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

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(From the London Gazette of last Evening.)
WAR-OFFICE, DEc. 24.
The Queen has been graciously pleased to confirm fhe
grant of the decoration of the Victoria Cross to the under-
mentioned officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates
of her Majesty's Forces and Indian Military Forces, which
decoration has been provisionally conferred upon them by
the Commander-in-Chief in India, in accordance with the
rules laid down in her Majesty's warrant instituting the
same, on account of acts of bravery performed by them in
that country, during the operations under his personal
command, as recorded against their several names, viz. :
Edward Robinson, A.B.—For conspicuous bravery, in
having at Lucknow, on the 13th of March, 1858, under a
heavy musketry fire, within 50 yards, jumped on the sand
bags of a battery, and extinguished a fire among them. He
was dangerously wounded in performing this service.
Lieut. (now Commander) John Harrison—For conspi-
cuous gallantry at Lucknow, on the 16th Nov., 1857, in
climbing up a tree, touching the angle of the Shah Nuj jiff,
to reply to the fire of the enemy, for which most dangerous
service the late Capt Peel, K.C.8., had called for volun-

teers.
Lance-CorPoral IV. Goat, 9th Lancers—For conspicuous
gallantry at Lucknow, on the 6th March. 1858, in having
dismounted, in the presence of a number of the enemy, and
taken up the body of Major Smyth, 2d Dragoon Guards,
which he attempted to bring off the field, and after being
obliged to
herelinquish it, being surrounded by the enemy's
cavalry, went a second time under a heavy fire to re-
cover the body.
Private R. Newell, 9th Lancers—For conspicuous gal-
lantry at Lucknow, on the 19th of March, 1858, in going
to the assistance of a comrade whose horse had fallen on
bad ground, and bringing him away, under a heavy fire of
musketry from a large body of the enemy.
Troop Sergeant-Major Spence 9th Lancers—For con-
spicuous gallantry on the 17th ("January, 1858, at Shum-
sabad, in going to the assistance of Private Kidd, who had
been wounded, and his horse disabled, and bringing him out
from a large number of rebels.
Troop Sergeant-Major :Rushe, 9th Lancers—For con-
spicuous lifavery, near Lucknow, on the 19th of March,
1858, in having, in company with one other private of the
troop, attacked' eight of the enemy, who had posted them-
selves in a nullah, and killed three of them.
Lieutenant Alfred Kirke Ffrench, 53d Regiment—For
conspicuous bravery on the 16th of November, 1857, at the
taking of the Secuudra Bagh, Lucknow, when in command
of the Grenadier Company, being one of the first to enter
the building. His conduct was highly praised by the whole
company. Elected by the officers of the regiment.
Sergeant-Major (now Ensign) Charles Pye, 53d Regi-
ment—For steadiness and fearless conduct under fire at
Lucknow, on the 17th of November, 1857, when bringing
up ammunition to the Mess House, and on every occasion
when the regiment has been engaged. Elected by the non-
commissioned officers of the regiment.
Private J. Kenny, 53d Regiment—For conspicuous
bravery at the taking of the Secundra Bagh, at Lucknow,
on the 16th of November, 1857, and for volunteering to
bring up ammunition to his company, under a very severe
cross fire. Elected by the private soldiers of the regiment.
Private C. Irwin, 53d Regiment—For conspicuous bra-
very at the assault of the Secundra Bagh, at Lucknow, on
the 16th of November, 1857. Although severely wounded
through the right shoulder, he was one of the first men of
the 53d Regiment who entered the buildings under a very
revere fire. Elected by the private soldiers of the regiment.
Private V. Bambrick, 60th Regiment (Ist Battalion)—For
conspicuous bravery at Bareilly, on the 6th of May, 1858,
when in a Send, he was attacked by three Ghazees, one of
whom he cut down. He was wounded twice on this occa-
sion.
Private P. Mylott, 84th Regiment—For being foremost
in rushing across a road, under a shower of balls, to take
an opposite enclosure ' • and for gallant conduct at every
engagement at which he was present with his regiment,
from 12th July, 1857, to the relief of the garrison. Elected
by the private soldiers of tho regiment.
Captain the Hon. Augustus Henry Archibald Anson,
84th Regiment (now of the 7th Hussars)—For conspicuous
bravery at Bolundshahur, on the 28th September, 1857.
The 9th Light Dragoons had charged through the town,
and were reforming in the Serai ; the enemy attempted to
close the entrance by drawing their carts across it, so as to
shut in the cavalry and form a cover from which to fire
upon them. Captain Anson, taking a lance, dashed out of
the gateway, and knocked the drivers off their carts. Owing
to a wound in his left hand, received at Delhi, he could not
stop his horse, and rode into the middle of the enemy, who
fired a volley at him, one ball passing through his coat. At
Lucknow, at the assault of the Secundra Bagh, on 16th
November, 1857, he entered with the storming party on
the gates being burst open. He had his horse killed, and
was himself slightly wounded. He has shown the greatest
gallantry on every occasion, and has slain many enemies in

