The Sun.
London, England, 1864-09-17 00:00:00

Major Colville, 43d Light Infantry, who gallantly
led the left of the line of skirmishers into the rifle
pits, being himself one of the first in.
Major Shuttlewortb, 68th Light Infantry, who
commanded the support, consisting of the 68th
Light Infantry and Ist Waikato Militia, and
brought them up in the most soldierlike manner,
and rushed on the pits at the critical moment.

Captain Trent, acting field officer, 68th Light
Infantry, who fell, severely wounded, when leading
two companies of the 68th into the left of the rifle
pits, and continued cheering on the men until the
pita were taken.

Captain Smith, 43d Light Infantry, who is re-
ported to have been first into the right of the line
of rifle pits, and whose gallant conduct was so con-
spicuous. I have forwarded evidence, with a view
to his being recommended for the Victoria Cross.
He was wounded severely in two places.
Captain Casement, 68th Light Infantry, who was
severely wounded in two places, in front of his
company, when leading them into the rifle pits,
Captain Berners, 431 Light Infantry, who was
also severely wounded when leading in front of hi:
compiny, close to the riflP pits.
Captain Sqmour, 68th Light Infantry, whc
took Captain Trent's place when that cffiaer fell,
and led into the loft of the rifle pits in the most
gallant manner.
Lieut. Stuart, 68th Light Infantry, who was one
of the first into the left line of riffs pits, and had a
personal cor.flict with a Miori, armed with an En-
field riflo and bayonet, and by whom he was
slightly bayonet-wounded, but succeeded in cutting
him down with his sword.

Captain the Hon. A. Harris, 431 Light Infantry,
who was detached to the right, in command of two
companies of the 43d, to enfilade the enemy's posi-
tion, and afterwards brought the companies at the
critical moment to assist in the assault.

Captain Moore, who commanded the Ist Waikato
Militia, and led his men up to the rifle pits, and
shared in the assault.

Lieutenant and Acting Adjutant Hammick, 431
Light infantry, who prformed his duty with great
coolness and courage under a heavy fire.
Lieutenant Grubb, R.A., whose coolness and ex-
cellent practice with the C-pounderArtnetrong under
his command, when under fire during the action,
and subsequently on the retreating Nlaories, when
they had got beyond the reach of the infantry, was
admirable.

Surgeon-Major Best, 68th Light infantry, princi
pal medical officer, who performed his duty assidu-
ously under fire, paying the greatest attention and
care to the wounded. I can say the same of Assistant-
Surgeon Henry, 43d; Applin, 68th; and O'Connell,
Staff—the former was
particularly brought to my
notice by Major Synge, commanding 43d Light In-
fantry; Lieutenant and Adjutant Coory, 68th Light
Infantry ; Field Adjutant and Ensign Palmer, 68th
Light Infantry, acting as my orderly officer, who
performed their duty coolly and gallantly, affording
me valuable assistance. Lieutenant Covey, having
been sent a message by me to Major Shuttleworth
when he was on the point of attacking, went with
the supports, and was dragged into a rifle pit by a
Maori, who thrust his spear through his clothes.
Ensign Palmer was struck in the neck by a musket
bullet, and knocked from his horse insensible when
riding beside me ; when he recovered and had his
wound dressed, he performed his duty during the
rest of the day.
Sergeant-Major Tudor, 68th Light Infantry, who
went in front, and distinguished himself in several
personal conflicts with the enemy in the rifle pits.
Sergeant-Major 43d Light Infantry, and Acting
Sergeant Major Lilley (70th Regiment), of the let
Waikato Militia, who also distinguished themselves
by their coolness and courage.
No. 2,918. Sergeant Murray, 68th Light Infantry
whose gallantry and prowess were so distinguished,
I have thought him worthy of being recommended
for the Victoria Cross, and have with that view
forwarded evidence.
No. 2,832. Corporal J. Byrne, V.C. 68th Light
Infantry, who, when the order to charge was given,
was the first man of his company in the rifle pits.
A Maori, whom he transfixed with his bayonet,
seized his rifle with one hand, and holding it firm
with the bayonet through him, endeavoured to cut
him down with his tomahawk ; his life was saved
by Sergeant Murray.
No. 3,641. Private Thomas Smith (severely
wounded), and No. 518, Private Daniel Caffrey,
68th Light Infantry, both distinguished themselves
by their gallant conduct in the field and their
prowess in the rifle pits.
I beg to add that during the engagement several
reports were forwarded to me stating that a large
body of natives were coming down by the Wairea
to attack the Camp do Papa at low water, the in-
formatlon having been given by friendly natives.
Low water on that day was at half-past 2 o'clock,
and artillery, mounted defence force, and reinforce-
mcnts of infantry were following me. 1 however
found that every necessary arrangement had been
made by Lieut.aColenel Harrington (Ist Waikato
Militia), who was in command of the camp during
my absence.
I beg to bring to the notice of the Liout.-General
Commanding the readiness with which Capt. Phil.
limore, of H.M.S. Eak, senior naval officer at this sta-
tion, and Commander Swann, of her H.M.S. Har-
rier, responded to my request (which I sent imme-
diately on finding the Maories) that they would