Chapter VII.)

” ” 30 Landed at Balaclava. 1855 On active service in the Crimea. 1856 On active service in the Crimea till the declaration of peace. ” July 10 Landed at Portsmouth, and after a few days at Aldershot, proceeded to Kingstown for Dublin. ” Aug. 27 Dublin to the Curragh. 1857. March to } A detachment sent from the Curragh to Kilkenny on April } duty during the election. ” Sept. 24 A detachment embarked at Cork for Bombay on active service against the mutineers of the Bengal army. 1857. Nov. 12 The detachment was followed from the Curragh by headquarters and the remainder of the regiment, which embarked at Cork. ” Dec. 3 The detachment arrived at Bombay, and was sent to Poona. (See Chapter VIII.) 1858. Feb. 6 Headquarters and remainder of the regiment arrived at Bombay, and were sent to Poona. For the next twelve months the regiment was split up into many detachments, which frequently changed their stations. Among other places they were temporarily quartered at Colaba (Bombay), Mahableshwar, Poona, Singhur, Malligaum, Nassick, Ahmednagar, Jaulnah, Sattara, Asseerghur, Sholapore, and Adjunta. ” March to } _A second battalion_ was raised at Enniskillen, in April } Ireland. ” Aug. 30 Enniskillen to Londonderry.

FIRST BATTALION.

1859. May 26 Headquarters and five companies left Sholapore for Secunderabad. ” June 21 Arrived at Secunderabad, where they were gradually joined by the detachments, the last of which did not reach headquarters till the spring of 1860.

SECOND BATTALION.

” March 29 Londonderry to the Curragh. ” Oct. 17 The Curragh to Aldershot.

FIRST BATTALION.

1860 At Secunderabad.

SECOND BATTALION.

” October Aldershot to Shorncliffe.

FIRST BATTALION.

1861 At Secunderabad.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Aug. 21 Shorncliffe to Portsmouth.

FIRST BATTALION.

1862 At Secunderabad.

SECOND BATTALION.

” May 28. Portsmouth to Jersey with a detachment at Alderney.

FIRST BATTALION.

1863 At Secunderabad.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Feb. 21 Jersey and Alderney to Parkhurst. ” April 1 Headquarter and eight Companies embarked at Portsmouth for New Zealand. ” ” 12 The remainder of the battalion followed. ” July 2 Headquarters reached Auckland, New Zealand; the second ship arrived somewhat later. The battalion was at once employed on active service. (See Chapter IX.)

FIRST BATTALION.

1864 At Secunderabad.

SECOND BATTALION.

On active service in New Zealand. 1865 The same.

FIRST BATTALION.

1866. Jan. 16. Marched from Secunderabad to Sholapore, arriving on February 8: train to Poona and on to Bombay, where it embarked on two ships, the slower of which did not reach England till June 30th. The battalion was quartered at Shorncliffe. ” Dec. 13 Shorncliffe to Aldershot.

SECOND BATTALION.

On active service in New Zealand.

FIRST BATTALION.

1867. Aug. 19 Aldershot to Chester, with detachments at Weedon, Bradford, and Liverpool.

SECOND BATTALION.

In New Zealand; headquarters at Auckland, with detachments at Taranaki and Napier.

FIRST BATTALION.

1868. May 21 Chester to Edinburgh with detachment at Greenlaw. ” Oct. 14 Edinburgh to the Curragh. ” November Detachments were sent during the elections to Dublin and Naas.

SECOND BATTALION.

In New Zealand: the headquarters and detachments as in 1867, with a company at Wellington.

FIRST BATTALION.

1869. Oct. 26 The Curragh to Belfast; detachments sent at various times to Londonderry, Carrickfergus, Newry, Monaghan, Armagh, Galway, Gort, Portumna, Oughterard, and Birr.

SECOND BATTALION.

In New Zealand: stations as in 1868.

FIRST BATTALION.

1870. June 21 Belfast to Birr. ” July 12 Birr to the Curragh.

SECOND BATTALION.

From New Zealand to Sydney (New South Wales), with detachments at Melbourne (Victoria), Adelaide (South Australia), and Hobart (Tasmania). ” August The battalion embarked at Sydney and Melbourne in two ships, the slower of which arrived at Plymouth on December 4th.

FIRST BATTALION.

