The Express.
London, England, 1858-12-25 00:00:00

VIZ VICTORIA CROSS.

(111.011 LAST MORT' s amen.)
WAR-OFFICZ, Dsc, 24.
The Quoin has been graciously plumed to confirm
the great of the decoration of the Victoria Cram to the un-
dermentioned ofßcers, non-oommimianed oakum end privates,
of her Majesty's foroes and Indian military farm, which
damnation has been provisionally cademed upon them by
the Commander-In-Chief in India, in aomedsaos with the
rules laid down in her Melody's warrant instituting the sense,
on account el acts of bravery perkratod by them is that
country, during the operatics. under biz pmemal command,
se rsooraed against their several =mew, via. :
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Naval Brigade—Edward Robbie's, A. 8., for oonepicuons
bravery, in hat .ng at Luoknow, on the 18th of March, 1888,
wader • heavy musketry fire, within 60 s, jumed on
the sand bags of a battery, and extin • fire among
them. He was dangerously in performing this
service.—John Harrison and Lieutenant (now Commander)
Nowell Salmon, for cooapicuous gallantry at Lacknow,
an the 16th of November, 1867, in climbing up a tree,
touching the angle of the Shah Najjiff, to reply to the fire of
the enemy, for which most dangerous lentos, the late Capt.
Peel, K.C.8., bad called for volunteers.
9th Lunen—Lanoe-Corporal W. for oonspicuom
=lat Lucknow, on the 6th of 1858, in having
ed, la the pressure of a number the enemy, and
taken op the body of Major Smyth, 9nd Dragoon Guards,
which he attempted to bring off the Bald, and after being
obliged to re roguish It, bung surrounded by the memo's
cavalry, he went a second time under a heavy tire
to recover the body. Despatch from Msjor-General
Sir Jamas Hope Grant, K.C.B. Dated Apnt 8, 1868—
Private H. Newell, for conspicuous gallantry at Lucknow,
on the 19th of March, 1858, in going to the awistr-me of
comrade whose hone bad fallen on bad ground and bring-
ing him away, under a heavy tire of musketry from a large
body of the enemy. Despatch from Major-General Sir James
Hops Grant, K.C.8., dated Bth April, 1868.—Troop Sergeant
Major Spence, for conspicuous gallantry oa the 17th of
January, 1858, at Shumeabed, in going to the aesiatanoe 01
private Kidd, who bad been wounded, end his horse die-
abled, and bringing him out from a large number of rebels.
Despatch froze Major-General Sir James Hope Grant, K.C.8.,
dated Bth April, 1858.—Troop Sergeant-Major Ruche, for
coupicamme bravery, neer Lacknow, on the 19th of None,
1868, is having, in company with one other private of the
troop, attacked eight of the enemy, who had posted them-
selves in a polish, and killed three of them. Despatch from
Major-General Sir James Hope Grant, K.C.8., dated Bth
April, 186$

63rd Regiment—Lieutenant Alfred Kirke Ffranch, for
conspicuous bravery on the 18th of November, 1887, at the
taking of the Becundra Bergh, Lucknow, when In command
of the grenadier compeny, being one of the finit to enter the
building. Rim =due was highly prelim! by the whole
company. Elected by the officers of the regiment. —Sergeant-
Major (now Ensign) Charles Pye, fur steadiness and fearless
madam ender fire at Lucknow, on the 17th of November,
1867, when !zinging up ammunition to the Maarloor, end
en evoryb/003•11i011 when the regiment has been gamed.
Rimed the non-conieniseloned officers of the regiment.—
Private . Kenny. for oonepieuons bravery at the taking of
the lieennths Bergh, at Lechery, on the 18th of l'fo-
umber, 1867, end for volunteering to bring up em-
munition to his company, under a very sever* erase-fire.
Elected by the private soldiers of the regiment.—
Private C. Irwin, for ocmspicuous bravery at the moult
of the tiecandra Bergh, at Lacknow, on the 18th of '
November, 1867. Although severely wounded through the
right shoulder, he wee one of the first men of the 53rd
Regiment wbo entered the buildings under a very severe
8-e. Elected by the privets soldiers of the regiment.
ilOth Regiment (Ist Battallon)—Private V. Budd* for
ocetepicuou bravery at Banally, on the Bth of May, 1868,
when in a semi he was attacked by three Ghareee, one of
whom he cut down. He we. wounded twice on this
occasion.

