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204e War Services of Royal Engineers (Utt« Seiujai Engirum).
Chief Engineer at the siege and capture of Lucknow (mentioned, CB.). Commanded a brigade at the capture of
Gwalior. Defeated Tantia Topee at Joura-Alipore, capturing 25 guns (thanks of Parliament and KCB.)- When in
command of Ihe Gwalior divisii n bombaided and reduced the fort of Powrie in Aug. 1858. After live days' close nursuit
surprised and defeated with a squadron of the 14th Hussars Ferozesha's force at hanode (Medal with three
ClJisps, ^nd a year's service for Lucknow). Commanded the 2nd Division of the China expeditionary force in the cam¬
paign of 1860, Including the action of Sinho; present at Tanku (division in reserve); with his Division and the whole
of the Artilliry, in conjunction with the French Division of General Collineau, directed the operations ending in the
storming of the North Taku Fort; present at the advance upon and surrender ot Pekin (thanks uf Parliament, Medal
with two Clasps, promoted Major General for distinguished service, and appointed Military Member of the Council of
the Governor-General of Indial. Raised to the Peerage In 1868 for his eminent ser\'ices as Cominander in Chief of the
Abyssinian Expedilionary Force, also received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament, and nominatrd a GCB.
6 Sir Henry Durand served in the Aflghanistan campaign, headed the explosion parly and fired the train at Ghuznee
(Medal). Gwalior campaign of 18J/i-44, including the battle of Maharajpore (bronze star). Punjaub campaign of 1848-
49, includlni; the liatties of Chillianwallah and Goojerat (Medal with two Clasps, and Brevet of Major). As agent to the
Governor-General in Central India in 18.57, was present at the battle of Mundesore, siege and capture of Dhar, and
several minor offairs,—conduct reported by Earl Canning " to have been marked by great foresight and the soundest
judgment as well in military as in civil matters," and that " Colonel Durand saved our interests in India until support
could arrive " (Medal, CB., and Brevet ot Colonel).
y Colonel Strachey sened in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-46, on the staff of Sir Harry Smith at the battles of Aliwal
and Sobraon (mentioned In dispatches, Medal and Clasp).
12 Colonel Becher served the campaign of 1842 in Alfghanistan, including the forcing of the Khyber Pass (Medal),
Sutlej campaign in 1846, and severely wounded at the battle of Sobraon (Medal, and Brevet of Major). Mentioned in
dispatches for services in operations against the mutineers on the Hazarah frontier, and in operations on the Eusufzai
frontier in 1857 (Civil CB.).
14 Colonel Maxwell served with the Bundlekund field force and in affairs with insurgents near Jytepore in 1842,
Gwalior campaign of 1848-44, and battle of Puiiniar (bronze star). Served in Scinde in 1845 in the Hill campaign under
Sir Charles Napier. Punjaub campaign of 1848-49, was Brigade Major of Bengal Engiiieers at the second siege operations
before Mooltan and surrender of the fortress, and present at the battle of Goojerat (Medal with two Clasps, and Brevet
of Major).
15 Colonel Campbell served the Gwalior campaign of 1843.44 and was present at the battle of Maharajpore (Bronze
Star). Burmese war of 1852-53, Including the capture of Pegu and its first and second defence (Medal). Served at Agra
during the Indian rebellion and was present at the action with Nusserabad mutineers on 5lh July 1867 (Medal).
16 Lt.Colonel Lake served tlie Sutlej campaign of 1845-46, including the battles of Moodkee (wounded) and Aliwal
(Medal and Clasp). Piinjaub campaign of 1848 49; commanded the troops of the Nawab of Bhawulpore throughout the
siege operations before Mooltan (wounded), and present at the battle of Goojerat, and pursuit of the Seikhs and Affghani
(Medal with two Clasps, and Brevet of Major).
17 Colonel Hutchinson served in tiie Suttej campaign (Medal).
19 Colonel Crommelin served in the Sutle; campaign (Medal). Punjaub campaign of 1848-49, including the battle*
of Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Goojerat (Medal with two Clasps). Served as Chief Engineer with Havelock's force
on both passages of the Ganges, at the subsequent actions leading lo and ending in the first relief of Lucknow, and at
the subsequent defence of the Residency—mentioned in dispatches for the skill with which he bridged the Ganges with
slender means and in the face of the enemy, and directed extraordinary countermining operations at Lucknow (Medal with
Clasp, Brevet of Major, CB., and a yeai's service").
20 Colonel NicoUs served the Gwalior campaign of 184.3-44, including the battle of Maharajpore (bronze star). Wag
severely wounded in the Sutlej campaign (Medal).
21 Colonel Hodgson served in the Sutlej campaign and was present at the battle of Sobraon (Medal).
22 Colonel Robinson served in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-46 and was present at the battle of Sobraon (Medal).
Punjaub campaign of 1848-49, including the battles of Chlllianwallah and Goojerat (Bledal wilh two Clasps).
