The Sun.
London, England, 1857-02-26 00:00:00

55th Regiment.

Private THOMAS BEACH.—For conspicuous gallantly at
the battle TA Inkerman, sth N0v.,18-4, when on picquet,
in attacking several Russians who wereplunderingLient.-
Colonel Carpenter, 41st Regiment, who was lying
wounded on the ground. He killed two of the Rus-
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Brevet-Major FREDERICK C. ELTON.—For distinguished
conduct on the night of the 4th Aug., 1855, when in
command of a working party in the advanced trenches
in front of the Quarries, in encouraging and inciting his
when there men, byehreiswee someexample, hesitation toe work
shown,knunderad in consequencereadfulfire;and
of the severity of the fire, going into the open, and work-
ing with pick and shovel, thus showing the best possible
example to the men. In the words of one of them,
" There was not another ()Meer in the British army who
would have done what Major Elton did that night." In
the month of March, 1855, Major Elton volunteered,
with a small party of men, to drive off a body of Rus-
sians who were destroying one of our new detached
works, and succeeded in doing so, taking prisoner one
of the enemy with his own hands. On the night of the
7th June, 1855, Major Elton was the first of his party to
leave our trenches leading his men ; when in the Quar-
ries, he several times rallied his men around him.
57th Regiment.
Private CHAT M'CORRIE64h
11%41.1:4 —On the night of
the 20th June, 1855, he threw over the parapet a live
shell, which had been thrown from the enemy's battery.
Captain T. DE COURCEY HAMILTON.—For ha*ving, on the
night of the 11th May, 1855, during a most determined
sortie, boldly charted the enemy witha small force, from
a battery of which they had obtained possession in great
numbers, thereby saving the works from falling into the
hands of the enemy. He was conspicuous on this occa-
sion for his gallantry and daring conduct.
68th Regiment.
Private JOHN BYRNE. —At the battle of Inkerman, when
the regiment was ordered to retire, Private John Byrne
went back towards the enemy, and, at the risk of his own
life, brought in a wounded soldier, under fire. On the
11th May, 1855, he bravely engaged in a hand to hand
contest with one of the enemy on the parapet of the work
he was defending, prevented the entrance of the enemy,
killed his antagonist, and captured his arms.
7i th Regiment.
Sergeant JOHN PARK (No. 2,600).—F0r conspicuous bra-
very at the battles of Alma and Inkerman. Highly dis-
tinguished at the taking of the Russian Rifle Pits, on the
night of the 19th April, 1855. His valour during that
attack called forth the approbation of the late Colonel
Egerton. He was severely wounded. Remarked for de-
termined resolution at both attacks on the Redan.
Private ALEX. WRIGHT (No. 2,600).—F0r conspicuous
bravery through the whole Crimean war. Highly dis-
tinguished on the night of the 221 Mach, 1 in re-
pelling a sortie. Highly distinguished at the taking of
Cie Russian Rifle Pits, on the fight of the 19th April,
1855; remarked for the great encouragement he gave,
the men while holding the pits under a terrible fire. He
was wounded. Highly distinguished on the 30th
August, 1855 (wounded).
90th Regiment.
Private JOHN ALEXANDER (No. 2,93!).—After the attack
on the Redan, June 18, 1855, went out of the trenches
under a very heavy fire, and brought in several wounded
men. Also, when with a working party in the most ad-
vanced trench, on September 6, 1855, went out in front
of the trenches, under a very heavy fire, and assisted in
bringing in Captain Buckley, Scots Fusilier Guards,
lying dangerously wounded.
97th Regiment.
Brevet-Major CHARLES HENRY LEMLEY.—For having
distinguished himself highly by his bravery at the as-
sault on the Roden, Bth September, 1855, licia.g among
the first inside the work, where he was immediately en-
gaged with three Russian gunners reloading a field-
piece, who attacked him ; he shot two of them with his
revolver, when he was knocked down by a stone, which
stunned him for a moment, but on recovery he draw his
sword, and was in the ant of cheering the men on, when
he received a ball in his mouth, which wounded him
most severely.
Sergeant JOHN COLEMAN.--Conspicuous for great cool-
ness and bravery on the night of the 30th August, 1855,
when the enemy attacked a " New Sap," and drove the
working party in ; he remained in the open, perfectly
exposed to the enemy's rifle pits, until all around him
had been killed or wounded. He finally carried one of
his officers, who was mortally wounded, to the rear.
lit Battalion Riile Brigade.
Brevet• Major Hon. HENRY H. CLIFFORD.—For conspicu-
ous courage at the battle of Inkerman, in leading a
charge and killing one of the enemy with his sword, dis-
abling another, and saving the life of a soldier.
Captain.W. J. CONINGHAME.—ItzbIy distinguished at the
capture of the Rifle Pits, 20th Nov., 1854. His gallant
conduct was recorded in the French General Or.lcre.
Brevet-Major C. T. Bovnourzen.—lligialy distinguished at
the capture of the IttLl Pits, 20th Nov., 1854. His gal-
lant conduct was recorded in the French General Orders.
Private F. WHEATLEY.—For throwing a live shell over
the parapet of the trenches.
2d Battalion Rifle Brigade.
Lieutenant J. Kmox.—When serving as a sergeant in the
Scots Fusilier Guards. Lieut. Knox was conspicuous
for his exertions in reforming the ranks of the Guards at
the battle of the Alma. Subsequently when in the Rifle
Brigade, ho volunteered for the ladder party in the attack
on the Redan ou the 18th of June, and (in the word, of
Captain Blackett, under whose command he was) behaved
admirably, remaining on the field until twice wounded.
Private It. M'GREGon (No. 2,074).—F0r courageous con-
duct when employed as a sharpshooter In the advanced
trenches in the month of July, 1855. A rifle pit was
occupied by two Russians, who annoyed our troops by
their fire. Private M`Gregor crosreid the open space un-
der fire, and taking cover under a roof dislodged them,
and occupied the pit.
Private It. HUMESTON (No. 2,635).—A Russian rifle pit,
situated among the rocks overhanging the Viroronzoff
Road, between the third parallel, right attack, and the
Quarries (at that period in possession of the enemy), were
occupied every night by the Russians, and their riflemen
commanded a portion of the left attack, and impeded the
work in a new battery then being erected on the extreme
right front of the second parallel, left attack. It was
carried in daylight on the 221 of April, 1855, by two rifle-
men, one of e hum was Private flumpston; ho received a
gratuity of 51., and was promoted. The ills pit was
subsequently destroyed on further support being ob
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Private JOSEPH BRADSHAW (No. 3,471).—A Russian
rifle pit, situated among the rocks overlon.,ing the
Woionzoff Road between the third parallel, right attack,
and the Quarries (at that period in possession of the
enemy), was occupied every night by the Russians, and
their riflemen commanded a portion of the left attack,
and impeded the work in a new battery then being
erected on the extreme right front of the second parallel,
left attack. It was carried in daylight on the 22d of
April, 1855, by two riflemen, one of whom was Private
Bradshaw. He has since received the French War
Me tal. The rifle pit was subsequently destroyed on
further support being obtained.