84th Regiment—Private P. Nylon, fa being foremost In
rushing across • road, under • shower of balls, to take en
opposite outlaws ; and for gallant conduct at every engage-
meat at which he was present with his regiment, from
12th of July, 1867, to the relief of the garri-
son. Elected by the private soldiers of the raiment.—
Captain the Hoe. Augustus Henry Archibald Anson (uow
of the 7th Hosier,), far completions bravery at Boland-
shahur, as the 28th September, 1867. The 9th Light
Dragoons had charged through the town, and were re-
forming in the Sent; the enemy attempted to close the ea-
tnnos by drawing their Carta sacs. it, DO MI to abut is the
cavalry and form • cover from which to fire upon them,
Captain Aosta, taking a lance, dashed out of the gateway,
and knocked **drivers off their carte. Owing to • wooed
in his left had, received at Delhi, he could not stop hie
home, end rode imbibe middle of the enemy, who tired a
volley at him, one hell passing through his coat. At Luck-
now, at the meant of the Semen& Bagh, on 16th Novem-
ber, 1867, he Mind with the storming party on the pus
bang buret epee. He had his home killed, and wee Monett
slightly wounded. lie has shown the greatest gallantry on
every caoselon, and has shin may elifoUliel in
fight. Deeper& from Major-Cienerel Sir James Hope
Grant, H.C.8., dated 12th of August, 1856.—Lance-
Corporal Sinnott, for conspic gallantry at Luck-
now, on the 6th of October, 186 ,tuts
going Old with Sergeants
Ginn and Mullins and Private bluntly, to reeeneLleutanent
Gibaut, who, incarrying out yam to extinguish • finin
the breastwork, bad been mortally wounded, aid lay outside.
They brought in • body under a heavy ere. Lana-Corporal
Sinnott was twice wounded. HI. comrades unanimously'
elected him for the Victoria Crone, as the most worthy. He
bad previously repeatedly accompanied Lieutenant Gibaut,
when he carried out water to extinguish the fire. Da perch
from Lieutenant-General Sir James Outran, Bart., Ci.C.B.,
dated lid December, 1867.
90th Regiment—Major Now Brevet-Lientenent-Colonel)
John Christopher Guise, for conspicuous gallantry be action
on the 16th and 17th of November, 1867, at Lucknow.
Elected by the of of the regiment—Sergeant 6. Hill. for
gallant conduct on the 16th and 17th of November, 1867, et
the storming of the Secundra Bagh at Lucknow, in anther
the life .1 Captaiu Irby. warding off with his gunlock • nil.
war out made at hie heed by a lima, and is going out under
a heavy fin to help two weeded men. Also for papal
gallant conduct throughout the operettas for the relief of
the Lecknow cannon. Ended by the son-conamiaaioned
allows of the regiment.—Private P. Graham, for bringing in
a wounded comrade under e heavy fire at the 17th of
November, 1867, at Lucknow. Elected by the private sol-
ders of the regiment.
93rd Regiment—Captain William George Dnunmcmd
Stewart, for distaguisbed personal gallantry at Locknow, on
the 16th November, 1857, is leading an attack upon and ap-
tuella two guns, by which the pestles of the mese-house was
secured. Elected by the officers ot thereghmat —Sergeant J.
Paton, for distingunlied pereenal gallantry at Lookeow, on
the lath of November, 1857, in proceeding alone round the
Shah Nojjiff under en extremely heavy fire, discovering a
breech on the opposite aide, to which he afterwards con-
decal the regiment, by which means that iepelant position
was takes. Elected by the ale-eommisnlood alloys of the
regiment.—Lence-Corporal J. Donley, for being the first
care, now surviving, of the regiment, who, on the 16th
November, 1967, entered one of the breeches In the
eseenefea Bosh, at Leeknow, with Buz-
roughs, whom be moat pliantly superior
number& Mean by the privets =l:(Mreginteat
Pelvate D. Mackay, foe great peel gallantry In capturing
an enemy's colour after • meet etetheale reeletsees, at the
Secondra bah, Lookeow, an the Mtn November, 1867.
He was severely wounded afterwards at the tamers of the
Sheik Nut& Eland by the private soldiers of the real.
meet.—Private P. Grant, far great permeal gallantry, ea
the 16th of November, 1857, mate Secendra Beet, in kiting
five of the enemy with one of their own who were
attempting to follow Lieutenant-Coloten Evart, who that
caner was attempting at carry away • colour which he hod
Elected by the private/erten/re of the regiment.—
MeuTtedea. t end Adjutant (now Captain) William Wines,
distinguished paean bravery in killing sieves of the "
with he own hand in the main breach of the Begnol3:3
▪ Ineknow, on the 11th of March, 1868.
Rifle Brigade (led bannerol—Captain (now brevet-major)
Henryai Wilmea, Corporal W Nash, end Private David
Ha For complosone gallantry, at Ladmow, on the 11th
Math, 868. Captain Won's assepany was engaged with
L found
body of the enemy, near the iron bridge. Thanker
himself at the end of a street with only foer of tali
men, ("mead te a emaiderable body. Open the four wee
abet tkrougb both lege, and banns lamely helplem : the
two men lifted him an, end altivonglt Private Hawke. wee
severely wounded he carried Mat for • ooneklerable datum,
famed to the fire of the army, Captain Wilmot flaw
with the ma's rifle, and coveting the retreat of the party.
Meech, 1
Deviate of Brigadier-Gentrel Walpole, C. 8., dated 20th rd
868.
let Madras Feathers, Private J. Smith, for having been
one of the Sin to ay end enter the gateway on the north
side of the Secuadra Begh. Oa the gateway being burst open
be wee one of the first to enter, and wee surrounded by the
enemy. He received • sword-cat on the head, a bayonet
wand ea the left side, and a contusion from the butt end of
• musket ea the right abouldar, not witlintaading *blob be
fought hie way out, sad condnned to perform his duties be
the rest of the day. Elected by the private soldiers a the de-
indicant, Ist Madras Fusiliers.