fight.
Lance-Corporal Sinnott, 84th Regiment—For conspi-
cuous gallantry at Lucknow, on the 6th Oct., 1857, in going
out with Sergeants Glinn and Mullins and Private Mul-
lins, to rescue Lieut. Gibaut, who, iii carrying out water to
extinguish a fire in the breastwork, had been mortally
wounded, and lay outside. They brought in the body under
a heavy fire. Lance-Corporal Sinnott was twice wounded.
His comrades unanimously elected him for the Victoria
Cross, as the moat worthy. He had previously repeatedly
accompanied Lieut. Gibaut when he carried out water to
extinguish the fire.
Major (now Brevet-Lieut.-Colonel) John Christopher
Guise, 90th Regiment—For conspicuous gallantry in action
on the 16th and 17th Nov., 1857, at Lucknow. Elected by
the Officers of the Regiment.
Sergeant S. Hill, 90th Regiment—For gallant conduct
on the 16th and 17th of November, 1857, at the storming of
the Secundra. Bagh at Lucknow, in saving the life of Capt.
Irby, warding, off with his fitelock a tuiwar cut made at his
head by a sepoy, and in going out under a heavy fire to
help two wounded men. Also for general gallant conduct
throughout the operations for the relief of the Lucknow
garrison. Elected by the non-commissioned officers of the
regiment.
Private P. Graham, 90th Regiment—For bringing in a
wounded comrad under a very heavEly fire on the 17th of
November, 1857 e ,at Lucknow. ected by the private
soldiers of the regiment.
Captain Wm. George Drummond Stewart, 93d Regiment
—For distinguished personal gallantry at Lucknow, on the
16th Novemer, 1857, in leading an attack upon and cap-
turing two guns. by which the position of the mess house
zips secured. Elected by the
Reer
offics of the regiment.
Sergeant J. Paton,_ 93d giment—For distinguished
personal gallantry at Lucknow, on the 16th of November,
1857, in proceeding alone around the Shah Nujjiff under an
extremely heavy fire, discovering a breach on the opposite
side, to which he afterwards conducted the regiment, by
which means that important position was taken. Elected
by the non-commissioned officers of the regiment.
Lanse-Corporal J. Dunley, 93d Regiment—For being
the first man, now surviving, of the regiment, who, on the
16th November, 1857, entered one of the breaches in the
Secundra Bagh, at Lucknow, with Captain Burroughs,
whom he most gallantly supported against superior num-
bers. Elected by the private soldiers of the regiment.
rsonal
Private D. Mackay, 93d Regiment—For great pe
gallantry in capturing an enemy's colour after a most ob-
stinate resistance, at the Secundra.Bagh, Lucknow, on the
16th of November, 1857. He was severely wounded after-
wards at the capture of the Shah .Nujjiii. Elected by the
private soldiers of the regiment.
Private P. Grant, 93d Regiment—For great personal
gallantry, on the 16th of November, 1857, at the Secundra
Bagh, in killing five of the enemy with one of their own
nel
swords, who were attempting to follow Lieut.h-lo
E wart, when that officer was carrying off a colour which he
had captured. Bleated by the private soldiers of the Regi-
ment.
Lieutenant and Adjutant (now Captain), William 11‘Bean,
93d Regiment—For distinguished personal bravery in kill-
ing eleven of the enemy with his own hand in the main
breach of the Begum Bagh at Lucknow, on the 11th of
March, 1858.
Captain (now Brevet-Major) HenryWilmot, Corporal W.
Nash, and Private David Hawkes, Rifle Brigade, 2d Bat-
talion—For conspicuous sallantry at Lucknow, on the 11th