The King of Sardinia, following the example of the Emperor of the
French, presented four hundred war medals for military valour to the
British troops; and fifty to the Royal Navy and Marines. This medal was
distributed both to officers and men. It has a watered, dark blue
ribbon. On the obverse are the arms (white cross of Savoy) and crown of
Sardinia, with a branch of laurel and of palm, and the inscription “AL
VALORE MILITARE,” For Military Valour. The reverse bears two laurel
branches, with the words “SPEDIZIONE D’ORIENTE,” Expedition of the East,
and the date 1855–1856. The following officers and men were selected for
the Sardinian Medal, on account of the services specified against their
names:—
[Illustration:
Sardinian War Medal.
]
GENERAL OFFICERS.—General Sir GEORGE BROWN, G.C.B., commanded the
light division at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and was
severely wounded on the last-named occasion; commanded the expedition
to Kertch; was in command of the light division, except while absent
on account of his wound, and while in command of the expedition to
Kertch; served also during the siege of Sebastopol up to the 27th. of
June, 1855, when he was compelled to return to England by severe
illness. Lieutenant-General Sir RICHARD ENGLAND, G.C.B., commanded the
third division at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and the siege
of Sebastopol, till August, 1855, when he was compelled to return to
England by severe illness. Major-General Sir HENRY JOHN WILLIAM
BENTINCK, K.C.B., commanded the brigade of Guards at the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann, and was severely wounded on the last-named
occasion; on his return to the army he commanded the fourth division
during the remainder of the siege of Sebastopol. Major-General Lord
ROKEBY, K.C.B., commanded the brigade of Guards from February, 1855,
till the end of the siege of Sebastopol; for part of the time also was
in command of the first division. Major-General the Honourable Sir
JAMES YORKE SCARLETT, K.C.B., commanded the heavy cavalry brigade at
the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann; subsequently in 1855, the cavalry
division. Major-General Sir HARRY DAVID JONES, K.C.B., Royal
Engineers, commanded the Royal Engineers during the siege of
Sebastopol, from March, 1855. Major-General Sir WILLIAM EYRE, K.C.B.,
commanded a brigade at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and
Inkermann, and the siege of Sebastopol. Major-General JOHN EDWARD
DUPUIS, C.B., Royal Artillery, served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5,
including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and siege
of Sebastopol.
STAFF.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE WYNEL MAYOW, unattached;
served as a Staff officer attached to the cavalry in the campaign of
1854–5, and was present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and
Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant-Colonel Honourable
ADRIAN HOPE, 93rd. regiment; served on the Staff of the third
division at the Alma, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol, till
April, 1855, when he was ordered to join his regiment at home, in
consequence of regimental promotion. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel
Honourable LEICESTER CURZON, Rifle Brigade; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5 as Assistant Military Secretary to the Field
Marshall (Lord Raglan); and afterwards, in the same capacity, to
General Sir James Simpson, G.C.B.; was present at the battles of the
Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel KENNETH DOUGLAS MACKENZIE, 92nd. regiment;
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; served at the battles of the
Alma and Inkermann as a brigade-major attached to the light
division; afterwards as an assistant quartermaster-general at
Balaklava. Brevet-Lieut.-Colonel HUGH SMITH, 3rd. regiment; served
the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; at the Alma, Balaklava, and
Inkermann as a deputy-assistant quartermaster-general attached to
the fourth division; afterwards, during the siege of Sebastopol, as
assistant adjutant-general to that division; and in the same
capacity with the expedition to Kinburn. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel
JOSEPH EDWIN THACKWELL, unattached; served the Eastern Campaign of
1854–5; at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and sortie of the
26th. of October, 1854, and till August, 1855, as a brigade-major
attached to the second division; subsequently as assistant
adjutant-general to the third division. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel
ROBERT LOCKHART ROSS, served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5 as a
captain with the 93rd. regiment at the battles of the Alma and
Balaklava; and subsequently on the Staff as an assistant
adjutant-general at Balaklava. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE
SHADWELL, unattached; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; at the
battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and part of the siege
of Sebastopol, as aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Sir Colin
Campbell, G.C.B., subsequently, during the remainder of the service,
as an assistant adjutant-general. Lieutenant-Colonel EDWARD BRUCE
HAMLEY, Royal Artillery; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5,
including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, sortie
of the 26th. of October, 1854, and the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel Honourable AUGUSTUS MURRAY CATHCART,
unattached; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; at the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann as aide-de-camp to Major-General the
Honourable Sir George Cathcart, K.C.B.; during the siege of
Sebastopol as deputy-assistant quartermaster-general to the light
division. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN AGMONDISHAM VESEY KIRKLAND,
unattached; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the
battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol, up to
August, 1855, as deputy-assistant adjutant-general. Brevet-Major
VINCENT WING, 95th. regiment; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5;
was severely wounded at the battle of the Alma, when he was on the
Staff of Major-General Sir John Lysaght Pennefather, K.C.B.; was
afterwards with his regiment during part of the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major EDWARD FELLOWES, 11th. Hussars; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5 as deputy-assistant quartermaster-general
attached to the cavalry division; was present at the battles of the
Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major JOHN HACKETT, unattached; served the Eastern Campaign
of 1854–5 as deputy-assistant quartermaster-general; was present at
the battles of Balaklava and Inkermann, and the early part of the
siege of Sebastopol, till ordered to proceed to Scutari, where the
services of an officer of the quartermaster-general’s department
were required. Brevet-Major ARCHIBALD HENRY PLANTAGENET STUART
WORTLEY, unattached; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5 as a
deputy-assistant quartermaster-general attached to the third
division; was present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and
siege of Sebastopol, including the attack by Sir William Eyre’s
column on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855. Brevet-Major
Honourable GILBERT ELLIOT, Rifle Brigade; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; at the battles of the Alma and Balaklava as
aide-de-camp to Major-General the Honourable Sir George Cathcart,
K.C.B.; was compelled by ill-health to be sent to England, but
returned after a short absence, and served during the remainder of
the siege of Sebastopol, and till the army broke up, as a
deputy-assistant quartermaster-general. Brevet-Major WILLIAM
FAUSSETT, 44th. regiment; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5 as a
brigade-major attached to the third division; was present at the
battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and during the siege of
Sebastopol, including the attack on the Cemetery by Major-General
Eyre’s column on the 18th. of June, 1855. Brevet-Major ARCHIBALD
CAMPBELL SNODGRASS, 38th. regiment; served the campaign of 1854–5;
was present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, expedition to
Kertch, and siege of Sebastopol, and was severely wounded at the
assault on the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, as aide-de-camp to
Major-General Sir John Campbell, K.C.B.; rejoined the 38th. regiment
on his recovery, and served with it till the conclusion of the war.
Brevet-Major the Honourable WILLIAM JAMES COLVILLE, Rifle Brigade;
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; with the Rifle Brigade at the
battle of the Alma, and subsequently as aide-de-camp to General Sir
James Simpson, G.C.B., during the siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major
ALGERNON ROBERT GARRETT, 46th. regiment; served as brigade-major
attached to the fourth division, during the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major FREDERICK AUGUSTUS THESIGER, Grenadier Guards; served
during part of the siege of Sebastopol with his regiment, and as
aide-de-camp to Major-General Markham till that officer’s return to
England at the end of the siege. Major ANDREW PITCAIRN, 42nd.
regiment; served the campaign of 1854–5; including the battles of
the Alma and Balaklava, expedition to Kertch, and siege of
Sebastopol. Brevet-Major RICHARD GEORGE AMHERST LUARD, 77th.
regiment; served at the siege of Sebastopol from March, 1855, as a
deputy-assistant adjutant-general. Brevet-Major RICHARD LYONS OTWAY
PEARSON, Grenadier Guards; served the campaign of 1854–5 as
aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Sir George Brown, G.C.B.,
including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, expedition to
Kertch, and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major FREDERICK HAMMERSLEY,
14th. regiment; served during the siege of Sebastopol, in the early
part with his regiment, and subsequently as a deputy-assistant
quartermaster-general. Brevet-Major CHARLES WILLIAM ST. CLAIR, 57th.
regiment; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the
battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol; was
severely wounded at the attack on the Redan, on the 18th. of June,
1855. Captain ARTHUR EDWARD VALETTE PONSONBY, Grenadier Guards;
served as aide-de-camp to General Sir George Brown at the expedition
to Kertch, and subsequently at the siege of Sebastopol, till Sir
George Brown’s return to England after the 18th. of June; after
that, till the end of the war, as aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General
Sir William Codrington, K.C.B. Captain HENRY CLARKE JERVOISE,
Coldstream Guards; served the campaign of 1854–5 with the 42nd.
regiment at the Alma and Balaklava, and as aide-de-camp to
Major-General Sir Richard Airey, K.C.B., the Quartermaster-General
of the army during the siege of Sebastopol. Captain the Honourable
CHARLES JAMES KEITH, 4th. Light Dragoons; served the campaign of
1853–5 as aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Sir Richard England,
G.C.B.; was present at the battle of Inkermann and during the siege
of Sebastopol. Captain ROGER SWIRE, 17th. regiment; served at the
siege of Sebastopol from December, 1854; was severely wounded at the
assault on the Redan on the 8th. of September; served subsequently
as aide-de-camp to Major-General Wyndham, C.B. Captain CHARLES
EDWARD MANSFIELD, 33rd. regiment; served the campaign of 1854–5 as
aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Sir Colin Campbell, G.C.B.,
including the battles of the Alma and Balaklava, and siege of
Sebastopol. Captain RICHARD GEORGE ELLISON, 47th. regiment; served
the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma
and Inkermann, and sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854; in the
latter part of the siege as aide-de-camp to Major-General Sir John
Lysaght Pennefather, K.C.B. Captain WILLIAM EARLE, 49th. regiment;
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the
Alma and Inkermann, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854, and siege
of Sebastopol; latterly as a Brigade-major attached to the second
division. Captain HENRY HOOPER DAY, 88th., regiment; served at the
battle of Inkermann and siege of Sebastopol, including the attack on
the Quarries and assaults on the Redan on the 18th. of June and the
8th. of September, 1855; in the latter part of the siege as
aide-de-camp to Brigadier-General Shirley. Captain GEORGE MONTAGUE
STOPFORD, Royal Engineers; was present at the battles of the Alma,
Balaklava, and Inkermann, and part of the siege of Sebastopol as
aide-de-camp to General Sir John Fox Burgoyne, Bart., G.C.B.