Bens! Artillery—Lieutenant Hastings Edward Hardee.
ton, Rough Elder E. Jenninge, Gunnar J. Park, (leaner T.
Langbsaa. and Ganser H. Winner, elected respectively
Under the Mkt duns of the Royal Warrest of the Orb of
January, 1866, by the officers red sowassaiodomod alleas
generally, and by the private soldiers of each poops bat-
tery. for oonepicnone gallantry at the relief of Dream kali
the 14th to the 22ed of November, 1867.
let Bengal European lAglit Caveirp—Usuliend Hugh
Hwy Gough. Lkatetwat Gawk,. aim la comaad of a
pietyor 114m'. Horse, near Alaablik. az the lisk a
1867, particularly distbutioked Montt by
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through his helmet, and another through his scabbard, be.
sides being severely wounded.
' Bengal ArtWary—Lientenant Frederick Sleigh Roberts.
Lieutenant Roberts's gallantry has on every occasion been
most marked. On Ibilowing up the retreating enemy on the
2nd January, 1868, at Rho:leg-tinge, be sew in the distrusts
I two &mays going away with • standard. Lieutenant Roberta
put spars to his horse, and overtook them just as they were
about to enter a village. They immediately turned round,
and presented their muskets at him, and one of the men
pulled the trigger, but fortunately the caps mapped, and the
standard-tearer was cat down by this gallant young officer,
and the standard taken possession of by him. Re also, on
the same day, cat down another Sepoy who was standing at
bey, with musket and bayonet., keeping of a Sower. Uen
tenant Roberta rode to the easistanoe of the horseman, end,
rushing at the Se y, with one blow of his sword cut him
across the face, killing him on the spot.

WAR-OFFICE, Dec. 34.
The Q 0.0012 has been graciously phased to signify her to-'
tention to confer the decoration of the Victoria Cron on the
undermentioued officers, non-comoilasioned officers, and'!
soldiers of her idejeity's Army and Indian Military Forces,
when claims to the same have been submitted for bar
Majesty's approval, on the recommendation of the Corn-
mender-in-Chief in India, on amounts of acts of bravery
performed by them in that country, as recorded against their
several names, viz. :
9th Lancers Private P. Donohue, for having at
Bolundehabur, on the 28th of September 1867, gone
to the support of Lieutenant Blair who had been
severely wounded, and, with a law other men,
brought that officer in safety through a large body
of the =ewe cavalry. Despatch from Mejor-General Sir
James Hope Gran; K.C.8., dated Bth Alai, 1858.—Private
J. Freeman, for oonapiotions gallantry on the 10th of
October, 1857, at Agra, In having gone to the amitance of
Lieutenant Jam, who had been shot, killing the hider of
the enemy's cavalry, and defending Lieutenant Jones against
several of the enemy. Despatch from Major-Ommiral Sir
James Hops Grant, K.C.8., dated Bth April, 1858.—Private
J. R. Roberts, fur conspicuous gallantry at Bolundshahur,
on the 28th of September, 1867, in bringing a 'tomcat,
mortally wounded, through • street under • heavy
musketry Bra, in which service he was blown(
wounded. Despatch from Major-General Sir James
Hope Grant, K.C.8., dated Bth April, 1868.
lance-Corporal R. Kella, for conspicuous bravery, at Bolund-
Mahar, on the 28th of September, 1857, in defending against
• number of the enemy his commanding-officer. Captain
=tale'
who was lying in a street with his collar-bone
his horse having been disabled by a shot, and re-
maining with him until out of danger. Despatch Lom
Major-General Sir Junes Hope Grant, K.C.8., dated Bth
April, 1858.
14th Light Dragoons (now of the 8411 Dragooes)—Lieu-
tenant (now Brevet-Major) James Leith, for coneplatens
bravery at Betwah, on the let of AprO, 1868, in having
charged alone, end rescued Captain Net f, of. the same reit=
meat, when eurronnded by • large number of rebel infastry.
Despatch from Major-General Sir Hugh Henry Ram
G. 8., dated 28th April, 1868.
13th Regiment (In battelion)—Pergautt W. NeMer, foe
conspionotta gallantry near Anambra, on the Bth of April,
1858, in having defended, and finelly raused, Private Ben-
jamin Milne', of the suns regaent, when severely wounded
on the baggage ruard. Sergeant Napier remained with him
at the hazard of hie life, when eurranded by Seam, ban-
daged his wound under fire, and than carried him in sakty
to the convoy. Despatch from Colonel Lord Mark Kerr,
C.B , dated 2nd August, 1868.
76th Regiment—Lieutenant Richard Waclason, for conspi-
cuous bravery at Delhi on the 18th of July 1467, when the
regiment was engaged in the Sub* ballades, la having
saved the lite of Private Michael Farrell, when attacked by
a Sower of the enemy's cavalry, and killing the Sower.
Ala, on the same day, for ructong Private John Barry, of
the same regiment, when, wounded and helpless, he was
attacked by a Cavalry Sower, whom Lieutenant Wadeeon
killed.