1871. May 22 The Curragh to Cork, with a detachment at Camden Fort. ” Aug. 26 Cork to Fermoy.

SECOND BATTALION.

At Devonport.

FIRST BATTALION.

1872. Jan. 18 Embarked at Cork for Malta. ” Jan. 30 Landed at Malta.

SECOND BATTALION.

” July Devonport to Aldershot.

FIRST BATTALION.

1873 At Malta.

SECOND BATTALION.

” August Aldershot to Gosport.

FIRST BATTALION.

1874. Oct. 20 Embarked at Malta for Bombay. ” Nov. 15 Landed at Bombay. ” ” 25 Arrived at Bareilly; detachment at Moradabad.

SECOND BATTALION.

” May Gosport to Shorncliffe.

FIRST BATTALION.

1875 At Bareilly.

SECOND BATTALION.

” June-July Shorncliffe to Aldershot for summer drills and then to Colchester.

FIRST BATTALION.

1876 At Bareilly.

SECOND BATTALION.

” July Colchester to Fermoy, with detachments at Hardbowline, Rocky Island, Tralee, Clonmel, and Mitchelstown.

FIRST BATTALION.

1877 At Bareilly.

SECOND BATTALION.

Fermoy to the Curragh for summer drills and then to Kilkenny, with detachments at Waterford, Clonmel, Duncannon Fort, Carrick-on-Suir.

FIRST BATTALION.

1878. Feb. 13 Bareilly to Loodianah by train, marching on to Ferozepore. ” Feb. 24 Arrived at Ferozepore. ” Sept. 29 Detachments sent to Multan and Dera Ismail Khan.

SECOND BATTALION.

” May 1 Kilkenny to the Curragh. ” Aug. 9 The Curragh to Dublin.

FIRST BATTALION.

1879 At Ferozepore.

SECOND BATTALION.

” May 19 Dublin to Aldershot.

FIRST BATTALION.

1880. Jan. 4-25 On march to Peshawar. ” April 30 Marched to Lundi Kotal on active service in the Afghan war. (See Chapter X.)

SECOND BATTALION.

At Aldershot.

FIRST BATTALION.

1881. Mar. 18-19 Returned to Peshawar. ” April 11 Arrived at Rawal Pindi. ” ” 24 Marched to Kuldanah in the Murree Hills with detachments at Chungla gully and Bara gully. ” Nov. 6 Kuldanah to Rawal Pindi with a detachment at Ghariat.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Oct. 19 Aldershot to Chatham.

FIRST BATTALION.

1882 At Rawal Pindi.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Aug. 11 Chatham to Portsmouth, for Egypt on active service. (See Chapter XI.) After the Tel-el-Kebir campaign was over, the battalion was quartered in Cairo from September 20 to October 11, when it was sent to Alexandria.

FIRST BATTALION.

1883. May 4 Rawal Pindi to Kuldanah, with detachments as before. ” Oct. 11 Kuldanah to Rawal Pindi, and on to Meerut. ” Dec. 11 Arrived at Meerut; detachment at Fategarh.

SECOND BATTALION.

” February Alexandria to Malta. ” May 17 Malta to Portsmouth. ” ” 27 Portsmouth to Aldershot.

FIRST BATTALION.

1884. Aug. 20 Meerut to Bombay. ” ” 29 Sailed for Egypt. ” Sept. 29 Reached Cairo. ” Nov. 12 Left Cairo on active service in the Nile expedition. (See Chapter XII.)

SECOND BATTALION.

” Feb. 28. Embarked for Malta.

FIRST BATTALION.

1885. Aug. 24 Embarked at Alexandria. ” Sept. 9 Arrived at Plymouth. ” Dec. 16 Plymouth to Devonport.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Jan. 7 Embarked at Malta for Bombay. ” ” 26 Arrived at Bombay. ” Feb. 4 Arrived at Umballa. ” April 24. Umballa to Subathu, with detachment at Jutogh.

FIRST BATTALION.

1886 At Devonport.

SECOND BATTALION.

No change of station, except during camp of exercise.

FIRST BATTALION.

1887. Oct. 3 Devonport to Plymouth.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Nov. 4. Subathu to Nowshera, arriving there on December 25th, detachments at Fort Attock and Cherat.

FIRST BATTALION.

1888. Oct. 11. Plymouth to Devonport.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Sept. 21. Nowshera to Derband. On active service in the Black Mountain or Hazara expedition. (See Chapter XIII.) ” Nov. 15. At the end of the operations, Derband to Nowshera, where the battalion arrived on 29th November.