FOURTH DRAGOON GUARDS.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM CHARLES
FORREST, served the campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of
Balaklava and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major
FRANCIS ROWLAND FORSTER, commanded the first squadron of the
regiment at the action of Balaklava, on the 25th. of October, 1854.
Lieutenant-Colonel THOMAS WESTROPP M‘MAHON, C.B., served the
campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava,
and Inkermann, and the siege of Sebastopol; served in 1854, as
Assistant Quartermaster-General of the cavalry division, and in
1855, as Lieutenant-Colonel commanding the 5th. Dragoon Guards.
Assistant-Surgeon WILLIAM CATTELL, was present during the whole of
the campaign in the Crimea, and shewed the greatest zeal during the
time of the cholera, and during the action at Balaklava, and
wherever his services were required under fire. Troop Sergeant-Major
JOHN EVANS, displayed gallant conduct at the action of Balaklava,
where he was wounded. Lance-Sergeant JAMES GAMBLE, was under fire a
considerable portion of the day on the 25th. of October, as orderly
to Major-General the Honourable Sir James Yorke Scarlett, K.C.B.;
had his horse shot through the thigh, but procured another, and
returned to his duty immediately.
FIRST DRAGOONS.—Colonel JOHN YORKE, C.B., served in the Crimea until
the action at Balaklava, when he was so severely wounded in command of
his regiment, as to oblige him to retire from active service. Captain
GEORGE CAMPBELL, displayed gallant conduct under fire in the cavalry
action at Balaklava, on the 25th. of October, 1854, and continued in
command of his troop, although _severely_ wounded, until the regiment
was out of fire. Sergeant JOHN HILL, displayed coolness and
intrepidity when on patrol and attacked by a party of Russians on the
10th. of October, 1854; and again on the 25th. of October, 1854, when
his horse was shot under him, on which occasion, having captured one
belonging to the enemy, he immediately rejoined his regiment and did
duty with it for the rest of the day.
SECOND DRAGOONS.—Colonel HENRY DARBY GRIFFITH, C.B.; served the
campaign of 1854–5; commanded his regiment at the battle of Balaklava.
Captain GEORGE BUCHANAN, this officer’s conduct in the heavy cavalry
charge at the action of Balaklava was cool and gallant, and by his
example great execution was done against the enemy; he afterwards
commanded a squadron under fire in support of the light brigade
charge. Sergeant-Major JOHN WILSON, was under arrest for a minor
offence, but on finding the regiment was likely to be engaged, he made
ready his horse, and coming up to the adjutant, said, “I have broken
my arrest, sir, as I could not see my regiment going into action and
remain quiet in camp; I have come to report myself, and wish to join
and do my duty.” In the heavy cavalry charge at Balaklava he fought
most gallantly, using his sword with great execution, and he was
afterwards wounded by a round shot when his regiment went in support
of the light brigade. He was promoted to troop sergeant-major for his
gallant conduct.
FOURTH LIGHT DRAGOONS.—Colonel Lord GEORGE AUGUSTUS FREDERICK PAGET,
C.B., served the campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the
Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol, and the
battle of the Tchernaya; in 1854 was in command of the 4th. Light
Dragoons; in 1855 in command of a brigade of light cavalry.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel ALEXANDER LOWE, served the campaign of
1854–5, including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, and
the Tchernaya, and siege of Sebastopol; in 1854 as Major of the 4th.
Light Dragoons; in 1855 in command of the regiment. Brevet-Major
ROBERT PORTAL, served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma,
Balaklava, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Troop Sergeant-Major
WILLIAM WATERSON, displayed very gallant conduct at the action at
Balaklava, in the light cavalry charge, particularly in the retreat of
the regiment after they had sabred the artillerymen at their guns.
SIXTH DRAGOONS.—Captain EDWARD D’ARCY HUNT; Captain Hunt was squadron
leader of the second squadron of the 6th. Dragoons, which was detached
under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Shute, during the action of
Balaklava, and led the squadron with great steadiness and gallantry.
Trumpeter JOHN HARDY, acted as field trumpeter to Lieutenant-Colonel
White, C.B., during the action of Balaklava, and was consequently more
exposed during the whole of that day than any other man in the
regiment, more particularly during the charge of the heavy brigade.
EIGHTH HUSSARS.—Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT DE SALIS, served the
campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava,
Inkermann, and Tchernaya, and siege of Sebastopol; also commanded the
cavalry in the expedition to Kertch; in 1854 as Major of the 8th.
Hussars; in 1855 in command of the regiment. Brevet-Major EDWARD
TOMKINSON, advanced with the light brigade to Balaklava, and led the
squadron he commanded with courage and steadiness; he had his horse
shot under him; he was subsequently present at the battle of the
Tchernaya. Trumpeter WILLIAM WILSON, charged with the light brigade at
Balaklava, and evinced great coolness and courage, being then only
sixteen years of age; he was subsequently at the battle of the
Tchernaya.
TENTH HUSSARS.—Colonel WILLIAM PARLBY, commanded a brigade of cavalry
in the campaign of 1855, before Sebastopol, and at the battle of the
Tchernaya.
ELEVENTH HUSSARS.—Lieutenant and Adjutant JOHN YATES, was present in
the Crimea from the commencement of the campaign until August, 1855;
was present at the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and behaved
gallantly; acted as brigade-major to Major-General the Earl of
Cardigan, K.C.B., at Balaklava, and for a fortnight previously.
Sergeant ROBERT DAVIES, after having passed through the battery in the
light cavalry charge, perceiving a Russian field-piece limbered up to
retreat, Sergeant Davis called Private John T. Bambrick, who was
riding next him, to follow and endeavour to capture it; in going to
perform this duty he was attacked by two Russian lancers, one of whom
he cut down, the other shot his horse; when on the ground he received
a lance wound on the right thigh; he then caught a loose horse and
rejoined his regiment.
TWELFTH LANCERS.—Major THOMAS GEORGE ALEXANDER OAKES, commanded a
squadron of the 12th. Lancers, detached as the escort of General La
Marmora, at the battle of the Tchernaya.
THIRTEENTH LIGHT DRAGOONS.—Captain PERCY SHAWE SMITH, distinguished
conduct in the light cavalry charge at Balaklava, on the 25th. of
October, 1854. Corporal WILLIAM GARDINER, distinguished conduct on the
same occasion.
SEVENTEENTH LANCERS.—Colonel JOHN LAWRENSON, commanded the 17th.
Lancers at the Alma, and a brigade of cavalry in the campaign of 1855.
Cornet JAMES DUNCAN, served the Eastern campaign of 1854–5 to the end
of the war, including the affair of the Bulganak, the battles of the
Alma, Balaklava (horse killed), and Inkermann (horse killed), and
siege of Sebastopol; was never absent from the regiment. Sergeant A.
RANSON, embarked with the regiment for foreign service; was present at
the battles of the Alma, where he distinguished himself; Balaklava,
where he again distinguished himself by engaging and cutting down a
Russian officer; and Inkermann; siege of Sebastopol; was never absent
from the regiment.
ROYAL ARTILLERY.—Major FRANCIS BECKFORD WARD, served at the siege and
fall of Sebastopol; commanded the Royal Artillery at the battle of the
Tchernaya. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN CHARLES WILLIAM FORTESCUE,
served at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and
was present during the whole of the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel CHARLES HENRY MORRIS, C.B., joined the army
in October, 1854, and remained with it until the termination of the
war; was present at the sortie on the 26th. of October, at Inkermann,
and in the trenches; was with Marshal Bosquet at the assault of the
Mamelon and Malakoff. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonels SAMUEL ENDERBY GORDON
and the Honourable EDWARD THOMAS GAGE; served at the battles of the
Alma and Balaklava, and was present during the whole of the siege of
Sebastopol. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel CHARLES STUART HENRY, the siege
of Sebastopol; was severely wounded (with siege train.)
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel HENRY JOHN THOMAS; the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major PHILIP GOSSET PIPON, the campaign of 1854–5; battles of
the Alma and Balaklava; siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Majors GASPARD LE
MARCHANT TUPPER and CHARLES HENRY INGILBY, the campaign of 1854–5;
Balaklava and Inkermann, where they were wounded; sortie on the 26th
of October, 1854; and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major HENRY PEEL
YATES, the campaign of 1854–5; battles of the Alma and Inkermann;
sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854; and siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major JAMES FARRELL PENNYCUICK, the campaign of 1854–5; battle
of Inkermann and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Majors ALEXANDER CÆSAR
HAWKINS and GEORGE SHAW, served in the trenches to the fall of
Sebastopol, the former from March, and the latter from January, 1855.
Brevet-Major EDWARD MOUBRAY, Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; battle of
Inkermann; siege of Sebastopol; commanded a battery in the Tchernaya.
Brevet-Major WILLIAM WIGRAM BARRY, Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; battles
of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Major JOHN EDWARD MICHELL, Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; the
Alma, Balaklava, and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Majors GEORGE CECIL
HENRY, JAMES SINCLAIR, and LEWIS WILLIAM PENN (with siege train);
Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; Inkermann; and siege of Sebastopol; Major
Sinclair was very severely wounded during the siege. Brevet-Major
EDWARD TADDY, Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma, Balaklava, and
Inkermann; siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major PAGET WALTER L’ESTRANGE,
Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; the siege of Sebastopol (with siege
train.) Brevet-Majors REGINALD HENRY CHAMPION (with siege train), and
WILLIAM GILLY ANDREWS, the campaign of 1854–5; battle of Inkermann and
siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major WILLIAM GEORGE LE MESURIER, the
Alma, Balaklava, and siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenants BENJAMIN GEALE
HUMFREY, Sir JOHN WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Bart., EDWARD JOHN WARD, FREDERICK
AUGUSTUS ANLEY, CHARLES ORDE BROWNE, HENRY BARLOW MAULE, and CHARLES
FYSHE ROBERTS; all served in the trenches to the fall of Sebastopol;
the first, second, fourth, and seventh from March, 1855; the third and
sixth from May; and the fifth from April. Staff-Surgeon WILLIAM PERRY,
served at the battle of the Alma, the repulse of the sortie on the
26th. of October, 1854, and the battle of Inkermann; was also present
throughout the whole of the siege of Sebastopol. Assistant-Surgeon
ESSEX BOWEN, served at the battle of Inkermann; was also present
throughout the whole of the siege of Sebastopol; served in the
trenches from October, 1854 (the first bombardment) to May, 1855.
