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[Continuation of Notes of iSth Foot.]
7 Captain Blanckley served with a detachment of the 6ih Regt. sent from Bombay in 1837 against the
rebels in Canara. Also in the Kaffir War of 1846 7; and throughout the whole of the Kaffir War and
Hottentot rebellion of 1851-2-3, was present with the Regt. on nearly every patrole, and several times
engaged with the enemy; commanded the Itegt. in a skirmish at the Caboula hill, 29th June 1851, when it
formed the rearguard to the division then protecting a capture of 1,500 head of Gaik a cattle.
9 Capt. Gore, and Lieuts. Lloyd and Spoor, served in the Kaffir war of 1851-2-3.
10 Captain Thompson served with the 6th Regt. in the Kaffir War of 1846-7. Also in that of 1851-2-3;
(see Gth Foot, last Quarterly.)
11 Captain Catty served throughout the Kaffir war of 1850 51-52-53 : acted as Field Adjutant to the Infantry
at the commencement of hostilities in the engagement in the Boomah Pass, and on the following day,
when incapacitated by wounds, was several times nearly taken prisoner. Present at Fort White when that
post was stormed by a large force of the enemy, who were repulsed by the small garrison under Major
Mansergh. In May 1851, he was appointed commandant of an irregular corps of Europeans, designated
“ Catty’s Rifles,” and during thirteen months of the most, active period ol operations, this corps did good
and gallant service, being engaged in nearly every patrol of the 2nd Division, the same being frequently
acknowledged in general orders, and the various reports of commanders of divisions. On the disband¬
ment of “Catty’s Rifles,” he rejoined his regt. (the 0th), and proceeded with the expedition against the
paramount chief Kreli, and on his return to head-quarters was appointed to the command of Fort Grey,
which he held till the cessation of hostilities, during which period, besides rendering the post perfectly
defensible, waggons and cattle, which were on three occasions taken by the enemy anddriven ott‘, were recap¬
tured by the garrison under Capt. Catty. Was twice severely wounded by musket balls in the Boomah Pass.
12 Capt. F. W. Gore, Lieuts. M'Cleland and Dawson, and Assist.-surgeon Bindon, served in the Kaffir
war of 1846-7. Also in that of 1851-2-3.
12| Lieut. Elkington served with the 6th Regt. in the Kaffir Wars of 1847 and 1851-52, — during which
he was present at the operations in the Fish River, Waterkloof, Amatolas, and Trans-Kei Expeditions in
command of the Light Company.
13 L:eut. Lee served with the Royal Marines at the capture of the Island of Carabusa, together with
several piratical vessels in its ha'bour, in 1828-9.
14 Qr.-Master Croker served with the 6th Regt. in the Kaffir War of 1846-7. Also in that of 1S51-2.
15 Surgeon Pratt served with the 6th Regt. in the Kaffir War of 1852-3.
16 Paymaster Timbrell served the Sutlej campaign of 1845-6, and was present in the bottles of Mood-
kee, Ferozeshah, Buddiwal, Aliwal, and Sobraon, in which last he had both his thigh bones broken by
grape-shot (Medal and Clasps).
[Continuation of Notes of \0th Foot.]
9 Capt. Dunbar served with the 18th in China (Medal), nnd was present at. Canton, Amoy, Chusan
Chinhae, Ningpo, Chapoo, Shanghai, Woosung, and Chin Kiang Foo. He served with the 10th at the
battle of Goojerat (Medal).
10 Captain Orme served with the 16th Lancers in the action of Maharojpore (Medal). Also in the
campaign on the Sutlej (Medal), and was present in the actions at Buddiwal and Aliwal, in which last he
received a severe bayonet wound when charging the Seik infantry.
12 Capt. Norman served with the 10th in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-6, and was present in the battle
of Sobraon (Medal). He served also in the Punjaub campaign of 1848-9, and was present during the whole
of the siege operations against Mooltan and surrender of the fortress, including the affair of the 9ih Sept.,
storming the enemy’s strongly entrenched position before .Mooltan, and commanded the troops in the
advanced batteries of the camp during the action of Soorjkoond: afterwards present at the battle of
Goojerat (Medal and clasps).
14 Captain Jephson served with the 10th in the Sutlej campaign of 1845 G, including the battle of Sobraon
(Medal). Also the Punjaub campaign of 1848-9, including the whole of the siege operations against
Mooltan, repulse of the enemy’s night attack at Muttee Thol, storming their strongly entrenched position
before Mooltan, action of Soorjkoond, carrying the heights before Mooltan, and surrender of the fortress :
afterwards present at the battle of Goojerat (Medal and clasps).
15 Capt. Patterson served with the 10th in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-6, including the battle of
Sobraon (Medal). Also the Punjaub campaign of 1848-9, including the whole of the siege operations
before Mooltan,—action of Soorjkoond, carrying the heights before Mooltan, capture of the Dowlut Gate
(commanded the storming party), and surrender of the fortress : afterwards present at the battle of Goojeiat
(Medal and clasps).
17 Lieut. Amiel served with the 10th in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-6, including the battle of Sobraon
(Medal). Also in the early part of the siege operations against Mooltan in 1848, and in the action of
Soorjkoond (Medal).
]8 Lieut. Cliandlcr served with the 10th in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-6, including the battle of Sobraon
(Medal). Also the Punjaub campaign of 1848-9, including the whole of the siege operations before Mooltan,
affair of the 9th Sept, (wounded), storming the enemy’s strongly entrenched position, carrying of the heights
before Mooltan, and surrender of the fortress: afterwards present at the battle ot Goojerat (Medal & clasps).
19 Lieut. Ensor served the Punjaub campaign of 1848-9 with the 10th, including the whole of the siege
operations before Mooltan, action of Soorjkoond, carrying the heights before Mooltan, and surrender of the
fortress : afterwards present at the battle of Goojerat (Medal and clasps).
20 Lieut. Clifford was present with the lOtii at the battle of Goojerat (Medal).
21 Lieuts. J. E. H. Taylor, Bluett, and Whaite, served in the Punjaub campaign with the 10th, in¬
cluding the latter part of the siege operations before Mooltan, and surrender of the fortress, and battle of
Goojerat (Medal and clasps).
22 Lieut. Barlow served the Punjaub campaign of 1848-9 with the 10th, including the whole of the siege
operations before Mooltan, action of Soorjkoond, carrying the heights before Mooltan, capture of the
Dowlat Gate (grape shot wound), and surrender of the fortress: afterwards present at the battle of
Goojerat (Medal and clasps).
23 Lieut. Smyth served the Punjaub campaign of 1848-9 with the 10th, including the whole of the siege
operations against Mooltan, storming the enemy’s strongly entrenched position, action of Soorjkoond,
carrying the heights before Mooltan, capture of the Dowlat Gate,and surrender of the fortress: afterwards
present at the battle of Goojerat (Medal and clasps).
24 Lieut. Nedham served the Punjaub campaign of 1848-9 with the 10th, including the whole of the
siege operations before Mooltan, affair of 9th Sept., storming the enemy’s strongly entrenched position,
capture of the Dowlat Gate, action of Soorjkoond, and surrender of the foitress: afterwards present at the
battle of Goojerat (Medal and clasps).
25 Lieut. Lucas served the Punjaub campaign of 1848-9 with the 10th, including the whole of the siege
operations before Mooltan, affair of the 9th Sept., storming the enemy’s strongly entrenched position, and
surrender of the fortress: afterwards present at the battle of Goojerat (Medal and clasps).