The Sun.
London, England, 1863-11-02 00:00:00

The Bombardment of Kagosima•

(From the London Gazette of Friday Evening.)
" Euryalus, at Sagosima, Aug. 17.
" Sir, —I have the honour to transmit for the informa-
tion of the Commander, in-Chief a detailed account of the
casualties in the squadron engaged with the Forts at Sago-
sima, on the afternoon of the 15th inst.
"I would beg to bring to the notice of the Commander-
in-Chief the able assistance rendered me by Mr. Charles R.
Godfrey, acting-surgeon of her Majesty's ship Vulcan, who
was awaiting passage to that vessel, trusting the com-
mander- in-chief will be pleased to bring the same before the
favourable notice of the Lords Commissioners of the Ad-
miralty.
"Mr. Edward A. Birch, acting-assistant surgeon, I
would beg also to mention, who was untiring in his atten-
tion to the wounded.—l have, &c,,
" D. L. MoRGAN, Surgeon.
" Commander James B. Hunter, Commanding Officer of

her Majesty's ship Euryalus."

"Euryalus, Kagosima Bay, Aug. 17.
" LIST OF CASUALTIES IN THE SQUADRON EMPLOYED
AGAINST THE FORTS AT KAGOSIMA ON THE 14TH OF

AUGL'ST.

"Her Majesty's ship Euryalus.-J. J. S. Josling, cap-
tain, age 37, killed-skull shot away, E. Wilmot, com-
mander, age 30, killed-back part of skull shot away.
Michael Hegarty, A. 8., age 22, killed-compound fracture
of skull and jaws. Patrick Fleming, private, R.M. Light
Infantry, age 23, killed-fracture of base of skull. William
Lindsey, A,8., age 21, killed-fracture of base of skull.
John Warren, ordinary, ago 19, killed-compound fracture
of skull. John Smith, A. 8., age 22, killed-compound
fracture of skull, and compound fracture of pelvis. William
Yardeley, A. 8., age 24, killed-compound fracture of skull.
John Hawkins, ordinary, ago 19-mortally (died the same
evening)-compound fracture of pelvis and upper third of
femur. Thomas Harding, boy, first class, age 17, mortally
(since dead)-right side of cheat torn away by shell, ribs,
fractured, lungs lacerated, also compound fracture of arm.
Alfred Jephson, Lieutenant, age 22, slightly-contused
wound from shell on right shoulder, face burnt by explo-
sion, also various minor contusions. Geo.W. Jones, assist.-
paymaster, first class, age 26, slightly-contused splinter
wound, right leg. Jas. Kennett, ordinary, ago 28, slightly
-face and arms Burt by explosion of shell. John Pittman,
ordinary, age 20, slightly-splinter scalp wound, face burnt
by explosion of shell. Silvanus Abbott, A 8., age 22,
slightly-splinter wound in back of both forearms, and con-
tusion of inside of left thigh, John Skinner, ordinary, aged
19, slightly-face scorched with powder. W. Mitchell, or-
dinary, aged 22, slightly-scalp wound (splinter). George
Reader, leading seaman, age 23, slightly-contusion of right
arm (splinter). Samuel Fox, A. 8., age 22, slightly
- contusion of both arms, contusion of right groin
and leg. Henry Oram, ordinary, age 19, slightly
-contused wound of left leg (splinter). Isaac New-
berry, ordinary, age 19, slightly-wound of scalp and
left foot by splinters. William Badcock, wardroom cook,
aged 41, slightly-contusion of left side and arm (splinter).
William Huggett, ordinary, age 19, slightly- contusion of
right leg (splinter). W. 'Lowden, private, Royal Marine
Light Infantry, age 26, dangerously-right side of face
shattered by shell, right half of lower jaw excised. Daniel
Leary, private, Royal Marine Light Infantry, age 21,
severely-shell wound of right thigh-eyes, face, and arms
scorched by explosion. William Sale, gunner, Royal Ma-
rano Artillery, age 27, slightly-contusion of chest from
splinter. Eugene Neil, leading seaman, age 24, slightly-
contusion of lett arm, fingers and face scorched by explosion
of shell. John Stiff, A. 8., aged 23, slightly-lacerate.l
wound of left foot by splinter. George Bartlett, ordinary,
age 19, slightly-face burnt by explosion. George Alexan-
der, ordinary, age 19, slightly-contusion of right thigh
(splinter). Thomas Mitchell, A. 8., age 22, slightly, splinter
wound of foot, faced scored by explosion of shell.
"Her Majesty's Shi' Pearl.-Mr. Armstrong, carpenter
2d class, age 33, slightly-splinter wound of forehead and
ankle. James Friend, quartermaster, aged 44, dangerously
-splinter wounds of face and left thigh, William Farrell,
drummer, Royal Marine Light Infantry, aged 18, severely
-splinter wounds of buttocks, thighs, and feet. H. Mercer,
A. 8., age 26, slightly-splinter wounds of ank'es. George
Kimmins, ordinary, age 21, slightly-splinter wound of
calf of leg. F. Dobson, blacksmith, age 3'2, slightly-splinter
wound of finger. James Mitchell, boy, 2d class, age 16,
slightly-splinter wound of calf of leg.

" Her Majesty's Ship Coquette.—Thomas Finn, gunner
Royal Marine Artillery, age 27, killed—compound fracture
of pelvis. Henry Gale, captain maintop, age 29, mortally
(dead)—compound fracture of upper third of right thigh.
D. A. Denny, lieutenant, age 26, dangerously—gunshot
wound of left knee. Win. Harris, gunner, Royal Marine
Artillery, age 30, dangerously—gunshot wound of left leg.
William Mumford, private, R.M., age 35, severely—con-
tused wound of right thigh. Wm. Vernon, boy, Ist class,
age 17, slightly--contused wound of left side.

"Her Majesty's ship Perseus.—Gecrge:Head, boy, 2d
class, age 16, mortally (dead)—compound fracture of both
legs. Francis J. Pitt, lieutenant, age 22, slightly—in-
cised wound on left leg and contusion of right leg. Robert
Gilpin, master, age 33, slightly—burn of right hand from
effects of a shell. Henry Cook, acting chief engineer, age
40, slightly—incised wound of the thiri finger of right
hand from splinter. John R. Aylen, midshipman, age 17,
slightly—contusion and punctured wound under right sca-
pula from splinter. Thomas Biggs, second captain foretop,
age 29, slightly—lacerated wound of right arm. William
Knight, cooper, age 25, slightly—incised wound of left arm
from splinter. Charles Suitors,Aß, age 21, slightly, lace-
rated wound of left ankle from splinter. William Gibson,
din age 21, severely—lacerated and contused wound of
both arms
splinter, CharlesCharlesCidlet Pivate, 11,M, Light
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