Troop Sergeant-Major J. BEARDSLEY, was present during the whole of the
campaign, and served at the battles of the Alma and Balaklava with
great zeal and gallantry. Company Sergeant-Major J. HAMILTON,
recommended for his bravery and distinguished conduct in the trenches;
was also remarkable for the example of coolness and intrepidity he
offered to others; received the medal for distinguished conduct in the
field. Sergeant JOHN HAMILTON, served in the trenches without
intermission from December, 1854, to the fall of Sebastopol. Sergeant
SAMUEL EWING, served in the first, second, third, and fourth
bombardments against Sebastopol; when in command of a gun in the
bombardment between the 6th. and the 10th. of June, 1855, he exposed
himself freely in the embrasures, and encouraged the men; was a
volunteer for the spiking party which left the trenches to assail the
Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, on which occasion he lost a leg.
Sergeant DANIEL DOWLING, afterwards Lieutenant, military train; served
throughout the whole of the Crimean Campaign; was present at the
battles of the Alma, Balaklava, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854,
and Inkermann; served as a volunteer in the second and third
bombardments against Sebastopol; was wounded on the 7th. of June,
1855, and noticed for his gallant conduct on two occasions. Sergeant
GEORGE SYMONS, served with great gallantry with the eighteen-pounders
at the battle of Inkermann, and distinguished himself repeatedly in
the trenches during the siege by his great zeal, gallantry, and good
conduct; was severely wounded in June, 1855. Sergeant MOSES HUNTER and
Bombardier DANIEL CAMBRIDGE, served in the trenches throughout the
whole of the siege of Sebastopol; the former was distinguished for his
good conduct and bravery in the trenches, and the latter formed one of
the spiking party on the 8th. of September, 1855, on which occasion he
was severely wounded; Bombardier Cambridge received the Victoria
Cross. Bombardier W. RAMSEY, served with zeal and distinction in the
trenches throughout the whole siege of Sebastopol; particularly
distinguished himself in the June bombardment in the advanced
batteries of the left attack, where he took charge of the gun on which
the heaviest fire was directed, and performed the duties required of
him in a most gallant and able manner. Acting Bombardier H. COLLIER,
was present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and
during the whole of the siege of Sebastopol; as a driver he was
constantly engaged in taking ammunition to the trenches; also
accompanied the expedition to Kinburn. Gunner and Driver EDWARD
O’BRIEN, served in the trenches in five bombardments against
Sebastopol, and with the spiking party (as volunteer) upon two
different occasions, namely, the 18th. of June and the 8th. of
September, 1855. Gunner and Driver JACOB M‘GARRY, served at the battle
of the Alma, and was detached with the Turks in one of the advanced
redoubts in front of Balaklava, on the 25th. of October, 1854; upon
the Turks retiring from the redoubts on the advance of the Russians he
remained to spike the guns in his charge, for which conduct he
received the approval of Her Majesty, conveyed through the Secretary
of State for War. Gunner and Driver THOMAS ARTHUR, was present at five
bombardments against Sebastopol, and formed one of the spiking party
of artillery on the 18th. of June, 1855, as a volunteer, on which
occasion he was severely wounded. Gunner and Driver JOHN DEATH, served
in the trenches throughout the whole of the siege of Sebastopol, and
was present with one of the two eighteen-pounders at the battle of
Inkermann. Gunner and Driver JOHN BARRETT, served at the battle of the
Alma, and was detached with the Turks in one of the advanced redoubts
in front of Balaklava, on the 25th. of October, 1854; when the Turks
retired from the redoubts on the advance of the Russians, he remained
to spike the guns in his charge, for which conduct he received the
approval of Her Majesty, conveyed through the Secretary of State for
War.
ROYAL ENGINEERS.—Colonel JOHN WILLIAM GORDON, C.B., the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5, the battle of the Alma, and the siege of
Sebastopol; was second in command of the Royal Engineers; was severely
wounded on the night of the 22nd. of March, 1855. Colonel FREDERICK
EDWARD CHAPMAN, C.B., and Lieutenant-Colonel EDWARD STANTON, C.B.; the
Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, battles of the Alma, and Inkermann, and
the whole siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant-Colonel JAMES FRANKFORT
MANNERS BROWNE, C.B., the siege of Sebastopol; was engaged at the
capture of the Quarries; was very severely wounded in the trenches on
the 24th. of August, 1855. Major HORACE WILLIAM MONTAGUE, the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; the siege of Sebastopol till taken prisoner on the
22nd. of March, 1855; rejoined the army shortly before the termination
of the siege. Major FAIRFAX CHARLES HASSARD, the siege of Sebastopol;
expedition to Kertch. Major CHARLES BRISBANE EWART, the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, and siege of
Sebastopol. Major FRANCIS HORATIO DE VERE, the Eastern Campaign of
1854–5; the Alma, Balaklava, and the siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant
WILBRAHAM OATES LENNOX, rendered distinguished service during the
siege of Sebastopol; has received the decoration of the Victoria
Cross. Lieutenant ARTHUR LEARY, rendered distinguished service during
the early part of the siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant FRANCIS EDWARD
PRATT, rendered distinguished service during the siege of Sebastopol.
Private A. M‘CAUGHEY, rendered distinguished service on various
occasions during the siege of Sebastopol, particularly at Egerton’s
rifle-pit. Second Corporal W. BAKER, distinguished for his courage and
coolness on the morning after breaking ground in the trenches before
Sebastopol. Private W. TUMBLE, rendered distinguished service during
the siege in the trenches before Sebastopol, particularly on the 5th.
of November, 1854.
GRENADIER GUARDS.—Colonel CHARLES WILLIAM RIDLEY, C.B., commanded the
Grenadier Guards for the first six months of the siege of Sebastopol,
in 1855, and subsequently a brigade in the first division during the
remainder of the siege, and till the end of the year.
Lieutenant-Colonel Lord ARTHUR HAY, served during the siege of
Sebastopol from the end of 1854 until the termination of the war; a
great part of the time as assistant adjutant-general to the first
division. Captain CHARLES NAPIER STURT, served during the Eastern
Campaign, including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann;
at the latter was severely wounded; and siege of Sebastopol. Captain
HENRY WILLIAM VERSCHOYLE, served through the whole of the campaign,
and carried the regimental colours at Inkermann, when surrounded by
the enemy. Captain ROBERT WILLIAM HAMILTON, was wounded when carrying
the colours at the Alma, but continued with them throughout that day;
was with the colours again at Inkermann, when surrounded by the enemy.
Colour-Sergeant RICHARD MINOR, was with the colours when surrounded by
the enemy at Inkermann. Private THOMAS SHARPE, served with distinction
both at the Alma and Inkermann.
COLDSTREAM GUARDS.—Lieutenant-Colonel CLEMENT WILLIAM STRONG; served
in the Eastern Campaign, including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava,
and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant-Colonel Lord
Augustus CHARLES LENNOX FITZ ROY; served at the battles of Balaklava
and Inkermann, and at the latter was very severely wounded; siege of
Sebastopol. Brevet-Majors PHILIP SAMBROOK CRAWLEY and SIR JAMES
DUNLOP, BART.; were present at the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and
the whole of the trench duty. Brevet-Major JOHN AUGUSTUS CONNOLLY;
served during the Eastern Campaign of 1854, with the 49th. regiment,
including the battle of the Alma and siege of Sebastopol; was highly
distinguished and severely wounded at the repulse of the sortie made
on the second division on the 26th. of October, 1854; has received the
decoration of the Victoria Cross. Sergeant G. HAYNES and
Lance-Sergeant F. FILE; were present at the Alma, Balaklava,
Inkermann, and the whole of the trench duty. After the battle of
Inkermann, Lance-Sergeant File was sent with a party of four men to
collect the wounded; having sent the party to camp with the wounded
men, he found, when alone, twenty-nine Russians (three of them
severely wounded) in a quarry; he took them prisoners, without
resistance, and brought them to camp.
SCOTS FUSILIER GUARDS.—Colonel EDWARD WALKER FORESTIER WALKER, C.B.;
Commanded the Scots Fusilier Guards in the Crimea from the 22nd. of
September to the end of the war; was at the action of Balaklava and
Inkermann (where he was severely wounded), and the siege of
Sebastopol. Brevet-Major the Honourable WENHAM CLARENCE WALPOLE COKE;
served with zeal at the siege of Sebastopol, and distinguished himself
by his coolness under fire in the trenches. Brevet-Major the
Honourable ALEXANDER EDWARD FRAZER; served during the Eastern Campaign
of 1854 and part of 1855, including the battles of the Alma,
Balaklava, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Captain SEYMOUR JOHN
BLANE; served during the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the
action of Balaklava and battle of Inkermann, where he was severely
wounded. Siege of Sebastopol. Captain JOHN SCOTT; served the Crimean
Campaign with distinction, especially at the battle of the Alma; he
was then in the 79th. regiment. He afterwards served before Sebastopol
in the Scots Fusilier Guards, with credit to himself and benefit to
the service. Sergeant JOHN MCBLAIN; served throughout the whole
campaign; he was present at the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, and siege
of Sebastopol. Sergeant J. STEWART; distinguished himself by his
gallantry at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and
siege of Sebastopol.
FIRST REGIMENT, FIRST BATTALION.—Lieutenant-Colonel ALEXANDER BARRY
MONTGOMERY, C.B.; served through the Eastern Campaign of 1854,
including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of
Sebastopol, up to the 23rd. of August, 1855. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel
the Honourable CHARLES DAWSON PLUNKETT; served during the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann,
and siege of Sebastopol. Captains WILLIAM FREDERICK JOHN RUDD, and
WILLIAM SPICER COOKWORTHY; faithful, zealous, and active in the
discharge of their duties throughout the whole campaign. Lieutenant
FREDERICK HARRY HOPE; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including
the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
Sergeant-Major R. HENSHALL and Colour-Sergeant WILLIAM M‘DOWELL;
faithful, zealous, and active in the discharge of arduous duties
throughout the whole campaign.
