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War Services. — Retired List.
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Mar. and 9 Nov. 00), Lond. Gaz., 8 Feb. 01 and 29
July 02. Queen's medal with 6 clasps, and King's
medal with 2 clasps. C.B.
BEWSHER, Maj. VT. D.(Hamps. R.).— Served at
Aden, 1903. — Took part in the operations in the In-
terior. Served as Adjt., i Bn. Hamps. R. (28 Feb.
to 10 Apr. 03).
BIDDULPH, Lt.-Col. M. W.— Served in the Afghan
War, 1880. — As Supt. of Army Signalling to Southern
Afghanistan Field Force, and to Force under Maj.-
Gen. Sir R. Phayre for relief of Kandahar. Medal.
BIDDULPH, Maj. N. T. (Duth. L.I.).— Served in
the Soudan, 1885-6. — Frontier Field Force. Medal ;
bronze star.
BIDDULPH, Gen. Sir R.— Served during the Cri-
mean Campaign, 1854-5. — Was present at the battles
of Alma and Balaklava, siege and fall of Sevastopol,
and expedition to Kertch. Medal with 3 clasps ;
Turkish medal; 5th class of Medjidie. Served dur-
ing the Indian Motiny, 1857-5. — In the action of Ka-
lee Nudee, the siege and capture of Lucknovv, and
action of Jamo, and affair of Daoodpoore. With
Oude Force at operations in Byswarra, passage of
the Goga, and various actions on Nepaul Frontier;
also in operations on Nepaul Frontier, terminating
in forcing of the Jerwah Pass. Despatches, Lond.
Gaz., 25 May 58, and 31 Jan. 59. Medal with clasp
Served in the China War, i860. — At Sinho, Tangku,
at the capture of Taku Forts, actions near Tangc
how, and surrender of Pekin. Medal with 2 clasps ;
Brev. of Maj.
BIDDULPH, Brev.-Col. S. F.— Served in the Af-
ghan War, 1878-Q.— Served as A-D-C. to Gen. Offr.
Commanding Quetta Field Force. Mentioned in de-
spatches. Medal, Accompanied the Miranzai (2nd)
Expedition, 1891. — Medal with clasp. Served on the
N.W. Frontier of India, 180J-8. — Buner. On Staff.
In the attack and capture of the Tanga Pass. Medal
with clasp. Served again on the N.W. Frontier of
India, 1908. — During the operations in the Zakka
Khel country. Despatches, Lond. Gaz.. 22 May 08.
BIDIE, Surg.-Gen. G. (Ind. Med. Serv.).— Served
in the Indian Mutiny, 1857-8. — Medal.
BIGGE, Hon. M.-Gen. T. S.— Served in the Cri-
mean Campaign, 1854-6. — Took part in the siege of
Sevastopol, in the Trenches (wounded), assault on
Quarries, and assault on Redan. Mentioned in de-
spatches. Medal with clasp ; 5th class of Medjidie ;
and Turkish medal. Served during the Ind. Mutiny.
1857-8. — In the action of Sheorajpore, defence of
Alumbagh, relief of Lucknow, second defence of
Alumbagh, capture of Lucknow, and the campaign
in Oude. Medal with 2 clasps ; and a year's service
for Lucknow
BIGGER, Lt.-Col. S. F. (Ind. Med. Serv.).— Served
in the Afghan War, 1879-80. — With the Zaimusht ex-
pedition, at the capture of Zawa, and in Kurram
Valley. Medal. Accompanied the Chin-Lushai Ex-
ped., 1889-90. — Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 12 Sept. 90.
Medal with clasp. Joined the Waziristan Exped..
-Action of
Medal
F. (Ind. S.C.).-
Medal.
1894-5. — Clasp. Served in Tirah.
Dargai. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 5 Apr
with 2 cl.Tsps.
BIGNELL, Brev. Col. E. D
Served in the .Afghan War, 1880.
BILLINGS, Hon. Capt. M. (Qr. -Mr.).— Served with
the Egyptian txped., 1882— Medal ; bronze star.
Served with the Soudan Exped., 1884-5.— Nile. Ac-
tion of Kirbekau. 2 clasps. Was present in the
Soudan Exped., 1885-6.- At the operations of the Fron-
tier Field Force. Served in the S. African War,
1900-1. — Took part in the operations in the Orange
Free State, Apr. and May 00. Also served in the
Orange River Colony, May to 29 Nov. 00, includ-
ing actions at Wittebergen (i to 29 July). Queen's
medal with 3 clasps.
BINGHAM, Capt. Hon. A. M. B. (5 Lrs.).— Served
in the S. African War, 1899-1902. — Was present at
the relief of Ladysmith, including action at Colenso ;
in the operations of 17 to 24 Jan. 00, and action at
Spion Kop, in operations of 5 to 7 Feb. oo, and ac-
tions at Vaal Kranz ; during the operations on Tu-
gela Heights (14 to 22 Feb. 00), and the action at
Pieters Hill. Served in Natal (Mar. to June 00)
Also in Orange River Colony (Aug. to 29 Nov. 00).
Took part in the Transvaal, 30 Nov. 00 to July 01.
Also in Cape Colony, July 01 to 31 May 02. Queen's
medal with 5 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps.
