeant CHARLES BARNES,
landed in the Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854; was present at
the battle of the Alma; at the repulse of the sortie by the second
division on the 26th. of October, 1854; was severely wounded on the
7th. of June, 1855, in storming the Quarries before Sebastopol, up to
which time he had been always at his duty in the trenches, but on
account of his wounds was invalided to England. Corporal WILLIAM
REILLY, present at the battle of the Alma on the 20th. of September,
on the 26th. of October, 1854, battle of Inkermann on the 5th. of
November, 1854; served in the trenches until the 8th. of June, 1855,
when he was wounded, and sent in consequence to England.
FIFTIETH REGIMENT.—Sergeant-Major ROBERT FOLEY, most zealous in
supporting the discipline of his regiment. Private LAWRENCE WARD, a
good soldier on duty, and was remarkable for his conduct at the battle
of Inkermann. Private MICHAEL HANNAN, was distinguished for his
coolness and steadiness at Inkermann. Private JOHN BRENNAN, was
distinguished for gallant conduct in the trenches on the occasion of a
sortie in December, 1854. Private WILLIAM COONEY, gallant conduct in
the trenches on the occasion of a sortie in December, 1854.
Colour-Sergeant WILLIAM TURNER, was very active and attentive to his
duties in the trenches. Sergeant RICHARD W. NEWCOMBE, a most
trustworthy non-commissioned officer; he volunteered to take charge of
the sharpshooters of his regiment in front of the left attack;
Sergeants FOLEY, TURNER, and NEWCOMBE, and Privates HANNAN and BRENNAN
served throughout the whole of the Crimean Campaign.
FIFTY-FIFTH REGIMENT.—Sergeants HENDRICK, SPENCER, and CAMPION, and
Privates WILSON and WHELAN landed with the regiment in the Crimea on
the 14th. of September, 1854, and were present at the battle of the
Alma, repulse of the sortie on the 26th. of October, and battle of
Inkermann; and served in the trenches to the fall of Sebastopol.
Colour-Sergeant HENRY HENDRICK, present at the taking of the Quarries,
on the 7th. of June, 1855; attack on the Redan, on the 18th. of June
and the 8th. of September, 1855, where he commanded a company (there
being no officer with it); was wounded, and mentioned for his
distinguished conduct in the assault. Sergeant WILLIAM SPENCER
particularly distinguished himself at the storming of the Quarries, on
the 7th. of June, 1855, by his gallantry, and promptness in carrying
orders, and getting up extra ammunition under a heavy fire; present at
the attacks on the Redan, on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of
September, 1855. Lance-Corporal WILLIAM M‘LACHLAN, with the regiment
in the Crimea from the 24th. of October, 1854; present at the sortie
at Inkermann, on the 26th. of October; battle of Inkermann; served in
the trenches up to the fall of Sebastopol; distinguished himself by
his gallant conduct at the storming of the Quarries, on the 7th. of
June, 1855, and in volunteering to fetch a wounded comrade out of the
enemy’s advanced work under a heavy fire; at the attacks on the Redan,
on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September, 1855. Private JOSEPH
WILSON, present at the taking of the Quarries, on the 7th. of June,
and attacks on the Redan, on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of
September, 1855; distinguished himself by his conduct in the trenches
throughout the whole siege; but particularly at the storming of the
Redan, on the 8th. of September, 1855, on which occasion he was
severely wounded. Sergeant WILLIAM CAMPION, present at the attack on
the Redan, on the 18th. of June, and distinguished himself by his
gallantry at the storming of the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855.
Private JEREMIAH WHELAN, present at the attack on the Redan on the
18th. of June, at the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855, and
particularly distinguished himself by his gallant conduct at the
storming of the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Private THOMAS
JOHNSTONE, landed in the Crimea on the 31st. of December, 1854; served
in the trenches up to the fall of Sebastopol; present at the storming
of the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855; attack on the Redan on the
18th. of June, 1855; and distinguished himself by his gallant conduct
at the storming of the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855.