FIRST REGIMENT, SECOND BATTALION.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel FRANCIS
GREGOR URQUHART; was present at the siege of Sebastopol from the 22nd.
of April, 1855. Major WILLIAM JAMES GILLUM; rendered constant,
zealous, and efficient service in the trenches before Sebastopol from
the 22nd. of April to the 8th. of September, 1855, on which day,
during the attack on the Redan, he was severely wounded (lost a leg).
Private G. WOODHOUSE; rendered constant, active, willing, and
efficient service in the trenches before Sebastopol from the 22nd. of
April to the 8th. of September, 1855. His claims to distinction were
considered to entitle him to receive the French Military War Medal had
there been more for distribution.
THIRD REGIMENT.—Colonel CHARLES THOMAS VAN STRAUBENZEE, C.B.; served
during the siege of Sebastopol from the 22nd. of April, 1855, and
commanded a brigade of the light division at the assault on the Redan
on the 8th. of September, 1855. Brevet-Major GEORGE JAMES AMBROSE;
displayed conspicuous bravery when in command of a party (two hundred)
of the Buffs on the 7th. of June, 1855, in repelling a sortie of the
enemy in their endeavour to retake the Quarries, when he was
dangerously wounded; was also present at the attack and capture of the
Quarries in the earlier part of the day; promoted to be Brevet-Major
for his services on that occasion; was mentioned in the despatch of
the 20th. of June, 1855. Private JOHN FAHEY; on the night of the 14th.
of August, 1855, was one of a picket posted at the head of a ravine in
front of a working party; the picket was in the open; a very heavy
fire was commenced by the enemy upon the working party; Private Fahey
was the only one of the picket who stood his ground, which he did all
night.
FOURTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN JOSIAH HORT and Captain
FRANCIS FISHER HAMILTON; served the Eastern Campaign, including the
battles of the Alma and Inkermann and siege of Sebastopol; Captain
Hamilton was wounded at the Alma. Captain AUGUSTUS JOSEPH SYKES; was
present with the head-quarters of his regiment during the whole
Eastern Campaign; was cheerful and zealous in the performance of his
duties during the period of the siege operations. Lieutenant JOHN
HOWLEY; joined the head-quarters of his regiment in the Crimea on the
8th. of November, 1857; was remarkable for zeal and activity in the
discharge of his duty on all occasions when under fire; remained with
his regiment until the embarkation of the army for England in 1856.
Sergeant J. M‘ARDELL; served continuously with his regiment throughout
the Eastern Campaign; was always most conspicuous for the active,
cheerful, and zealous performance of his duty in the trenches during
the winter of 1854–5; frequently volunteered and went on the trenches
night after night with readiness, when (owing to excessive sickness),
sufficient non-commissioned officers could not be found for duty.
Private THOMAS SCANNELLS; served continuously with his regiment during
the whole of the Eastern Campaign. On the night of the 5th. of May,
1855, this man was on sentry in front of the advanced trench before
Sebastopol, when a small party of the 4th. regiment, under the command
of Captain Arnold, was surprised by a large body of Russians, who
fired upon them (mortally wounding and taking prisoner Captain Arnold)
and compelled them to retire; when consequent on the surprise and
confusion which existed, some of the sentries on adjacent posts ran
into the trench; Private Scannells, however, remained firm at his
post, and by his example encouraged the other sentries to stand fast.
SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel REGINALD YONGE SHIPLEY; was
present at the battle of the Alma, where he was very severely wounded.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN ROWLEY HEYLAND; served in the siege of
Sebastopol in 1855; he was very severely wounded at the attack on the
Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Brevet-Major HUGH ROBERT
HIBBERT; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma (wounded),
Inkermann, siege of Sebastopol, assaults on the Redan on the 18th. of
June and the 8th. of September; was wounded in the trenches, and very
severely on the 8th. of September, 1855. Lieutenant WILLIAM HOPE; at
the great explosion of the French siege train, on the 15th. of
November, 1855, Lieutenant Hope was conspicuous for his coolness and
activity when in charge of a fatigue party to cover the mill with wet
blankets; the roof had been blown off, and one hundred and sixty tons
of gunpowder were exposed to the fire of burning materials, rockets,
etc.; he mounted the mill and by his courage and example saved the
magazine, which was momentarily expected to explode, and preserved the
lives of probably hundreds of the light division. He had previously
distinguished himself at the assault and taking of the Quarries. He
received the decoration of the Victoria Cross. Private WILLIAM
BARRACK; volunteered for sharpshooting on the 17th. of October, 1854,
and continued with the sharpshooters until the battle of Inkermann,
where he was severely wounded; on the 17th. of October, 1854, he was
taken prisoner while out with the sharpshooters, and made his escape
the same day. Private JOHN M‘GUIRE; on the 6th. of May, 1855, Private
John M‘Guire, at the risk of his own life, brought in a wounded
comrade who was lying in the Woronzoff road; to perform this
meritorious act he was obliged to cross a considerable space of open
ground, exposed to the fire of the Russian sharpshooters. Private John
M‘Guire was also present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, the
storming of the Quarries, and both the assaults on the Great Redan.
Deserted since he was recommended for the medal, which he, in
consequence, forfeited.
NINTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel FREDERICK D. LISTER; served during
the siege of Sebastopol, from the 27th. of November, 1854, till the
capture of the place. Captain WILLIAM NUGENT; displayed gallant
conduct in the trenches on several occasions between the 27th. of
November, 1854, and the 8th. of September, 1855; also during the
attack on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855. Sergeant P.
DONOHUE; displayed gallant conduct in the trenches on many occasions
during the siege of Sebastopol; also on the 18th. of June, 1855,
during the attack on the Cemetery.
FOURTEENTH REGIMENT.—Colonel MAURICE BARLOW, Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel
Sir JAMES EDWARD ALEXANDER, and Brevet-Major W. C. TREVOR; served in
the siege of Sebastopol from January, 1855. Colonel Barlow was in
command of a brigade at the fall of the place. Captain JOHN GITTENS
MAYCOCK; was present with the 47th. regiment at the battles of the
Alma, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854, and Inkermann; wounded at
the Alma. Sergeant W. HOPKINS; particularly recommended by the
officers of the regiment for zealous and exemplary conduct in the
trenches.
SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT.—Brevet-Major ALEXANDER M‘KINSTRY; displayed
gallant conduct on the 18th. of June, 1855, at the assault on the
Great Redan. Colour-Sergeant H. GIBSON; displayed remarkable
intelligence and general gallantry in the trenches throughout the
whole time the regiment served at the siege of Sebastopol.
EIGHTEENTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN CLARK KENNEDY, C.B.;
served in the siege of Sebastopol from December, 1854, including
the attack on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE FREDERICK STEVENSON CALL; siege
of Sebastopol in 1855. Lieutenant THOMAS DURAND BAKER; displayed
great gallantry on the 18th. of June, 1855, at the assault of
Sebastopol, and zeal in the trenches. Private J. WEIR; displayed
gallant conduct at the assault of Sebastopol on the 18th. of June,
1855, specially, and on several previous occasions.
NINETEENTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT WARDEN; served the
campaign of 1844 and 1855, including the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, at both of which he was wounded; the whole of the siege of
Sebastopol; and was also engaged at the attack on the Quarries, and on
the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Captain HENRY TURNER
UNIACKE; served the campaign of 1854 and 1855, present at the battle
of the Alma and the whole of the siege of Sebastopol, including the
attack on the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Captain GEORGE
ALEXANDER WARBURTON; landed in the Crimea on the 17th. of January,
1855; served during the siege of Sebastopol, including the assault of
the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855; was never absent from his
duty during this period from sickness or any other cause. Lieutenant
and Adjutant THOMAS THOMPSON; landed with his regiment in the Crimea;
was present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and during the
siege of Sebastopol, until ordered to England on duty on the 14th. of
February, 1855; was never absent from his duty during the period of
his service with the Eastern expedition. Sergeant JOHN SHERLOCK, and
Private JOHN HALLORAN; served during the whole of the campaign of
1854–5, during which period they were never absent from duty, from
sickness or any other cause. The former was present at the Alma,
Inkermann, the taking of the Quarries, and at the two assaults on the
Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855, when he was slightly wounded.
The latter was present at the Alma, Inkermann, and the assault of the
8th. of September, 1855.
TWENTIETH REGIMENT.—Colonel FREDERICK HORN, C.B.; served the campaign
of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, at the
last of which he was wounded; commanded a brigade during the siege of
Sebastopol. Major WILLIAM POLLEXFEN RADCLIFFE; served the campaign of
1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and the whole
of the siege of Sebastopol. Captain CHARLES EDWARD PARKINSON; landed
in the Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854; was present at the
battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and through the whole
of the siege (except twenty-one days’ sick leave at Balaklava);
discharged his duty at all times with zeal and activity. Lieutenant
HECTOR BARLOW VAUGHAN; landed in the Crimea on the 14th. of September,
1854; was present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and
throughout the whole of the siege of Sebastopol (except ten days sick
on the heights). Colour-Sergeant J. WHYBROW and Private PETER ROWE;
both landed with the expedition on the 14th. of September, 1854, and
were present at all the actions. Colour-Sergeant Whybrow was wounded
at Inkermann, and served through the whole of the siege operations,
performing his duty with zeal. Private Rowe brought himself
prominently to notice at the battle of Inkermann, in a position
against a considerable force of the enemy, where he behaved in a very
gallant manner, and was conspicuously in the front of the small party
of which he was one. Was afterwards severely wounded in the trenches.
TWENTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Colonel CHARLES RICHARD SACKVILLE (LORD WEST),
C.B.; served the campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma
and Inkermann, and the whole of the siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major
GEORGE NEELD BOLDERO; served the campaign of 1854, including the
battles of the Alma and Inkermann, at the last of which he was
severely wounded, and siege of Sebastopol. Captains HENRY KING and
RICHARD STEPHENS; both landed with the regiment at Old Fort, on the
14th. of September, 1854. The former was present at the battles of the
Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann; was dangerously wounded through the
neck at the latter engagement. The latter was present at the battles
of the Alma and Inkermann, and was very severely wounded (arm
amputated) when carrying the Queen’s colours in the latter battle.