BINNING, Brev.-Col. Y., Lord (Lt.-Col. Lothian
and Border Horse Yeo.).— Served with the Egyptian
Exped., 1882.— In command of Cav. Bde. Signallers.
Took part in the second action at Kassassin, at
the battle of Tel-el-Kebir, and the march to Cairo
Medal with clasp; bronze star. Served with the
Soudan Exped., 1884-5. — Nile. With the Heavy Camel
Corps, Desert Column. Actions of Abu Klea and
El Gubat, and reconnaissance to Metammeh. 2
clasps. Accompanied the Hazara Exped., 1888. —
Mentioned in despatches. Medal with clasp.
BIRCH, Hon. Lt.-Qr.-Mr. A. G.— Served in the S.
African War, 1879. — Took part in the Zulu Cam-
paign. Medal with clasp. Served with the Soudan
Exped., 1885. — Suakin. Medal with clasp; bronze
star. Served in the later S. African War, 1899-1901. —
Was present at the relief of Kimberley. Took part
in the operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to
May 00, including those at Paardeberg (17 to 25
Feb.), actions at Poplar Grove, Dreifontein, Karee
Siding, Vet River (5 and 6 May), and Zand River.
Served during the operations in the Transvaal, in
May and June 00, including actions near Johannes-
burg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June).
In Orange River Colony (May to 29 Nov. 00), includ-
ing actions at Wittebergen (i to 29 July). Also dur-
ing operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange
River, 99-00, including actions at Colesberg (i Jan.
to 12 Feb.). Queen's medal with 6 clasps.
BIRCH, Maj. A. W.— Served in the S. African
War, 1879. — Was present during the Zulu Campaign.
— Medal with clasp.
BIRCH, Hon. Maj.-Qr.-Mr. C— Served in the Af-
ghan War, 1878-80.— Medal. Served in Burma, i8gi-
2. — Wuntho Exped. (Slightly wounded.) Medal
with clasp. Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902.
— Was present at relief of Ladysmith, including ac-
tion at Colenso ; operations of 17 to 24 Jan. oo, and
action at Spion Kop ; in the operations of 5 to 7
Feb. 00, and action at Vaal Kranz ; and in the
operations on Tugela Heights (14 to 27 Feb. 00),
and action at Pieters Hill. Also during operations
in the Transvaal, Mar. 01 to Apr. 02. Queen's medal
with 4 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps.
BIRCH, Capt. C. E. — Served during the operations
in Sierra Leone, 1898-9. — Medal with clasp.
BIRCH, Maj. F. W.— Served with the Miranzai
(2nd) Exped., 1891. — Medal with clasp. Accompanied
the Hazara Exped., 1891. — Clasp. Served on the N.W.
Frontier of India, 1897-8. — Engagement near Shab-
kadr, 9 Aug. 97. Mohmand. Regtl. Commt. Trans-
port Offr., 2nd Brig. (Sept. to Oct. 97;. Medal with
clasp. Served at "Tirah, 1897-8. — Asst. to Brig.
Comradt. Offr., 3rd Brig. (12 Oct. to 15 Nov. 97). In
the action of Dargai. Clasp.
BIRCH, Maj. H. P.— Served with the Soudan Ex-
pedition, 1884-5. — Nile. Medal with clasp; bronze
star. Served in the S. African War, 1900-02. — Was
present at the relief of Kimberley. Took part in the
operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to May
00, including those at Paardeberg, and action at
Dreifontein. Queen's medal with 3 clasps, and
King's medal with 2 clasps.
BIRCH, Maj. R. L. C— Served in the Afghan
War, 1878-80.— Medal. Served in the S. African War,
1899-1900.
BIRCH, Capt. S. C. — Took part in the operations
on the N.W. Frontier of India, 1897-8. — Medal with
clasp. Served in the S. African War, 1899-1900. — ^Per-
formed duties of Station Staff Offr. Queen's medal
with 4 clasps.
BIRCH, Col. W. J. A. (Ind. S.C.).— Served in the
Afghan War, 1878-9. — Was present at the capture of
Ali Musjid. Medal with clasp.
BIRD, Lt.-Col. G. E. G. W— Served in the S.
African War, 1900-2 Took part in operations in
Orange River Colony, Oct. to 29 Nov. 00. Also in
operations in Orange River Colony, 3a Nov. 00 to
Dec. 01. Took part in operations in Cape Colony,
Dec. 01 to May 02. Queen's medal with 2 clasps, and
King's medal with 2 clasps.
BIRD, Brev.-Col. S.— Served with the Nile Exped.,
1898. — Was present at the battle of Khartoum. De-
spatches, Lond. Gaz., 30 Sept. 98. Egyptian medal
with clasp.
BIRD, Brev.-Col. S. G.— Served in the S. African
War, 1899-1902. — Took part in the operations in Natal,
99, including actions at Talana, and Lombards Kop.
In the Orange Free State, Feb. to May 00. Also
served during operations in the Transvaal, west of
Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. 00. Afterwards Commdt.,
Krugersdorp. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 8 Feb. 01
(Sir G. S. White, 2 Dec. 99; Sir R. H. Buller, 9 Nov.
00), and Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal
with 4 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps
BIRDWOOD, Lt.-Col. G. C. McD. (Ind. Army).—
Served with the Burmese Exped., 1885-9. — Medal with
2 clasps.