Colour-Sergeant PETER POPE, landed with the 55th. regiment in Turkey
on the 21st. of May, 1854; present at the battle of the Alma,
(wounded), repulse of the sortie at Inkermann on the 26th. of October,
1854, battle of Inkermann, and served in the trenches during the whole
of the siege; received the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his
gallantry at Inkermann; at the storming of the Redan, on the 8th. of
September, 1855, on which occasion he was severely wounded. Private
JAMES DUNN, landed with the 55th. regiment in Turkey on the 21st. of
May, 1854; present at the battle of the Alma, repulse of the sortie at
Inkermann on the 26th. of October, and battle of Inkermann; received a
Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry at Inkermann, where he
was severely wounded; served during the whole siege of Sebastopol, and
mentioned by Captain J. R. Hume, 55th. regiment, as having
particularly distinguished himself at the storming of the Redan on the
8th. of September, where he lost his arm.
FIFTY-SIXTH REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeants WILLIAM DIBBS and JOSEPH
WHITTAKER, and JOHN LORD and LEWIS HOGAN; fearless and steady conduct
when employed in the trenches; the first on the 29th. of August and
the 1st. of September, 1855; the second on the 29th. of August and the
2nd. and 5th. of September, 1855; and the third and fourth on the
29th. of August and the 5th. of September, 1855. Private JAMES BUTLER,
severely wounded whilst doing his duty in the trenches on the 4th. of
September, 1855; right arm amputated.
FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeants JOHN MCCARDLE and JOHN
COUGHLAN, Sergeant JAMES F. ANDREWS, Corporal THOMAS CONNELL,
Lance-Corporal WILLIAM KINNARNEY, and Private JOHN MURRAY; were
present at the battles of Balaklava on the 25th. of October, and
Inkermann, on the 5th. of November, 1854; assault on the Redan, on the
18th. of June, 1855; and in the trenches during the siege.
Lance-Corporal Kinnarney and Private Murray were severely wounded on
the 18th. of June, 1855, and the latter was twice wounded in the
trenches during the siege. Colour-Sergeant JOHN JONES, for gallant
conduct at the battle of Inkermann, where he was severely wounded.
Lance-Corporal THOMAS ANDERSON, for gallant conduct during the siege
of Sebastopol.
SIXTY-SECOND REGIMENT.—Sergeant WILLIAM REILLY, and Privates MICHAEL
BROPHY and JAMES MCKEE, served in the trenches from the arrival of the
regiment in the Crimea on the 12th. of November, 1854, till the fall
of Sebastopol, on the 9th. of September, 1855, and were present with
the regiment on all occasions of its being engaged against the enemy
during that period. Privates THOMAS CARNEY and JOHN M‘CARTHY, served
in the trenches from the arrival of the regiment in the Crimea on the
12th. of November, 1854, till the fall of Sebastopol on the 9th. of
September, 1855, and were present with the regiment on all occasions
of its being engaged against the enemy during that period; the former
was mentioned in General Simpson’s despatch as having volunteered to
bring in wounded men from the front on the 8th. of September, 1855;
and the latter was severely wounded in the attack on the Redan on the
8th. of September, 1855. Drummer THOMAS FINNIGAN, served with the
regiment from its arrival in the Crimea on the 12th. of November,
1854, and was present at the attack on the Quarries on the 7th. of
June, 1855, the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, and on
the 8th. of September, 1855. Sergeant JAMES WARREN, captured a French
soldier, who was deserting and going to the enemy; the above was
performed under a heavy fire from the enemy’s advanced post on the
22nd. of February, 1855; served during the siege of Sebastopol; was
present at the attack on the Quarries on the 7th. of June, and the
assaults of the Redan on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September.
Private JOHN MCSHARRY, wounded in the right shoulder by a musket-ball,
and lost one finger of the left hand on the 8th. of September, 1855,
at the assault on the Redan.
SIXTY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Sergeant-Major ROBERT HUGHES, distinguished
himself in the trenches before Sebastopol on the 3rd. of October,
1855, being with a company of the regiment far in advance to cover a
working party, and the company being exposed to a cross fire; he
shewed great coolness and intrepidity, keeping the men steady and
firm; and subsequently, the colours of the regiment having been
brought from the camp by a company left to guard them, and afterwards
ordered out, he took one of the colours and carried it under a heavy
fire. He was wounded at Inkermann, but notwithstanding was very
instrumental in defending an officer of the regiment who had been
severely wounded; he continued with his regiment the whole war.
