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War Services. — Retired List.
clasp; bronze star. Served with the Burmest Expe-
dition, 1886-8. — Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 2 Sept. 87.
Medal with clasp ; DSO. Served in China, 1900.—
Medal. Served on the N.W. Frontier of India
(Waziristan), 1901-2.— Medal with clasp.
WRIGHT, Brev. Col. G.— Served in the S. African
War, 1899-1902.— Spec. Serv. Offr. (Commdt. Rhodesian
Field Force Art.), afterwards on Staff. Took part in
the operations in the Transvaal, Dec. to Mar. 01 and
May 01 to Mar. 02. In Orange River Colony, Apr.
01. Also in Cape Colony, Jan. 01. Despatches, Lond.
Gaz., 10 Sept. OT. Queen's medal with 4 clasps, and
King's medal with 2 clasps. DSO.
WRIGHT, Brev. Col. Harry.— Served in the
Afghan War, 1879-80.— Took part in the action of
Charasiah and subsequent pursuit, final occupation of
Kabul, expedition to Mai dan, operations between 10
and 23 Dec. 79, actions of 23 Dec. and Childukhtean.
In the March from Kabul to relief of Kandahar, recon-
naissance of 31 Aug. and battle of i Sept. Medal
with 3 clasps ; bronze star. Served in the S. African
War, 1B81— During the Transvaal Campaign; at the
battle of .'\maiuba mountain. Despatches, Lond. Gaz.,
3 May and 10' June 81. Served in the S. African War,
1899-1902.— Took part in the ooerations in Natal.
99, includ i ■ action at Elandslaagte (severely
wounded). Relief of Ladysmith, including action at
Colenso ; operations of 17 to 24 Jan. 00, and action
at Spion Kop ; operations of s to 7 Feb. 00. and action
at Vaal Kranz ; during the operations on Tugela
Heights (14 to 27 Feb. 00). and action at Pieters
Hill Also in Orange River Colony, May to 29
Nov. 00. Empld. with Corp^ of Vol. Stretcher Bearers
During operations in the Transvaal, Dec. 01. After-
wards Dist. Commr. Despatches, Lond. Gaz.. 8 Feb^
01. Queen's medal with 5 clasps, and King s medal
with 2 clasps. DSO. ..,,-,.
WRIGHT, Surg.-Lt.-Col. H.— Served in the South
African War, 1900.— Served with R.A. Med. Corps.
Queen's medal with 2 clasps. ,
WRIGHT, Capt. H. A. S.— Served in the
S. African War, 1899-1900— Served as Adjt. 2 Bn R^
Fus to 25 Aug. 00. Took part in the relief of
Ladysmith, including action at Colenso ; operations
on Tugela Heights (14 to 27 Feb. 00) and action at
Pieters Hill. In the Transvaal in May and Jun. 00.
In Natal, Mar. to Jun. 00. In the Transvaal, east
of Pretoria, Julv to 29 Nov. 00. Also in Cape Colony,
north of Orange River, including action at Ruidam.
Queen's medal with 5 clasps. ^ „ .„ ,^ . „ ,
WRIGHT, Lieut.-Col. H. O. P. (R. Mar.).-Served
in the S. African War, 1899-1900.— Commdt. of
Prisoners of War at St. lelena (graded as an A-A-G.)
Promd. Lt.-Col. Res. of Off. Queen's medal
WRIGHT, Maj. J. T. (R. Eng.) -Served
with the Jowaki Expedition, 1877-8.— Medal with
clasp. Served in the Afghan War, 1878-9 —Medal.
WRIGHT, Capt. K. C— Served with the
Isazai Expedition, 1892. Served in the S. African
War, 1901-2.— On Staff [as Dist.-Comdt. (graded
D-A-A-G.) from 28 Tan. 01], including service as Staff
Offr to Commdt. of a Colonial Defence Area, and
as Staff Offr. No. 4 Martial Law Area, Cape Colony
Dist. Queen's medal with 3 clasps. ,, „^ ,_ ,
WRIGHT, Hon. Lieut.-Col. W. F (A-C-G ofOrd..
Naval Ord.)— Served with the Soudan Expedition,
1884-S — Nile. Medal with clasp; bronze star.
WRIGHT, Maj. W. N— Took part in the opera-
tions in Chitral, 1896.— With the Relief Force. Medal
with clasp. Served during the operations on N.W.
Frontier of India. 1897-8— With Tirah Exped. Force.
Vety. Offr. to a Column (3 Oct. 97 to 21 Jan. 98). 2
clasps. Served in China, 1900.— Medal.
WYATT, Lt.-Col. H. J. (R. A. Med. Corps).— Served
in the S. African War. 1899-1902.— Took part in^ the
operations in Cape Colony, south cf Orange River,
Nov. 99 to Mar. 00. In Orange River Colony, Mar. to
29 Nov. 00. In the Transvaal, Nov. ind Dec. 01.
And again during operations in Orange River Colony,
30 Nov. 00 to Apr. 01, and Jan. 02 to 31 May 02.
Queen's medal with 3 clasps, and King's medal with
2 clasps.
WYLD, Captain C. E. ('Captain City of London
Yeo ) —Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902.— On
Staff [as Brig. Signalling Off. (graded Staff (Tapt.)].