FIRST BATTALION.

1889. May 6 Devonport to Harwich by sea and thence to Colchester.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Oct. 24. To Peshawar for a review by the Viceroy. ” Nov. 3. Peshawar to Nowshera. ” Dec. 18. Nowshera to Peshawar.

FIRST BATTALION.

1890 At Colchester.

SECOND BATTALION.

” April 21. Peshawar to Cherat; detachment at Peshawar. ” Oct. 1 Cherat to Peshawar. ” November At camp of exercise. ” Dec. 5 Began march to Lucknow.

FIRST BATTALION.

1891. Nov. 4 Colchester to the Curragh.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Mar. 3. Arrived at Lucknow; detachment at Fategarh. 1892-93 Neither battalion changed station, except during manœuvres and camps of exercise.

FIRST BATTALION.

1894. Oct. 31. After the summer manœuvres, the battalion made a short halt at Birr, and then proceeded to Limerick.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Nov. 29. Began march from Lucknow to Jubbulpore.

FIRST BATTALION.

1895 At Limerick.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Jan. 2 Arrived at Jubbulpore from Lucknow; detachment at Sangor.

FIRST BATTALION.

1896. While the drainage of the barracks at Limerick was being modernised, part of the battalion was temporarily quartered at Templemore, and then returned to Limerick. A section of mounted infantry were sent to South Africa, and were employed in the Mashonaland expedition. (See Chapter XIV.)

SECOND BATTALION.

At Jubbulpore.

FIRST BATTALION.

1897 At Limerick.

SECOND BATTALION.

” Sept. 15. Jubbulpore for Rawal Pindi, on active service on the Tirah campaign. (See Chapter XIII.)

FIRST BATTALION.

1898. Aug. 30. Limerick to Buttevant, with detachment at Clonmel.

SECOND BATTALION.

” April Arrived at Mhow from Rawal Pindi; detachment at Indore.

FIRST BATTALION.

1899. Nov. 23. Buttevant to Aldershot. ” Dec. 16. Embarked at Southampton for South Africa on active service. (See Chapters XIV. and XV.)

SECOND BATTALION.

At Mhow.

FIRST BATTALION.

1900 On active service in South Africa.

SECOND BATTALION.

At Mhow.

FIRST BATTALION.

1901 On active service in South Africa.

SECOND BATTALION.

At Mhow; detachments at Indore, Kamptee, and Sitabaldee.

FIRST BATTALION.

1902. (to June 1) On active service in South Africa.

SECOND BATTALION.

” April 28 Mhow to Kamptee.

APPENDIX 2.

CASUALTY ROLL.

(In this Appendix an attempt has been made to collect the names of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and private soldiers of the regiment who in its many campaigns have been killed or wounded, or who died from accident or disease. The information about the losses in the wars of William III. and of Marlborough is very incomplete, for it is obvious that far greater numbers of officers and men must have perished than are recorded by Parker, Kane, and Stearne, who only mention the casualties in battles and sieges of great importance. The names of non-commissioned officers and men who, though wounded, recovered from their injuries cannot be traced further back than the Crimean war.)

(A).

WILLIAM III.’s CAMPAIGNS.

1690. 1st Siege of Limerick. (Though seven officers are said to have been killed and eight wounded, the following are the only names that can be traced.)

Officers Killed Captains R. Needham and C. Brabazon; Lieutenant P. Latham and Ensign ---- Smith. Died of Lieutenant-Colonel G. Newcomb (or Newcomen). wounds Wounded Colonel the Earl of Meath; Lieutenants R. Blakeney and C. Hubblethorne. Other ranks More than 100 killed or wounded.

1691. Battle of Aughrim.

Officers Killed Captain ---- Butler. Wounded A major, a captain, and two subalterns (names unknown). Other ranks 7 killed, 8 wounded.

1695. Siege of Namur.

Officers Killed Lieutenant-Colonel A. Ormsby; Captains B. Purefoy, H. Pinsent, N. Carteret; Lieutenants C. Fitzmorris and S. Ramme; Ensigns A. Fettyplace, ---- Blunt, H. Baker, and S. Hayter. Died of Captain John Southwell; Ensign B. Lister (or wounds Leycester) and an officer whose name cannot be traced. Wounded Colonel Frederick Hamilton; Captains R. Kane, F. Duroure, H. Seymour, and W. Southwell; Lieutenants L. La Planche, T. Brereton, C. Hybert (or Hibbert), and A. Rolleston; Ensigns T. Gifford, J. Ormsby, and W. Blakeney. Other ranks The losses in killed or wounded were 380 or 271. (See Chapter I. p. 21.)