Colour-Sergeant JAMES WARD, when in the trenches on a sortie of the
enemy which excited some alarm, immediately went round the sentries
and posted himself with the most advanced one, and took a prominent
part in repulsing the enemy, maintaining the character he had acquired
during previous engagements. Colour-Sergeant WILLIAM MORRIS, at the
battle of Inkermann, finding himself far in advance, with a number of
men, he collected them, took the command, and, though attacked by
superior numbers, he retained his post, repulsing the attacking party.
Sergeant WILLIAM AHERN, during the battle of Inkermann a portion of
the regiment in their ardour having gone beyond their position, and on
their return it being known that Ensign Clutterbuck was killed, and
that his body was left on the field, Sergeant Ahern instantly
volunteered to fetch it, and being accompanied by a private, he went
far in advance and brought in the body; on the same day, the only
officer of his company being wounded, he took the command of the
company, and held it during the charge. Private JOHN MCGOWAN, at the
battle of Inkermann behaved in a particular gallant and bold manner,
charging, forwarding, and being the first to clear a breastwork in
pursuit of the enemy. Private DANIEL SULLIVAN, one of his comrades
being made prisoner at the battle of Inkermann by five of the enemy,
he rushed at them, killed three, and rescued his comrade; he was in
the battle, and on every occasion, whether in the trenches or in open
field, distinguished for his valour and spirit. Lieutenant JOHN
BROPHY, 4th. Lancashire Militia, late Colour-Sergeant 63rd. Foot, was
colour-sergeant of the regiment at the battle of Inkermann, and
accompanied the colours; the regiment and the enemy were engaged in a
hand to hand struggle; Ensign Clutterbuck, who carried one of the
colours, which was separated from the other, was killed; Sergeant
Brophy immediately took it up, and, though severely wounded, defended
it, and brought it safe from the mêlée. Sergeant ARTHUR ROBERTS, at
the battle of Inkermann, carrying one of the colours, the ensign
having been severely wounded, he received a wound which caused him to
fall, he got up quickly, took up the colours, and, refusing to leave
the field, continued to carry the colours until incapacitated by a
second wound.
SIXTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Sergeant-Major JOHN GIBBONS, struck in the
chest by a grape shot at Inkermann, and a bullet through his cap;
particularly distinguished for “discipline.” Sergeant PETER DELANY,
was twice wounded at Inkermann, and did not go to the rear; came back
with a draft from Scutari directly his wounds were well, and went to
his duty. Corporal PATRICK FINNS, particularly distinguished himself
at Inkermann; two musket-balls through the jaw; never went into
hospital, and did his duty in the trenches through the siege. Private
JAMES SIMS, on the 22nd. of November, 1854, in broad daylight,
volunteered, under a heavy fire, to bring in a wounded rifleman from
the pits. Sergeant THOMAS WATSON and Privates WILLIAM FERRIS and
CHARLES ROSS, on the 11th. of May, 1855, during a sortie; the latter
was wounded, but volunteered to leave the hospital on the 18th. of
June. Private JOSEPH MITCHELL, wounded at Inkermann; on return from
Scutari, was wounded a second time. Corporal DONOHUE, wounded in a
sortie on the 11th. of May, 1855, in which the enemy was repulsed with
much loss.
SEVENTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeant JAMES HUGHES, and Privates
WILLIAM DON, ROGER MARTIN, and ALEXANDER RATTRAY; service not
specified. Privates JOHN COUSINS and JAMES LAUGHLAN, present in the
ranks from the 22nd. of December, 1854, to the 21st. of March, 1856;
the latter served to the 17th. of May following.
SEVENTY-SECOND REGIMENT.—Corporal ARCHIBALD DUNCAN, gallant conduct in
the unfinished portions of the fifth parallel, on the night of the
18th. of August, 1855. Private THOMAS ALISON, gallantry on outlying
picket, when engaged with the enemy, on the night of the 18th. of
August, 1855, in the Karabelnaia Ravine. Private JOHN HARPER,
gallantry when on out-sentry on the nights of the 22nd. of July and
the 12th. of August, 1855; likewise in assisting to bring in the
wounded on the 8th. of September, under heavy fire, in front of the
Redan. Private SAMUEL MCNEISH, gallant conduct when on sentry,
detached from the outlying picket, under heavy fire, on the 16th. of
July, 1855, above the Woronzoff Ravine; also distinguished for general
good behaviour under fire.
SEVENTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—The following served throughout the war with
gallantry. Colour-Sergeant JAMES TOOHEY, distinguished on various
occasions, more particularly on the night of the 19th. of April, 1855,
at the capture of the Russian rifle-pits, when he was severely
wounded. Drummer THOS. MCGILL, distinguished on various occasions,
more particularly on the night of the 19th. of April, 1855, at the
capture of the Russian rifle-pits, when he was one of the first in the
pits, and took a Russian bugler prisoner. Private ALEXANDER WRIGHT,
distinguished on various occasions, more particularly on the night of
the 19th. of April, 1855, at the capture of the Russian rifle-pits,
where he was severely wounded. Private MURDOCK CHARLESTON,
distinguished on various occasions; he was noticed for conspicuous
bravery at the battle of Inkermann, and at the attack on the Redan on
the 8th. of September, 1855, when, though severely wounded, he refused
to quit the ranks or fall to the rear. Lance-Corporal WILLIAM WILSON,
distinguished on various occasions, more particularly on the night of
the 30th. of August, 1855, in front of the advanced trench. Private
WILLIAM M‘GUIRE, noticed for conspicuous bravery at the battle of
Inkermann, at the capture of the rifle-pits on the 19th. of April,
1855, and the taking of the Quarries. Private JOHN QUINLAN, noticed
for conspicuous bravery at the battle of Inkermann, at the capture of
the Russian rifle-pits, and at both attacks on the Redan.
SEVENTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Colour-Sergeants JAMES SPENCE and ALEXANDER
GOODBRAND, Sergeants COLIN CAMPBELL and WILLIAM DAVIE, Privates ROBERT
BRUCE and JAMES WILKIE; for good and gallant conduct at the battles of
the Alma and Balaklava, and in the trenches before Sebastopol.
Sergeant DAVIE and Private WILKIE, volunteered and acted as
sharpshooters at the early part of the siege. Sergeant WILLIAM GUNN
and Private JAMES SLOAN, present at the Alma, Balaklava, and siege of
Sebastopol; the former volunteered to act in front as a sharpshooter.
EIGHTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Sergeant-Major STEPHEN CONYNGHAM, took a very
active part in the attack on the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855,
and was recommended for a medal and £5 on that occasion, but could not
obtain it, the regiment having received the allotted number; was noted
at the Horse Guards. Colour-Sergeant HUBERT KELLY, very distinguished
conduct on the 8th. of September, 1855, in going out of the advanced
trench under a heavy fire and bringing in the body of Colour-Sergeant
Gilmore, who was lying mortally wounded some distance in front.
Colour-Sergeant MAURICE CANTY volunteered to form one of the attacking
party ordered against “Egerton’s Pit” on the 12th. of April, 1855, as
also on several other occasions. Private MICHAEL RYAN, distinguished
himself on the 8th. of September, 1855, in bringing in his officer,
Captain Beresford, who was severely wounded. Both these were present
and did duty during the whole campaign. Private BERNARD M‘NAMARA, was
a sharpshooter at the beginning of the siege, and recommended for a
medal for distinguished service in December, 1854, but did not receive
it, as he was invalided to Scutari. Private THOMAS HANDLEY,
distinguished himself about the night of the 14th. of August, 1855,
when some young sentries were disposed to retire before a body of
Russians, by forcing them back to their posts, and remaining out
himself all night close to a Russian rifle-pit. Private HENRY
SPELLACY, a sharpshooter; on the 22nd. of October, 1855, wounded and
made a Russian officer prisoner; volunteered on all occasions.
Sergeant JOHN MYERS, commanded sharpshooters, and was conspicuous on
the 17th. of October, 1854. Drummer RICHARD GRANNON, gallant conduct
at Inkermann. Acting Corporal HENRY MCKEON, sharpshooter, and shewed
general gallant conduct in the trenches.
EIGHTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Sergeant JOHN GRANT, commanded a detached party
of ten men, in a cutting, just over the _chevaux-de-frize_, on the
night it was broken down; held his ground and kept up a very effective
fire on the enemy. Corporal JOHN TREMWITH and Privates PATRICK
KINNEALLY, DARBY LENAGHAN, and WILLLAM HEFFERNAN performed zealous and
constant service in the trenches from the arrival of the regiment on
the 15th. of December, 1854, to the 9th. of September, 1855; did not
miss a single duty; Private Heffernan volunteered to go to the
Cemetery in the day-time, under a heavy fire, to bring in a wounded
man, in August, 1855.
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.