86th Regiment (now of the 16th Regiment).—Lientement and
Adjutant (now Captain) Hugh Stewart Cochleas, for eon-
spiouous gallantry sear Jhand, on the let of prll, 1858,
when No. 1 company of the regiment was ordered to take a
gun, in dashing forward at a gallop, under a heavy musketry
and artillery fire, driving the enemy from the gun, and keep-
ing possession of It till the emptily cams up. Aho he con-
spicuous gallantry In attacking the rear-guard of the sasmy,
when he had three horses shot under him in socceodose.
Despatch from Major-General Sir Hugh Henry Rose,G.C.B.,
dated April 23, 1858.
90th Regiment—Lieutenant and Adjutant William Ren-
nie, for conspicuous gallantry In the advance upon Lucknow
under the late Major-General Havelock, on the 21st fiep!
umber, 1857, in having charged the enemy's guns in advance
of the skirmfahers of the 90th Light Infanty, under a heavy
musketry fire, and prevented them dragging off one gun,
which we. consequently captured. For conspicuous gal-
lantry at Lucknow on the 26th September, 1867, in having I
charged in advance of the 90th column, in the face of
a hairy firs of grape, and forced the enemy to abandon their
gone.
Bengal Engineers —Lieutenant John James It'Litod
lanes, at the action at Sultanpore, far in advance of the
leading skirmiehars, was the first to mews • gun which the
enemy were abandoning. Retiring from this, they
rallied round another gun farther back, from
which the shot would, in another instant, have
ltoughed through our advancing columns, when Lieutenant
one, rode up, unsupported, shot the gunner who we, about
to apply the match, and, remaining undaunted at his post,
the mark for a bunched matchlock men, who were shekels!
In some adjoining hate, kept the artillerymen at bay, until
assistance reached him.—aetterfreonMajor-Genseal Thomas
Harts Franks, K.C.8., of 12th March, 1868.)
Bengal Artillery (4th oompany,let battalion)—Bombardier
J. Thomas, for ahtinguieled gallantry at Lucknow, oaths
27th September, 1857, in having hamlet off on his back,
under a heavy fire, under otrounistaneas of considerable diftl-
entity, a wounded soldier of the Madera Fusiliers, when the
party to which be wee attached was returning to the Red-
dency from a sortie, whereby he saved him from thing into
the bands of the enemy.
let European Bengal Pugilism—Sergeant J. M'Ouirs,
Drummer M. Ryan. At the assault on Delhi an the 14th
September, 1857, when the brigade had reached the Celled-
gate, the tat Fodlien and 75th Regiment, and some &kits,
ware waiting for orders, and some of the regiments weft get-
ting ammunition served out (three boxes of which exploited
from some cause not clearly known, and two oaten were in
• state of ignition), when Bmgeent M'Onire and Drummer
Ryan rm.bed into the burning visas, and, seizing the boxes,
threw them, one after the other, over the parapet Into the
water. The coension eamorand on the explosion was very
great, and the armed of soldiers and native followers, who
did not know where the danger lay, were reeking into certain
destruction, vim Sergeant WOW', end Drummer Ryan,
by their coalman and woad daring, saved the lives of
many at Um risk of their own.
lizooramonx.—Cornet William George Hawney
Hankie, 7th Hewn, upon Them the Commander-in-Chief
is ladle has repotted that the Decoradoet of the Victoria
'Cross has been provhionally conferred, for conspicuous gal-
lantry, in thrice charging a body of infuriated fanatics, who
had rushed on the gum employed in shelling a small mad
fort In the vi :inky of bloom-Bash, Lucknow, on the 19th of
March, 1858—of the wounds received on which occasion ha
suberquently died—would have keen recommended to her
Majesty for oostartnatka in that distinction, had he survived.