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War Services of the Officers on the Unemployed Supernumerary List. 5986
the life of Lieutenant G. Dew, 14th Light Dragoons, at the risk of his own, by attempting to cut down a Velaitee,
who covered him (Lieutenant Dew) with his piece, from only a few paces to the rear. Lieutenant Prendergast
was wounded in this affair by the discharge of the piece, and would probably have been cut down had not the
rebel been killed by Major Orr. He also distinguished himself by his gallantry in the actions at Ratghur and
Betwa, when he was severely wounded. Major General Sir Hugh Rose, in forwarding his recommendation to
this Officer, states: — "Lieutenant Prendergast, Madras Engineers, was specially mentioned by Brigadier, now
Sir Charles Stuart, for the gallant act at Mundisore, when he was severely wounded. Secondly, he was ' speci-
ally mentioned ' by me when acting voluntarily as my Aide de Camp in the action before besieging Ratghur, on
the lieen a river, for gallant conduct. His horse was killed on that occasion. Thirdly, at the action of 'The
Betwa,' he again voluntarily acted as my Aide de Camp and distinguished himself by his bravery in the charge
which I made with Captain Need's Troop, Her Majesty's 14th Light Dragoons, against the left of the so-called
Peishwa's army, under Tantia Topee. He was severely wounded on that occasion.' " Commanded the Detach-
ment of three Companies of Madras Sappers and Miners in Abyssinia, was Field Engineer during the advance,
and was present at the action before Magdala (mentioned in despatches as having " rendered singularly
valuable and important services," Brevet of Lt.Colonel, and Medal). Commanded the Burmese Expedition of
1885-86 (received" the thanks of the Government of India, mentioned in despatches, KCB., and Medal with Olasp).
31 Sir J. L. Vaughan served the Gwalior campaign of 1843-44, and was present at the battle of Maharajore as
Aide de Camp to Major General Littler (Bronze Star) . Served in the Crimea with the Turkish Contingent as Assis-
tant and Deputy Quarter Master General from October 1855 to June 1856 (Turkish Medal, 4th Class of the Medjidie,
and Brevet of Major). Commanded a Field Force on the Eusufzaie frontier in July and Aug. 1857, and was twice
thanked by Government, particularly for the attacks on the fortified village of Nerinjee on the 21st July and 3rd
August. Commanded the 5th Punjaub Infantry in all the operations in Oude subsequent to the capture of Lucknow
in 1S58, including the actions of Baree, Simree, and Nawabgunge, and passage of the Gumtee at Sultanpore. Com-
manded a Field Force on the frontier of Nepaul from April to Dec. 1859— twice thanked by Government (Medal, and
Brevet of Lt.Colonel). Commanded the 5th Punjaub Infantry during the operations of the Eusufzye Field Force
against the hill tribes from Oct. to Dec. 1863 (CB., Medal with Clasp). Commanded the 2nd Brigade Hazara
Field Force in 1868, including the expedition against the tribes on the Black Mountain (mentioned in despatches,
and thanked by the Government of India, Clasp). Served in the Afghan war in 1879-80, and was present in the
operations round Cabul in December 1879 (mentioned in despatches, Medal with Clasp) ; accompanied Sir Frederick
Roberts in the march to Candahar, and was present at the battle of Candahar.
32 Sir Samuel James Browne served throughout the Punjaub oampaign of 1848-49, and was present at the
passage of the Chenab, the actions of Ramnuggur, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Goojerat (Medal with two-.
Clasps). In command of the 2nd Punjaub Cavalry and Corps of Guides served on the Derajat and Peshawur
frontier from 1850 to 1869, including operations against Oomui-zaie Wuzeerees in 1851-52; the Bozdar Belooch.
Expedition in March 1857 ; the attacks on Narinjee (Eusofzai border) in July and August 1857, and in various-
minor skirmishes (Medal with Clasp) Was in command of the 2nd Punjaub Cavalry during the Indian Mutiny
campaign of 1858, including the siege and capture of Lucknow (Brevet of Major), actions of Koorsee, Rooyah,
and Allygunge, and capture of Bareilly. Commanded a Field Force of cavalry and infantry at the action of
Mohunpore and defeat and dispersion of the rebels. Commanded a Field Force of cavalry and infantry in the
attack and defeat of the enemy in their position at Seerpoorah and capture of their guns and camp — dangerously
wounded in two places, first by a severe sword-cut on the left knee, and afterwards by another sword-cut which
severed the left arm at the shoulder (several times mentioned in despatches, and thanked by the Commander in .
Chief and by Government, Brevet of Lt.Colonel. CB. , Victoria Cross, and Medal with Clasp) : received the TTfiT "for
having at Seerporah, in an engagement with the rebel forces under Khan Alie Khan, on the 31st August 1858,
whilst advancing upon the enemy's position at daybreak, pushed on with one orderly sowar upon a Q-pounder
gun that was commanding one of the approaches to the enemy's position, and attacked the gunners, thereby
preventing them from reloading and firing upon the infantry, who were advancing to the attack. In doing this a
personal conflict ensued, in which Major Browne, Commandant of the 2nd Punjab Cavalry, received a severe
sword-cut wound on the left knee, and shortly afterwards another sword-cut wound, which severed the left arm at
the shoulder, not, however, before he had succeeded in cutting down one of his assailants. The gun was prevented
from being reloaded, and was eventually captured by the infantry, and the gunner slain." In the Afghan war
of 1878-79 he commanded the 1st Division Peshawur Valley Field Force in the attack and capture of the Fort of Ali
Musjid, the forcing of the Khyber Pass in November 1878, and subsequent operations till the end of the campaign
received the thanks of the Government of India and of both Houses of Parliament, KCB., Medal with Clasp).