Each did duty in the trenches to the 5th. of November, 1854. Captain
S. H. CLERKE; served in the Crimea from the 14th. of September to the
26th. of October, 1854, and from the 27th. of December to the end of
the war. Present at the Alma and Kinburn. Sergeant-Major W. FOWLER and
Colour-Sergeant R. ELLIS; both landed with the regiment at Old Fort.
The former was present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and
Inkermann; did duty in the trenches, and was present with his regiment
throughout the war. The latter was present at the Alma and Inkermann
(wounded in the arm at the latter), and did his duty in the trenches
till the 11th. of May, 1855.
TWENTY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Colonel DANIEL LYSONS, C.B.; served the
campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann,
and the whole siege of Sebastopol; engaged in the assaults on the
Redan on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September, 1855; on the
latter occasion he was severely wounded. Major FRANCIS EDWARD DREWE;
for going out to the front under a heavy fire on the evening of the
8th. of September, 1855, to assist in bringing in Lieutenant and
Adjutant Dyneley, 23rd. Fusiliers, who was lying mortally wounded near
the Redan, where he had fallen during the unsuccessful assault that
day. This voluntary duty Major Drewe performed with the assistance of
Corporal Shields and a party of four other volunteers. Major Drewe
further served with credit throughout the whole of the siege,
including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann; capture of Egerton’s
Rifle-pits; capture of the Quarries; sortie on the 22nd. of March;
assaults on the Redan, the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September,
1855. Wounded on the 8th. of September. Captain SYDNEY CROHAN MILLETT;
served the campaign of 1854–5, the battles of the Alma and Inkermann,
and the whole of the siege of Sebastopol. Was severely wounded on the
8th. of September, 1855, at the assault on the Redan. Lieutenant LUKE
O’CONNOR and Corporal E. LUBY; services at the Alma as already
detailed; the former also behaved with great gallantry in the assault
on the Redan, the 8th. of September, 1855, where he was severely
wounded through both thighs. The latter served throughout the siege,
and displayed great coolness and courage at the assault on the Redan
on the 8th. of September, 1855, where he acted as Orderly to
Lieutenant-Colonel Bunbury, and made himself very useful while on the
parapet and in the ditch of the Redan. Corporal THOMAS SYMONDS; for
going out to the front of the trenches, right attack, with another man
(since dead), and bringing in a wounded corporal of the 97th.
regiment. Was mentioned for it by Lieutenant-General Sir William
Codrington, K.C.B., in Divisional Orders, 7th. of September, 1855, as
follows:—“The Lieutenant-General has great pleasure in referring to
the good conduct of two men of the 23rd. regiment, named James Brown
and Thomas Symons, who brought in from the front a corporal of the
97th. regiment, who had been severely wounded, and left in a very
exposed position, to which they went out most gallantly and humanely
at the risk of their own lives. The Commander of the Forces, in
wishing their names to be publicly noticed, desires they may receive a
gratuity of £3 each.”
TWENTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Colonel FRANK ADAMS, C.B., and
Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT JULIAN BAUMGARTNER, C.B.; served the
campaign of 1854–5, the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, the whole
siege of Sebastopol, and engaged in the attack on the Cemetery on the
18th. of June, 1855. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel EDMUND GILLING
HALLEWELL, unattached; served the campaign of 1854–5, the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann, and the whole siege of Sebastopol. Major
THOMAS MAUNSELL; served with the 28th. regiment in Turkey; landed in
the Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854; was present at the battles
of the Alma and Inkermann. Volunteered as captain to command the
sharpshooters of the third division; was employed as such from the
opening of the siege before Sebastopol till he was severely wounded on
the 30th. December, 1854. Captain SUSSEX LENNOX AUBREY BEAUCLERK
MESSITER; served the campaign of 1854–5, battles of the Alma and
Balaklava, and the whole siege of Sebastopol. Captain THOMAS LYNDEN
BELL; served with the 28th. regiment in Turkey; landed in the Crimea
on the 14th. of September, 1854; was present at the battles of the
Alma and Inkermann; served at the siege before Sebastopol from the
commencement of the operations till August, 1855, when he was obliged
to leave on account of sickness. Was at the attack and occupation of
the Cemetery before Sebastopol, on the 18th. of June, 1855. Corporal
J. M‘LOUGHLIN and Private W. GLEESON; both served with the regiment in
Turkey; landed in the Crimea on the 14th. September, 1854; were
present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, the fall of
Sebastopol, and at the attack and occupation of the Cemetery before
Sebastopol on the 18th. of June, 1855. During the whole siege Corporal
M‘LOUGHLIN was never sick or absent from his duty one day, and took
his regular tour of the trench duty. On the 18th. of June he
volunteered to carry a letter to the advanced party from Major-General
Sir William Eyre, then commanding the attack, which duty was performed
in a most gallant manner, under a very heavy and galling fire from the
enemy. Private Gleeson on the same occasion volunteered for the
advanced party as sharpshooter, and distinguished himself by carrying
to the rear, from an advanced post, a wounded comrade, under a very
heavy and galling fire from the enemy.
THIRTIETH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JAMES THOMAS MAULEVERER, C.B.;
served the campaign of 1854–5; battles of the Alma, Inkermann
(severely wounded); sortie on the 26th. of October; the whole siege of
Sebastopol; and was wounded in the assault on the Redan on the 8th. of
September, 1855. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel THOMAS HENRY PAKENHAM;
displayed especial gallant conduct in leading his company to the
attack at the battle of the Alma, where he was dangerously wounded.
Major ROBERT DILLON; rendered good and gallant service in the trenches
before Sebastopol, and on Inkermann heights during the winter of
1854–5. Lieutenant and Adjutant GILBERT HOWARD SANDERS; the siege of
Sebastopol; was twice wounded and lost a leg at the assault on the
Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855. Sergeant T. SHAW; displayed
distinguished conduct in the field in making a Russian mounted officer
prisoner, for which service he was specially thanked in orders, by the
General, on the 13th. November, 1854. Private J. ANDREWS; for
distinguished conduct in the field in having aided Sergeant Shaw to
capture a Russian mounted officer, for which service he (in
conjunction with the Sergeant) was specially thanked in orders, by the
General, on the 13th. of November, 1854.
THIRTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Colonel GEORGE STAUNTON; served in the siege of
Sebastopol from May, 1855, to the capture of the place.
THIRTY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE VALENTINE EDWARD
MUNDY, C.B.; served the campaign of 1854–5, the Alma, Inkermann, and
the whole siege of Sebastopol; was engaged in the attack on the Redan
on the 18th. of June, 1855. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN ELIAS
COLLINGS; served the campaign of 1854–5, the Alma, Inkermann and siege
of Sebastopol; was engaged in the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of
June. Captain ALEXANDER BRUCE WALLIS; was present with his company at
the battle of the Alma, and was called upon during the action to carry
one of the regimental colours; while so employed he was severely
wounded through the right thigh, and although suffering much he
remained with the colours until the close of the action. Lieutenant
the Honourable R. H. DE MONTMORENCY; on the 8th. of September, 1855,
Lieutenant De Montmorency went most gallantly over the parapet of the
Redan at the commencement of the assault, cheering on the men; and on
the same day he volunteered to lead a party to occupy some rifle-pits,
in order to prevent their being taken by the Russians, which he held
for some time after the attacking party had been withdrawn.
Assistant-Surgeon THOMAS CLARK; served the campaign of 1854–5, battles
of the Alma and Inkermann, and the whole siege of Sebastopol. Private
P. LEARY; was one of the first men to enter the Redan on the 8th. of
September, 1855, and after having been severely wounded in the head,
he volunteered to assist in taking some rifle-pits, to prevent their
being occupied by the Russians. This man was recommended for the
French Military War Medal. Private JAMES BOND; behaved very gallantly
after the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, by
volunteering to go out between the advanced works and the Redan, under
a very heavy fire, to bring in the Honourable Edward Fitzclarence, of
the 7th. Fusiliers, who was severely wounded.
THIRTY-FOURTH REGIMENT.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN SIMPSON and
Brevet-Major JOSEPH JORDAN; both served during the siege of Sebastopol
from the 9th. of December, 1854; the former was engaged at the capture
of the Quarries and assault on the Redan on the 8th. of September,
1855; and the latter was engaged in the sortie on the 22nd. of March;
at the capture of the rifle-pits, 19th. of April; and assault on the
Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, when he was severely wounded.
Lieutenant ABEL WOODROFFE BOYCE; for having at the assault on the
Redan, on the 18th. of June, 1855, after the troops had retired to the
trenches, gone out in front of the advanced trenches under a heavy
fire of grape, and rendered great assistance in bringing in Lieutenant
and Adjutant Hobson, 7th. Fusiliers, who was lying outside, severely
wounded. Lieutenant FRANCIS PEEL; for cool and gallant conduct at the
assault on the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, on which occasion he
was wounded. Colour-Sergeant J. PRATT; displayed gallant conduct at
the assault on the Redan, in encouraging the men and assisting to
carry a scaling ladder to the _abattis_, on which occasion he was
wounded. Corporal D. COUGHLAN; displayed gallant conduct at the
assault on the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, in assisting to carry
a scaling ladder to the _abattis_, when the rest of the bearers first
employed were either killed or wounded. He also brought in a wounded
comrade to the trenches under a heavy fire.
THIRTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JAMES PATTOUN SPARKES,
C.B., and Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM JAMES LOFTUS; Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma and whole siege of Sebastopol; engaged in
the attack on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855. Lieutenant
CONSTANTINE WILLIAM SEPTIMUS GAYNOR; rendered good and zealous service
in the trenches before Sebastopol, till he was wounded severely by a
rifle-ball on the 21st. of February, 1855. Lieutenant ARTHUR JOHNSON
ALLIX EWEN; was in advance on the 18th. of June, 1855, in the attack
and capture of the Cemetery by the second brigade, third division.
Privates P. MCGUIRE and T. REYNOLDS; both were in advance on the 18th.
of June, 1855, in the attack and capture of the Cemetery by the second
brigade, third division. Was one of those who reached close under the
Russian batteries. Private M‘Guire, though severely wounded in the
left hand, remained at his post during the whole day, firing on the
Russian embrasures; and Private Reynolds always behaved well in the
trenches during the siege.
THIRTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Major THOMAS WRIGHT HUDSON; served throughout
the siege of Sebastopol from the 19th. of December, 1854. Lieutenant
and Adjutant THOMAS WESTROPP BENNETT; displayed general zealous and
good conduct in the trenches before Sebastopol during the
bombardments, and was present at the attacks on the 18th. of June and
the 8th. of September, 1855. Private J. M‘CLUSKEY; on the 18th. of
June, 1855, when a party of the 39th. regiment was stationed in the
trenches overlooking the Cemetery, which had that day been taken
possession of by the brigade under Sir William Eyre, cries and groans
of a wounded man attracted attention. Lieutenant Smith, in command of
the party, asked for volunteers to accompany him to ascertain the
cause. This man and another (who has received the French War Medal),
came forward, and they brought in a wounded sergeant of the 38th.
regiment, who had been lying there for several hours. This act was
performed under a heavy fire, and very close to the Russian sentries.
FORTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT PRATT; served
throughout the siege of Sebastopol, and was wounded at the attack on
the Redan on the 18th. of September, 1855. Major GEORGE SKIPWORTH;
campaign of 1854–5; the Alma, sortie on the 26th. of October, and
Inkermann; the whole siege of Sebastopol. Major HENRY STRATTON BUSH;
for having gallantly led men of his company to an advanced position,
which he succeeded in holding against a superior force, at the battle
of Inkermann (severely wounded.) Captain GEORGE PEDDIE; for having
commanded a working party, under a heavy fire, with zeal,
determination, and courage, on duty, to reverse the enemy’s trenches,
after the taking of the Quarries. Corporal W. CRAWFORD; for having on
the 26th. of October, 1854, volunteered and been conspicuous in
cutting off and taking prisoners a Russian officer and fourteen
soldiers. Private P. COLLINS; for being conspicuous in going to the
front to carry off the late Colonel Carpenter, when mortally wounded,
under a heavy fire, at the battle of Inkermann, and for repeated zeal
in the discharge of a similar arduous duty.
FORTY-SECOND REGIMENT.—Colonel DUNCAN ALEXANDER CAMERON, C.B.; served
the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; commanded the 42nd. regiment at the
battle of the Alma, and the Highland Brigade at Balaklava, and during
the remainder of the siege of Sebastopol; served on the expedition to
Kertch. Lieutenant-Colonel ALEXANDER CAMERON; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Balaklava,
and siege of Sebastopol. Captain HENRY MONTGOMERY; served the whole
campaign in the Crimea, the greater part of the time on the Staff as
Aide-de-Camp to Major-General Cameron, C.B. Was present at the battles
of the Alma and Balaklava, and throughout the siege of Sebastopol.
Captain SIR PETER ARTHUR HALKETT, BART.; served with the 42nd.
regiment in the Crimea to the 24th. of October, 1855; was present at
the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and siege of Sebastopol.
Colour-Sergeant D. DALGLEISH and Private E. M‘MILLAN; served the whole
campaign in the Crimea; were present at the battles of the Alma and
Balaklava, and siege of Sebastopol.
FORTY-FOURTH REGIMENT.—Colonel the Honourable AUGUSTUS ALMERIC
SPENCER, C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5; commanded the
44th. regiment at the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol,
including the attack on the Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855.
Commanded the troops on the expedition to Kinburn. Lieutenant-Colonel
CHARLES WILLIAM DUNBAR STAVELEY, C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of
1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Balaklava, siege of
Sebastopol, and attack on Cemetery on the 18th. of June, 1855.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM M‘MAHON, and Brevet-Major WILLIAM
FLETCHER; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles
of the Alma and Inkermann, siege of Sebastopol, and attack on
Cemetery, on the 18th. of June, 1855. Captain ROBERT BAILLIE; landed
in the Crimea with the 44th. regiment; served throughout the whole
campaign. Was present at the capture of Kinburn. Lieutenant WILLIAM
ARTHUR WOOD; landed in the Crimea with the 44th. regiment; served
throughout the whole campaign with it, until the regiment returned to
England. Was present and in advance at the affair of the Cemetery on
the 18th. of June. Served as Adjutant to the regiment from the 29th.
of January, 1855, till the end of the siege. Private WILLIAM DOOLE;
served throughout the campaign, except for four months, on account of
wounds. Volunteered as a sharpshooter at the commencement of the
siege, and was wounded in October, 1854. He again volunteered on the
18th. of June, 1855, for the advance guard of Major-General Sir
William Eyre’s brigade, when he was again wounded, and particularly
noticed. Private WILLIAM WOODGATE; served throughout the whole war in
the trenches. He was present at the attack on the Cemetery, where his
gallantry was particularly noticed. Always set a good example to his
comrades by his readiness and cheerfulness under the most trying
circumstances during the bad winter of 1854.
FORTY-SIXTH REGIMENT.—Colonel SIR ROBERT GARRETT, K.C.B, K.H.; the
siege of Sebastopol; in command of a brigade in the fourth division
from the 8th. of November, 1854, till the end of the service.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel COLIN FREDERICK CAMPBELL; the siege of
Sebastopol; was wounded in the trenches. Captain NICHOLAS DUNSCOMBE;
landed with the regiment in the Crimea on the 8th. of November, 1854,
and served uninterruptedly till the end of the campaign. Captain
GEORGE HENRY KNAPP; was present at the battles of the Alma, Inkermann,
and Balaklava, and served uninterruptedly till the end of the
campaign. Colour-Sergeant P. CULLEN; landed with the regiment in the
Crimea on the 8th. of November, 1854, and was particularly noticed for
gallantry in the trenches and attention to his duties during the
campaign. Private P. FLINN; never missed a duty in the trenches from
the 8th. of November, 1854, and was remarkable on all occasions for
gallantry and daring.
FORTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel RICHARD THOMAS FARREN,
C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854, and the
whole siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonels JAMES VILLIERS
and JOHN HENRY LOWNDES; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5,
including the Alma, Inkermann, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854,
the whole of the siege of Sebastopol, and was engaged in the attack
and capture of the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855. Captain the
Honourable BERNARD MATTHEW WARD; distinguished himself on the morning
of the 5th. of November, 1854, in support of the pickets of the second
brigade, second division. The conduct of this officer was particularly
noticed by Lieutenant-Colonel Fordyce, C.B. Captain HENRY JAMES
BUCHANAN; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, the Alma, Inkermann,
sortie of the 26th. of October, 1854, and siege of Sebastopol.
Sergeant W. GRANT and Private EDWARD M‘MAHON; distinguished themselves
particularly on the night of the 7th. of June, 1855, by their cool and
gallant conduct in assisting to drive the enemy from the Quarries, and
repulsing his attacks.
FORTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Captain WM. HENRY CAIRNES; for steadiness and
soldier-like conduct whilst in command of a party of his regiment,
sent to relieve and reinforce a party of the fourth regiment on the
night of the 22nd. of June, 1855, in the trenches before Sebastopol.
Sergeant RICHARD BATLIN; for volunteering to join the party above
referred to, and accompanying his captain.
FORTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN THORNTON GRANT, C.B.;
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854 and 1855, including the Alma,
Inkermann, sortie of the 26th. of October, 1854, the whole siege of
Sebastopol, and rendered important service in command of strong
working parties of the second and light divisions at the attack on the
Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855. Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN HYNDE
KING; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the Alma,
Inkermann, sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854, the whole siege of
Sebastopol; was engaged in the attack and capture of the Quarries on
the 7th. of June, 1855; was severely wounded at the attack on the
Redan on the 8th. of September (arm amputated.) Captain GEORGE KEMP
CHATFIELD; joined the service companies on the 14th. of November,
1854, and was present during the whole of the siege of Sebastopol;
also at the assault and capture of the Quarries on the 7th. of June,
1855. Was mentioned in Field-Marshal Lord Raglan’s despatch on the
18th. of June, 1855, at the first attack on the Redan. Was wounded in
the trenches on the 7th. of September, 1855. Captain WILLIAM YOUNG;
joined the service companies on the 14th. of November, 1854, and was
present in the Crimea during the whole siege of Sebastopol; the attack
and capture of the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855 (wounded);
attacks on the Redan on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September,
1855. Surgeon JOHN DAVIES; landed in the Crimea in medical charge of
the 49th. regiment. Was present at the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol, with the exception of the last
attack on the Redan. During the period the Army occupied Bulgaria,
Surgeon Davies’s unceasing solicitude and attention to the sick of the
regiment was attended with the most beneficial results, and during the
whole of the campaign in the Crimea, up to the month of July, 1855, he
was scarcely ever out of his hospital tending the sick and wounded.
Sergeant-Major R. HOLDEN; was present at the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, and repulse of sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854. Was
with his regiment during the whole siege of Sebastopol. Private J.
GIBBONS; greatly distinguished himself on the 26th. of October, 1854,
in personal encounter with the Russians. Was mentioned in division
orders on the occasion by Lieutenant-General Sir De Lacy Evans, G.C.B.
Was present during the whole campaign, including the battles of the
Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
FIFTIETH REGIMENT.—Colonel RICHARD WADDY, C.B., and Lieutenant-Colonel
JOHN LUCAS WILTON, C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5,
including the Alma, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel HENRY EDWARD WEARE; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854 as Deputy-Assistant Adjutant-General, and was
severely wounded at the Alma; also was present at the latter part of
the siege of Sebastopol. Major EDWARD GEORGE HIBBERT; served the
Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant MONTAGUE DE SALIS
M‘KENZIE GEORGE AUGUSTUS CLARKE; this officer was in command of a
company in the advanced trench of the left attack before Sebastopol,
in December, 1854, when the Russians made a sortie. He was engaged in
a personal encounter with a Russian officer, whom he cut down with his
sword, but being wounded in two places, he was overpowered and taken
prisoner. His sword was found next day in front of the trench, broken
in two and covered with blood. Lieutenant JAMES LAMB; this officer
served throughout the Crimean Campaign, and his conduct was
conspicuous on the occasion of a sortie made by the Russians on the
advanced trench of the left attack before Sebastopol in December,
1854, when a few companies of the 50th. regiment suffered severely in
repelling the attack. Private A. O’LEARY; this man (with another,
since dead) volunteered to go out to look for the body of the captain
of his company, who was supposed to have been killed in December,
1854, when the Russians made a strong sortie on the advanced trench of
the left attack. The Russians were repelled, but (the night being very
dark) it was some time before it was ascertained that the works were
completely cleared of them. However, this man at once proposed to go
out from the second parallel to look for his captain; he was permitted
to do so. His captain had been taken prisoner. Private THOMAS REGHAN;
served throughout the Crimean Campaign, and was remarkable for his
coolness under fire when in the trenches before Sebastopol.