23 Colonel Taylor served in the Sutlej campaign in 1846, and was present at the battle of Sobraon (Medal). Punjaub
campaign of 1848-49, throughout the operations before Mooltan including the first siege, storming of the Intrenched
position on 12th Sept. (wounded), action of Soorjkoond, capture of the suliurbs, and conducted the storming party at the
assault of the city, afterwards present at the battle of Goojerat (medal with two Clasps). Served as second in command
of engineers throughout and director of the attack at the siege of Delhi (mentioned in dispatch. Brevet of JIajor, and
thanlts of the Governor General of India); was commanding engineer at the affair of Futlehpore Sikri, and with Seaton's
force at the actions of Gungeree, Puttialee and fliynpoory (mentioned); commanded Bengal Engineers at the siege and
capture of Lucknow and was severely wounded at the storming of the Begum's Palace (mentioned, CB., Brevet of
Lt.Colonel, Medal with two Clasps).
24 Lt.Colonel Eraser served in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-46 (Medal). Punjaub campaign of 1848-49, as Adjutant of
Sappers at the siege of Mooltan and battle of Goojerat (Medal with two Clasps). Burmese war of 1852-5;^, and accompa¬
nied the column under General Stee Jto Tonghoo (fliedal).
26 Lt.Colonel Drummond served in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-46 (Medal). Burmese war of 1852-53 (Medal). Was
principal field engineer with Sir John Jones's column in the Kohilcund campaign of 1858 (mentioned in dispatches,
Brevet of Major, Medal).
27 Lt.Colonel Glover served the Punjuub campaign of 1848-49, including the first siege, storming of the intrenched
positions on 9th and 12th Sept., action of Soorjkoond, capture of the suburbs, storm of the city, and surrender of the
fortress, surrender of the fort and garrison of Cheniote, and battle of Goojerat (Medal with two Clasps). Served at Agra
during the Indian Mutiny and was present at the battle fought there on the 5th July 1857 (Medal).
28 Lt.Colonel Hyde served in the Punjaub campaign of 1848-49, including the operations before Mooltan, capture of the
suburbs, storm of the city, and surrender of the fortress ; also surrender or the fort and garrison of Cheniote, and battle
of Goojerat (IMedal with two Clasps). Served as field engineer in operations against the hill tribes on the Eusufzai
frontier in 1857.
29 Lt.Colonel Young served at the siege of Mooltan (Medal).
31 Lt.Colonel Newmarchserved in Burmah in 1853 (Medal).
32 Lt.Colonel Greathed served the Punjaub campaign of 1848-49, throughout the operations before Mooltan, iHcluding
the first sie^e, storming of the intrenched positions on 9th and 12th September, action of Soorjkoond, assault of the city
(accompanied the storming party), and surrender of the fortress, also surrender of the fort and garrison of Cheniote, and
battle of Goojerat (mentioned In (lespatches. Medal with two Clasps). Appointed Aide deCamp lo the Lieutenant Governor
of the N.W. Provinces at the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Heported by Earl Canning to have "performed
most perilous duty between Agra and Delhi with excellent judgment and courage under the orders of the Civil Govern¬
ment" (Civil CB.). Extra Aide de Camp to Sir H. Barnard and the successive commanders before Delhi. On the staff
at the battle of Budlekeserai. Served throushout the siege of Delhi as director of the left attack (horse shot under him
in repelling the sortie of 9ih July), and severely wounded at the storm of the city whilst conducting the column of assault
against the Water Bastion on 14th Sept. 1857. Field Engineer with Seaton's force at the actions of Gungeree, Puttlalee,
and IMynpoory. A Directing Engineer throughout the siege and capture of Lucknow (frequently mentioned In despatches.
Brevet of Major, Medal with two Clasps). Served in the China Expedition of 1860 as Extra Aide de Camp to Sir Robert
Napier, was slightly wounded in first reconnaissance from Pehtang, and present at the actions of SInho and Tangku,
storming of the Taku Forts, and surrender of Pekin (mentioned In dispatches. Brevet of Lt.Colonel, Medal with two Clasps).
33 Lt.Colonel Ollphant served in the Punjaub campaign of 1848-49, including the siege and capture of Mooltan,surrender
of the fort and garrison of Cheniote, and battle of Goojerat (Medal with two Clasps).
34 Major GuUiver served throughout the operations before Mooltan in 1848-49, iiuluding the first siege, storming of the
intrenched positions on 9th and 12th September, and storm of the city—severely wounded (Medal wilh Clasp). As a
subaltern raised the 24th Punjaub Pioneers and commanded them at the sieges of Delhi and Lucknow, and served also
throughout the campaign of 1858-59 in Onde (Medal with two Clasps and Brevet of Major).
35 Captain Pollard served in the Punjaub campaign of 1848-49, including the siege of Mooltan (wounded), and battle of
G'oojerat (Medal with two Clasps).
36 Captain Stewart served in the Punjaub campaign of 1848-49, including the siege of Mooltan, and battle of Goojerat
(Medal with two Clasps). Also in the Indian Mutiny campaign, including the battle of Budlekeserai, and throughout the
liege of Delhi (Medal with Clasp).
37 Major Mauusell served the Punjaub campaign of 1848-4?, throughout the operations before Mooltan, Including (he