84 Sir D. M. Probyn served on the Trans-Indus Frontier from 1852 to 1857, and was present at the opera-
tions in the Bozdar Hills in March 1857 (Medal with Clasp). Served during the Indian Mutiny campaign in-
1857-58, and was present throughout the siege of Delhi, including the action of Nuijufghur and other minor en-
gagements, and commanded the 2nd Punjab Cavalry at the assault and capture of Delhi (mentioned in
despatches) ; served in the same command with the Flying Column under Colonel Greathed. and was present
at the actions of Bolundshur, Allyghur, and Agra (four times mentioned in despatches, and Victoria Cross) ;
received the }IC under the following circumstances : — " Has been distinguished for gallantry and daring through-
out this campaign. At the battle of Agra, when his squadron (of the 2nd Punjab Cavalry) charged the rebel
infantry, he was some time separated from his men and surrounded by five or six sepoys. He defended himself from,
the various cuts made at him, and before his own men had joined him had cut down two of his assailants. At .
another time, in single combat with a sepoy, he was wounded in the wrist by the bayonet, and his horse also was -
sbghtly wounded; but, though the sepoy fought desperately, he cut him down. The same day he singled out a
standard-bearer, and, in presence of a number of the enemy, killed him and captured the standard. These are -
only a few of the gallant deeds of this brave young Officer. — Despatch from Major General James Mope Grant, KCB.,
dated, totk January 1858." He was also present at the action of Kanouje, the relief of Lucknow by Lord Clyde -
(twice mentioned in despatches, and thanked by the Governor General), battle of Cawnpore and defeat of the;
Gwalior Contingent, action of Kale Nuddee, storm and capture of Lucknow (Brevet of Major, Medal with three
Clasps, CB., and a year's service). Was permitted to retain the command of the 1st Sikh Irregular Cavalry,
while on furlough, as a special reward for his services. Commanded the Regiment throughout the campaign of
i860 in China (mentioned in despatches. Brevet of Lt.Colonel, Medal with two Clasps).
35 General B. Boyd served against the Bheels in Malwa in 1836. Sutlej campaign in 1846, including the
battle of Sobraon (iledal). Burmese war in 1852-53 (Medal with Clasp for Pegu). Served in Bundlecund in 1858.
11 Sir D. S. Dodgson served throughout the Jhoudpore Campaign of 1839. Throughout the campaign of
1842 in Affghanistan under General Pollock, and was engaged in the actions of the 19th 23rd and 24th January at
the mouth of the Khyber Pass, forcing the Khyber Pass on the 5th April, relief of Jellalabad, and subsequent
operations in Affghanistan (Medal). Sutlej campaign in 1846, including the affair of Buddiwai and action of Aliwal
(Medal). Was Brigade Major at Benares when the Native Troops there mutinied on the 4th June 1857, and was
wounded by one of the mutineers on parade. Afterwards served as Assistant Adjutant General with Havelock's
Force and was present at the actions of Mungarwar and Alumbagn, and relief of Lucknow— wounded (Brevet of
Major) ; throughout subsequent defence of the Bailie Guard, Residency of Lucknow, until relieved by Lord
Clyde's Force, and engaged in repelling of all attacks, and in sorties, including the bringing in of the rear guard
and heavy guns, attack on and capture of the Hirn Khana and King's Stables (Brevet of Lt.Colonel) ; subsequent
occupation of the Alumbagh from November 1S57 to March 1858, and engaged in repelling eight attacks thereon,
and capture of the enemy's guns and camp at Ghylee. Served at the final capture of Lucknow { frequently men-
tioned in despatches, thanked by the Governor General, the Commander in Chief, by Sir James Outram, and
Colonel R. Napier for his services during the several operations at Lucknow, Medal with two Clasps, a year's
service, CB., and his name recorded as deserving of honourable mention).
44 General E. D. Watson served in the Indian Mutiny campaign in 1857 (Medal). Served with the Bhootan
Expedition in 1864-65, and was present at the capture of Buxar and Tazagaon (Medal).
45 Sir John Schneider commanded the Contingent, Infantry and Irregular Cavalry, of the Rajah of Sattara
m the campaign in the Southern Maratha Country in 1844-45, including the storm and capture of the forts of
Punalla and Pownghur. Commanded the Kolapore Infantry at the suppression of the mutiny inthe late 27th Bombay
Native Infantry in July and August 1857; also at the recapture of Kolapore in December 1857 (Medal). Served
with the Abyssinian Expeditionary Force in 1868 with the rank of Brigadier Genera 1 ; commanded the 1st Brigade
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