Took part in the advance on Kimberley, including
actions at Belmont, Enslin. Modder River and Magers-
foutein. In the Orange Free State, Feb. to May 00,
including actions at Poplar Grave, Dreifontein, Vet
River (s and 6 May) and Zand River. In the Trans-
vaal in May and Jun. 00, including actions near
Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill (n and 12
Jun. 00). Again in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria,
July to 29 Nov. 00, including actions at Belfast_(26
and 27 Aug.). During operations in the Orange River
Colony, Nov. 00. Again in Orange River Colony, Apr.
01. Also in Cape Colony, Nov. 00 to Mar. 01 and
May 01 to 31 May 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., to
Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 6 clasps, and King's
medal with 2 clasps.
WYLD, Capt. W. H.— Served in the South
African War, 1879. — During the Zulu Campaign. At
the battle of Inyezane. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., s
Mar. 79. Medal with clasp.
WYLDE, Maj. A. W.— Served in China
1900. — Medal.
WYLDE-BROWNE Capt. G. H.— Served in
the South African War, 1899-1902. — In temporary charge
of A.S. Corps duties, Zeerust (from 23 Nov. 00). Took
part in the operations in the Transvaal. Despatches,
Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 4 clasps,
and King's medal with 2 clasps.
WYLIE, Maj. -Gen. H. (Ind. Army).— Served on
the N.W. Frontier of India Campaign, 1863. — Took
part in the operations in the Umbeyla Pass ; at the
storming of the Conical Hill. Medal with clasp.
Served with the Bhootau E.\pedition, 1865. — At the cap-
ture of Nagoo stocKade. Clasp. Served with the
Abyssinian Expedition, 1868.— Medal. Served during
Ihe Hazara Campaign, 1868. — Was present during the
occupation of the Black Mount.ain. Clasp. Served
in the Afghan War, 1878-S0. — In the march from Quetta
to the relief of Kandahar. Chief Political Officer.
Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 25 Jan. 81 ; thanked by Govt,
.ind Govt, of India ; CSI. : medal.
WYLLIE, Capt. H. T. W.— Took part in the opera-
tions on N.W. Frontier of India, 1897-8. — With 'Tirah
Exped. Force. Medal with 2 clasps.
WYLLIE, Lieut.-Col. F. (Ind. Army).— Served in
the S. African War, 1879. — During the Zulu Cam-
paign. Medal with clasp Served with the Bur-
mese Expedition, 1888-9. — Medal with clasp.
WYLLIE, Lieut.-Col. R. J. H. (Ind. S.C.).— Served
in the Afghan War, 1879-So. — With the Kuram Field
Force. Mentioned in Despatches. Medal.
WYLLY, Brev. Col. H. C— Served with the
Egyptian Expedition, 1882. — Medal ; bronze star.
Served with the Sikkim Expedition, 1888. Medal with
clasp. Served at Tirah, 1897-8. — Took part in the
action of Dargai. At the capture of the Sampagha
and .Arhanga Passes. During the operations in the
Bazar Valley, 25 to 30 Dec. 97. Medal with 2 clasps.
Served in the S. African War, 1900-2. — In commd. of 1
Bn. Notts, and Derby. R. , s Feb. oi to 31 May 02.
Took part in the operations in the Transvaal, Feb.
01 to 31 May 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 17 Jun.
02. Queen's medal with 5 clasps. CB.
WYNCOLL, Brev. Col. C. E.— Served in
the S. African War, 1877-8-9. — During the Kaffir Cam-
paign. Also during the Zulu Campaign. Medal with
clasp. Served in the later S. African War, 1899-1902. —
On Staff (as D-A-.'\-G. to 19 May 00, A-A-G. from 20
May 00). Took part in the operations in the Orange
Free State. May 00. In Cape Colony, south of Orange
River. 99-00 In Cape Colony, north of Orange River.
In the Transvaal, Dec. 00 to Jan. 01. During opera-
tions on the Zululand Frontier of Natal, Sept. and
Oct. 01. Also in Cape Colony, 30 Nov. to Dec. 00
and Jan. to July 01. Queen's medal with 3 clasps,
and King's medal with 2 clasps.
WYNDHAM, Lieut.-Col. C. J.— Served in the
South African War, 1881. — During the Transvaal Cam
paign. Served with the Natal Field Force.
WYNDOWE Dep. Surg.-Gen. S. J. Ind. Med.
Serv.). — Served during the Indian Mutiny, 1857-9. — In
the engagement near Jumbulpore. Medal.
WYNDOWE, Capt. W. T.— Served in the
South African War, 1899.-1902.— Took part in the opera-
tions in the Transvaal, Feb. 01 to 31 May 02. Queen's
medal with 3 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps.
WYNELL-MAYOW, Capt. C. E.— Served with
the Egyptian Expedition, 1882.— At the battle
of Tel-el-Kebir Medal with clasp; bronze star.
WV'NELL-MAYOW, Maj. M.— Served with the
Burmese Expedition, 1886.
WYNN, Hon. Maj. A. (Qr.-Mr.).— Served in the Af-
ghan War, 1878-80.— Took part in the actions of
Ahmed Khel and Urzoo, march from Kabul to relief
of Kandahar, battle of i Sept. Mari Exped. Medal
with 2 clasps ; bronze star. Served in the S. African
War, 1881— During the Transvaal Campaign. Served
with the Natal Field Force.
WYNNE, Gen. Sir A. S.— Served with the Jowaki
Expedition, 1877.— As Superintendeat of Army Signal-
ling Mentioned in Despatches. Medal with clasp.
Served in the Afghan War, 1878-9.— As Superintendent
of Field Telegraphs in the first campaign, and in
charge of Armv Signalling with the ' "'am Val ey
Field Force at capture of the Peiwar Kotal. Also

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