FIFTY-FIFTH REGIMENT.—Colonel CHARLES WARREN, C.B.; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854, including the battles of the Alma, and Inkermann
(where he commanded a brigade and was severely wounded), and took part
in the sortie on the 26th. of October, 1854; was present during the
latter part of the siege of Sebastopol in 1855. Lieutenant-Colonel
ALFRED CAPEL CURE; the siege of Sebastopol in 1855. Commanded the
regiment in the assaults on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of
September, 1855. Lieutenant WILLIAM BYRNE JOHNSON; served from the
22nd. of November, 1854, to the end of the war, including the siege of
Sebastopol and the trenches; was severely wounded at the final assault
on the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855, where he distinguished
himself, as on several other occasions, by his forward gallantry.
Lieutenant JAMES SCOTT; landed in Turkey with the regiment in May,
1854; served at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, siege of
Sebastopol, and in the trenches, including the repulse of the sortie
on Inkermann heights on the 26th of October, 1854, and the attack on
the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855; was wounded, and mentioned in
the despatches for his distinguished gallantry. Sergeant J. MEARA;
landed with the regiment in Turkey, in May, 1854; served in the Crimea
during the whole campaign, including the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann; took part in the repulse of the sortie at Inkermann on the
26th. of October, 1854, and served in the trenches generally;
distinguished himself particularly by his gallantry at the storming of
the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855, where he was severely
wounded. Lance-Sergeant J. O’DONNELL; landed with the regiment in
Turkey, in May, 1854; was present at the battle of the Alma (severely
wounded); served in the trenches, and distinguished himself at the
storming of the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855, when he was
again severely wounded.
FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN ALFRED STREET, C.B.;
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the
Alma and Inkermann, the whole of the siege of Sebastopol, and
expedition to Kinburn. Brevet-Major GERALD JOHN FORSYTH; this
officer’s conduct on every occasion when under fire, from the 23rd. of
September, 1854, to the end of the siege, on the 8th. of September,
1855; was most conspicuous for gallantry and coolness. On the 18th. of
June, when one of the assaulting party, he remained with three or four
men of his company close under the _abattis_ of the Redan, awaiting
reinforcements. These men kept up a constant fire at the embrasures,
and Captain Forsyth himself remained with them until the whole of
their ammunition was exhausted, when, finding no support come to their
aid, he retired to the trenches. Lieutenant ALFRED FREDERICK ADOLPHUS
SLADE; this officer volunteered to join the service companies in the
field on the 15th. of November, 1854, and obtained permission to do so
without joining the depôt. His conduct was marked by conspicuous
bravery during his service in the trenches from the above date to the
18th. of June, 1855, when he was severely wounded in front of the
Redan. Although suffering from a severe wound in the shoulder, and
directed to go back to the trenches, he continued to encourage the men
to advance under a heavy fire from the Russian batteries, until he was
struck again, and, the attack having failed, he retired with the
remainder of the regiment. Drummer M. NORTON; landed with the regiment
at Katcha River on the 22nd. of September, 1854, and was present at
Inkermann, Balaklava, and during the siege of Sebastopol; at the
assaults on the 18th. of June and the 8th. of September, 1855. Private
J. HEALY; was recommended for the medal and gratuity for his very
distinguished conduct throughout the whole period of his service in
the Crimea, namely, from the 23rd. of September, 1854, to June, 1856,
and more particularly at the assault of the Redan on the 18th. of
June, 1855, when he remained in advance of the trenches, with Major
Forsyth and two or three other men, until the whole of his ammunition
was expended. He did not receive the medal on that occasion, because
the whole amount of gratuities allowed the regiment were expended.
SIXTY-SECOND REGIMENT.—Colonel CHARLES TROLLOPE, C.B., and
Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM LENNOX INGALL, C.B.—Both served the siege
of Sebastopol from the 13th. of November, 1854. Colonel Trollope was
in command of a brigade in the second division up to July, and
afterwards as a Brigadier-General; also in command of one in the third
division. Lieutenant-Colonel Ingall was severely wounded at the
storming of the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855. Brevet-Major
CHARLES COOCH and Captain GEORGE HAMPDEN WILKIESON; for long service
in the trenches before Sebastopol. Major Cooch was mentioned in the
despatches of General Sir James Simpson, G.C.B. Sergeant J. WARREN and
Private J. FARRELL; for capturing a French soldier who was deserting
to the enemy from the advanced trenches on the 22nd. of February,
1855, they being at the time exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy’s
advanced posts, and for which service they received the thanks of the
Commander-in-Chief in the Crimea.
SIXTY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel the Honourable ROBERT
ALEXANDER GEORGE DALZELL, C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854,
including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and the first part of
the siege of Sebastopol in 1855. Lieutenant-Colonel CHARLES EDWARD
FAIRCLOUGH; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854; the Alma, and
Inkermann; at the latter he was severely wounded. Captain F. T. LOGAN
PATERSON; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles
of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann; siege of Sebastopol; also in
expeditions to Kertch and Kinburn. Private P. CEATON; served the
Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma,
Balaklava, and Inkermann; expedition to Kertch; assault and fall of
Sebastopol; capture of Kinburn. At the battle of Inkermann, Private
Ceaton attacked and stabbed two Russians. Was himself wounded, but
refused to leave the field.
SIXTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Colonel HENRY SMITH, C.B.; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann,
and the whole siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE MACBEATH,
C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of
the Alma and Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant SHEFFIELD
GRACE; under the command of a captain in the 63rd. regiment,
Lieutenant Grace took post at the _chevaux-de-frize_, in front of the
position in the Woronzoff road, with only one man to support him, the
remainder (of a party of twelve) having fallen back in consequence of
the heavy fire. Lieutenant FRANCIS DE LUTTRELL SAUNDERSON; on the
11th. of May, 1855, Lieutenant Saunderson was actively engaged
repelling a sortie. The night was wet and stormy, and some of the
rifles were difficult to load, and this officer particularly
distinguished himself by assisting the men in loading. Private SAMUEL
BURROWS; on the morning of the 22nd. of November, 1854, in broad
daylight under a heavy fire from the enemy, he proceeded from the
rifle-pits, in company with another man, to bring in a wounded officer
of the rifle brigade. This occurred in the left attack of the siege of
Sebastopol. Private J. MAGNER; when on duty in the trenches before
Sebastopol on the 11th. of May, 1855, during a sortie, when volunteers
were called for by Captain Hamilton to charge the enemy, Private
Magner was one of the first to leap on the parapet, and say, “Here is
one, sir.” He afterwards volunteered to go out on patrol to see that
the enemy had all retired. On another occasion, when on duty in the
fourth parallel, he was wounded in the hip, and though told by an
officer and surgeon to go home, he refused, saying, “The Russians are
coming out, and I would sooner stay with my company.”
SEVENTY-FIRST REGIMENT.—Captains FREDERICK J. COLIN HALKETT and JOHN
OTWAY WEMYSS; rendered general good service in the trenches before
Sebastopol, and at Kertch. Privates H. GOURLEY and J. CATHCART;
rendered general good service; both slightly wounded.
SEVENTY-SECOND REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel PARKE; in the Crimea from
the 13th. of June, 1855, to the end of the war.
SEVENTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE HARRY SMITH
WILLIS and Captain RICHARD BUTLER WILLINGTON; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5, including the battles of the Alma and Inkermann,
and siege of Sebastopol. Assistant-Surgeons ROBERT GRAVES BURTON and
ALEXANDER HUMFREY; for distinguished courage in the trenches during
the whole siege of Sebastopol, where they were exposed, under fire,
and in presence of the enemy, to as much danger as executive officers,
and where their humanity to the wounded was valuable and constant.
Sergeant R. BUSHELL and Lance-Corporal G. BROWN; for conspicuous
courage under fire in the presence of the enemy, in every action,
sortie, or attack during the whole war.
SEVENTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonels JOHN DOUGLAS, C.B., and
RICHARD CHAMBRE HAYS TAYLOR, C.B., and BrevetLieutenant-Colonel ROBERT
DOUGLAS CLEPHANE; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the
battles of the Alma and Balaklava, and siege of Sebastopol.
Lieutenant-Colonels Douglas and Clephane served in the expedition to
Kertch. Captain HENRY HOLFORD STEVENSON; was employed on important
duty in the advanced trenches the night preceding the fall of
Sebastopol, while on the Staff of Lieutenant-General Sir Colin
Campbell, G.C.B. Also present at the battles of the Alma and
Balaklava. Quartermaster R. JAMESON; was present at the battle of the
Alma; acted as a volunteer subaltern at the action of Balaklava;
rendered constant good and gallant service under fire in the trenches
before Sebastopol. Sergeant J. ANDERSON and Private W. CAMPBELL; were
present at the battles of the Alma and Balaklava, and rendered
constant good and gallant service in the trenches before Sebastopol.
EIGHTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.—Colonel HORATIO SHIRLEY, C.B., and
Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE VAUGHAN MAXWELL, C.B.; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; the battles of the Alma and Inkermann; siege of
Sebastopol; attack on the Quarries. The former was general officer in
the trenches at the attack on the Quarries on the 7th. of June, 1855,
and at the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of June, and commanded a
brigade at the assault on the 8th. of September. Lieutenant-Colonel
Maxwell also commanded the 88th. regiment at the assaults on the Redan
on the 18th. of June, and the 8th. of September, 1855, and at the last
he was severely wounded. Lieutenant-Colonel EDWARD JOHN VESEY BROWN
and Brevet-Major THOMAS GORE; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5;
the Alma, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major EDWARD
GILLING MAYNARD; for leading the men under his orders into the Russian
works (called the Quarries) in a most gallant manner, on the night of
the 7th. of June, 1855. Captain JOHN EDWARD RILEY; for gallant conduct
at Inkermann. He was most active in rallying his men when retreating;
also was most active during the action, as Adjutant. He likewise
behaved exceedingly well on picket, in the Middle Ravine, in the
beginning of October, 1854, when the enemy advanced upon him on a
certain occasion. Lieutenant GEORGE PRIESTLY; was very conspicuous in
the attack on the Redan, leading the Grenadier company in a dashing
manner. Private J. SULLIVAN; displayed general activity and gallantry
during the night of the 7th. of June, 1855, in the attack on the
Quarries. Private W. DURWOODE; this man, with only one other, answered
to the call of Lieutenant-Colonel Maxwell, to rally round a gun, when
the regiment was repulsed at the beginning of the battle of Inkermann.
He served throughout the whole campaign, and was at last wounded in
the attack on the Redan.
EIGHTY-NINTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel CALEDON RICHARD EGERTON and
Major ROBERT B. HAWLEY; served the siege of Sebastopol till the end of
the service; the former from the 17th. of December, 1854, and the
latter from the 31st., of January, 1855. Major LESLIE SKYNNER; landed
in the Crimea on the 15th. of December, 1854, and performed good
service in the trenches during the whole campaign. Corporal P. SCOTT;
landed with the regiment in the Crimea on the 15th. of December, 1854.
Never missed a tour of duty in the trenches until after the 5th. of
December, 1855, when he was wounded severely by a piece of shell in
the right knee.
NINETIETH REGIMENT.—Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel THOMAS SMITH; served the
siege of Sebastopol from the 5th. of December, 1854, till the end of
the service. Brevet-Major JAMES PERRIN; rendered uninterrupted service
with his regiment from its arrival in the Crimea until its embarkation
for England, in June, 1856. Never missed a tour of duty in the
trenches. In reserve during the attack on the Quarries on the 7th. of
June, 1855. Assault on the Redan, on the 8th. of September. Captain
JAMES HERNE WADE; landed in the Crimea with his regiment; was always
present, except during a short period when laid up with fever at
Scutari. Was at the assault of the Redan on the 8th. of September,
1855, where he was severely wounded. Sergeant-Major A. KIRKLAND;
displayed gallant conduct at the assault of the Redan on the 8th. of
September, 1855, he being one of the first soldiers who entered that
battery. Went to the assistance of Sergeant-Major Moynihan (afterwards
Ensign) and Major Rowlands, 41st regiment, when attacked by five or
six of the enemy, and shot three Russians dead as fast as he could
load and fire. Also went to the assistance of Lieutenant Swift, 90th
regiment. Was wounded in the Redan and left there after the troops had
retired, but subsequently fought his way out. Private W. SMITH;
accompanied his regiment to the Crimea, and served uninterruptedly
till the fall of Sebastopol. Was present at the capture of the
rifle-pits on the 18th. of April, 1855, and at the attack on the Redan
on the 8th. of September, 1855, where he was wounded.
NINETY-THIRD REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM BERNARD AINSLIE,
C.B.; served the Eastern Campaign of 1854 and part of 1855; the Alma,
Balaklava, and latter part of the siege of Sebastopol.
Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN ALEXANDER EWART; served the Eastern
Campaign of 1854–5; the Alma, Balaklava, and entire siege of
Sebastopol, except while employed in the expedition to Kertch. Captain
JAMES DALZELL, Lieutenant RICHARD AUGUSTUS COOPER, and Colour-Sergeant
G. ALLAN; served without interruption throughout the campaign, and
showed on all occasions conspicuous zeal and gallantry. Lance-corporal
J. ROBERTSON: served throughout the whole campaign, and was
conspicuous as a volunteer upon two occasions, once in repairing
damages in an advanced trench under a heavy fire, and once in
accompanying his captain by night to reconnoitre a trench near the
Redan, believed to be occupied by the enemy.
NINETY-FIFTH REGIMENT.—Lieutenant-Colonel ALFRED THOMAS HAYLAND, C.B.,
served the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5 at the Alma, where he was
severely wounded, and arm amputated; siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Major
JULIUS AUGUSTUS ROBERT RAINES; served with zeal and distinction from
the opening of the Crimean Campaign. Was engaged at the battle of the
Alma; was present at the repulse of a sortie on the 26th. of October,
1854, and battle of Inkermann as an assistant engineer, and in the
trenches; also at the battle of the Tchernaya. Brevet-Major ALEXANDER
JAMES JOHN MACDONALD; ordered Private James Murphy, who had
volunteered to protect him, when wounded, to retire and leave him,
when overpowered by numbers of the enemy, by whom he was afterwards
wounded in eighteen different parts of the body on the 5th. of
November, 1854. Captain BASIL CHARLES BOOTHBY; served the campaign of
1854. Severely wounded at the battle of the Alma (foot amputated.)
Colour-Sergeant F. CLUNEY; discovered and dug out of the ground a
number of fougasses laid by the enemy, and by the explosion of some of
which several men were wounded on the 9th. of June, 1855. Private
JAMES KEENAN; seized the Queen’s colours, and planted them in a
Russian battery on the 20th. of September, 1854, the officer who had
previously carried them having been wounded.
NINETY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.—Major FOWLER BURTON; served in the siege of
Sebastopol from the 20th. of November, 1854. Captain GEORGE HENRY
HIBBERT WARE; for having highly distinguished himself (when
Lieutenant) on the night of the 30th. of August, 1855, having been
ordered out with a party under Captain Brinkley to retake a sap, and
bring in the wounded who were lying under the enemy’s rifle-pits,
which duty he was performing in a gallant manner, when he received a
severe wound which obliged him to retire. This officer did duty in the
trenches from the 28th. of November, 1854, to the 30th. of August,
1855, under trying circumstances, in a most unflinching manner.
Lieutenant CHARLES HENRY BROWNE; distinguished himself at the assault
on the Redan on the 8th. of September, 1855, having entered that work,
where he was slightly wounded. He did duty in the trenches from the
4th. of May, 1855, to the end of the siege, and was remarkable for the
soldier-like manner in which he always did his duty, although a young
officer, with but little experience. Sergeants M. KEMMY and W. MOORE;
for having highly distinguished themselves on the 8th. of September,
1855, at the assault on the Redan, having been severely wounded inside
that work. The former was mentioned in General Simpson’s despatch for
his general gallantry on that occasion; did duty in the trenches from
November, 1854, to the end of the siege, and was distinguished on
several other occasions; and the latter was taken prisoner inside the
Redan. Sergeant Moore likewise did duty in the trenches from November,
1854, to the end of the siege, and was remarkable for the unflinching
manner in which he did his duty under very trying circumstances.
RIFLE BRIGADE, FIRST BATTALION.—Colonel WILLIAM SHERBROOK RAMSAY
NORCOTT, C.B.—Served in the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, including the
Alma and entire siege of Sebastopol. Lieutenant-Colonel ALFRED
HASTINGS HORSFORD, C.B., (now Deputy Adjutant-General to the Forces,
and K.C.B.); served in the Eastern Campaign of 1854, including the
Alma and Inkermann, and first part of the siege of Sebastopol, until
compelled to return to England on account of ill-health, after which
he commanded the third battalion. Lieutenant-Colonel ALEXANDER
MACDONELL, C.B., and Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel CHARLES JOHN WOODFORD;
served in the Eastern Campaign of 1854–5, the battles of the Alma and
Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol. Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel LORD
ALEXANDER GEORGE RUSSELL; served in the siege of Sebastopol in 1855.
Brevet-Major the Honourable JAMES STUART; was present with the army
during the whole war, having embarked with the second battalion for
Varna, and was afterwards promoted into the first battalion. He was
present at the Alma as aide-de-camp to Colonel Norcott, in command of
the left wing of the second battalion. Served during the siege in the
first battalion, and commanded the storming party on the 18th. of
June, for which he received his brevet rank. Lieutenant GEORGE ROBERT
SAUNDERS; joined the battalion in December, 1854, before Sebastopol,
and performed his duties without interruption to the end of the war;
was present (under Major Stuart), with the covering party on the 18th.
of June, 1855. Corporal J. RUDLING; was present at the Alma, Inkerman,
Balaklava, sortie on the Woronzoff road, the storming party on the
18th. of June, and when the advanced party in the graveyard was
attacked; also accompanied Major-General Windham on a reconnoitring
party at the commencement of the siege. Was present at the front with
the battalion from the landing in the Crimea until the withdrawal of
the army. Corporal THOMAS TARRANT; volunteered, on the 17th. of
October, to lie out in front of the works, to keep down the enemy’s
fire. He was present at the sorties on the 13th. of August, 1855, and
served through the whole of the campaign without leaving the front.
RIFLE BRIGADE, SECOND BATTALION.—Lieutenant FITZ ROY WILLIAM
FREMANTLE; joined in the Crimea on the 1st. of December, 1854, and did
duty in the trenches from that date until the 18th. of June, 1855. Was
present at the last sortie made on the Quarries on the 8th. of June.
Commanded the woolsack party of the right column of attack on the
18th. of June, 1855, on which occasion he was severely wounded.
Lieutenant JOHN CROFT MOORE; joined in the Crimea on the 10th. of
June, 1855, and served in the trenches until the fall of Sebastopol.
On the attack of the 8th. of September he commanded an advanced party
of about thirty men, which was pushed forward for the purpose of
keeping down the fire of some embrasures on the proper right of the
Redan, which enfiladed the attack. He was mentioned in General
Simpson’s despatch. Sergeant J. CHERRY; two men employed as
sharpshooters having ventured down to the gardens near the Woronzoff
road, in July, 1855, one of them was wounded and disabled. Sergeant
Cherry went to his assistance under a heavy fire, and returned to
report that it was impossible to remove him during daylight. When it
was sufficiently dark, he headed a party, and brought in the wounded
man. Volunteered for secret service on the 6th. of September, 1855.
Was wounded in four places. Served during the whole campaign. Private
E. TARVISH; served with great gallantry during the whole campaign in
the Crimea, especially in the assault of the 8th. of September, 1855,
on which occasion he entered the Redan and was taken prisoner.
[Illustration:
Turkish War Medal.
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