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War Services of the Officers on theUnemploijed Supernumerary Li-it. 5986
forces till the capture of Calpee (Brevet of Major, Victoria Cross, and Meilal with Clasp) : received the Fil under
the following circumstances :—" For conspicuous bravery on the 21st November 1857, sit Mtmdisore, iu saving
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 tile action before besieging Ratghur, on
the lieena 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. Ho 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, .£"CB.,and Medal with Clasp).
31 Sir J. L. Vaughan served the Gwalior campaign of 1843-44, find 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 1858, including the actions of Baree, Simree, and Nawabgunge, and passage of the Gumtec at Sultanpore. Com-
manded a Field Force on the frontier of Nepaulfrom 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 Candahnr.
32 Sir Samuel James Browne served throughout the Punjaub oarapaign of 1848-49, and was present at the
passage of the Chenab, the actions of Ramnuggur, Sadoolapore, Chillian wallah, 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 Oomurzaie 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 dosnatches, and thanked by the Commander in
Chief and by Government, Brevet of Lt.Colonel, CB., Victoria Cross, and Medal with Clasp) : received the TffiE, "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 thern from reloading and firing upon the infantry, who were advancing to the attack. In doing this a
personal conflict ensued, in which Major Browno, 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 iiis 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
Musiid. 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).
3 ' Sir 1). M. Probyn served on the Trans-Indus Frontier from 1852 to 1857, and was present at the opera-
tions in tho 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 Nujjufghur and other minor en-
gagements, and commanded the 2nd Punjab Cavalry at the assault and capturo of Delhi (mentioned in
despatches) ; served in the same command with the Flying Column under Colonel Great.bfd. and was present
at the actions of Bolundshur, Allyghur, and Agra (four times mentioned in despatches, and Victoria Cross) ;
received the } T i£ 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
slightly 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 Jamet Rope Grant, KCB.,
dated 10th January 1858." He was also present at the action of Ka'nouje, 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 capturo 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 Cavairy,
while on furlough, as a special reward for his services. Commanded the Regiment throughout the campaign of
t86o in China (mentioned in despatches. Brevet of Lt.Colonel, Medal with two Clasps).
33 General B. Boyd served against the Bheels in Malwa in 1836. Sutlej campaign in 1846. including the
battle of Sobraon (Medal). Burmese war in 1852-53 (Medal with Clasp for Pegu). Served in Bundlecund in 1858.
*' 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).
*' Sir John Schneider commanded the Contingent, Infantry and Irregular Cavalry, of the Rajah of Sattara
in the campaign in the Southern Maratha Country in 1844-45, including the storm and capture of the forts of
PunallaandPownghur. Commanded the Kolapore Infantry at the suppression of the mutiny inthe late 27th Bomba,y
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 General ; commanded the 1st Brigade
of the 1st Division which led during the advance on Magdala, and was engaged at the battle of Arogee, and in the
assault on Magdala {CB., and Medal).
47 General D. Brown served in the Burmese war in 1852-53, and was, present at tho relief of Pegu and during
its subsequent investment (Medal with Clasp for Pegu).
18 General A. N. Rich was employed on field service with the Kamptee Movable Column in the Jubbulpore
and Raepore districts from 19th November 1857 t0 3°th April 1858 and commanded a mixed detachment of Cavalry
and Infantry against the rebels at Gootea and Ruagaum (Medal).
17 General G. Strangways served with the 71st Bengal Native Infantry at the defeat and dispersion of a
body of Dacoits who entered the Shahjehanpore district in May and June 1841. Commanded the Regiment and
recaptured the Bareilly Jail from the prisoners who had overpowered the guard in July 1842. Led the advance
of a detachment of the 71st Native Infantry at the attack and defeat of insurgents under Ram Sing who occupied
the Heights in front of Noorpore in September 1848. Punjaub campaign of 1848-49, and present at the canture o