(B).

MARLBOROUGH’S CAMPAIGNS

IN THE WAR OF THE SPANISH SUCCESSION.

1704. Capture of the Schellenberg.

Officers Wounded Captain M. Leathes; Ensigns J. Pinsent (or Pensant), S. Gilman, and E. Walsh. Non-commissioned officers 1 killed, 3 wounded. Privates 11 killed, 32 wounded.

Battle of Blenheim.

Officers Killed Captains H. Browne and A. Rolleston; Ensign W. Moyle. Died of Captain W. Vaughan (or Vauclin). wounds Wounded Major R. Kane; Captains F. de la Penotière and N. Hussey; Lieutenants W. Weddall (or Weddell), S. Roberts, J. Harvey, B. Smith, W. Blakeney, and Ensign R. Tripp. Non-commissioned officers 5 killed, 9 wounded. Privates 52 killed, 87 wounded.

1706. Battle of Ramillies. The regiment is said to have been “greatly mauled” in the battle. (See Chapter II. p. 44.)

1706. Siege of Menin.

Officers Killed 2 captains and 5 subalterns. Wounded Captain-Lieutenant Parker and seven others. (Other names unknown.) Other ranks About 100 killed or wounded.

1708. Battle of Oudenarde.

Officers Killed 1 lieutenant (name not known). Other ranks 8 killed, 12 wounded.

Siege of Lille.

Officers Killed 2 captains, 3 subalterns. (Names not known.) Wounded Major and several others. (Names not known.) Other ranks 200 killed or wounded.

1709. Siege of Tournai. See Chapter II. p. 55. It is obvious that the regiment suffered considerably; but the numbers are not clear.

Battle of Malplaquet.

Officers Wounded 2 (names not known). Other ranks 10 killed or wounded.

1710. Siege of Aire.

Officers Killed 3 (names not known). Wounded 5 (names not known). Other ranks 80 killed or wounded.

1711. Siege of Bouchain.

Officers Wounded 4 (names not known). Other ranks About 40 killed or wounded.

(C).

THE WAR WITH THE AMERICAN COLONISTS.

1775. Retreat from Concord and Lexington.

Killed Privates S. Lee and J. Russell. Wounded 4 private soldiers.

Battle of Bunker’s Hill.

Officers Wounded Lieutenant W. Richardson. Other ranks Killed Privates D. Flynn, T. Smith, and W. Sorrel. Wounded 7 private soldiers.

(D).

1793. THE DEFENCE OF TOULON.

Officers Missing (prisoner of war) Lieutenant George Minchin. Other ranks-- Killed or died from wounds or of disease-- Sergeants R. House, J. Russell, M. Nowlan. Corporal P. Hanson. Privates E. Murdoch, T. Griffiths, W. Briggs, W. Wilkinson, P. M‘Gurke, J. Harper, J. Molloy, W. Allen, D. Madden, J. Shelly, C. Reed, H. Allen, T. Border, W. Warren, J. Church, M. M‘Ilvany, J. Winch, A. Price, W. Sheen, T. Field, J. Mayo, P. White, J. Riddell, G. Lacey, J. Cruickshanks, E. Strange, P. Roberts, H. Foy, H. Costello, B. Blazor, J. Smith, W. Bowyer, W. Cable, B. Johnson.

(E).

1794. CORSICA.

(Killed in action or died from wounds, accident, or disease between April 1794 and December 1794.)

Officers Lieutenant W. Byron (killed); Ensign F. Pennyman, Surgeons C. Kennelly, and T. Jackson (died of disease). Sergeants A. White, A. Turnbull, J. Abraham, E. Turnbull, W. Taylor, J. Antwhiste, D. M‘Donald, T. Astley, W. Slade. Corporals T. Porter, S. Kerns, W. Moran, W. Irwin, J. Bishop, W. Cooper. Privates T. Philips, C. Chaplain, J. Browning, C. Sheridan, D. Fielding. J. Eadon, G. M‘Lean, J. Derry, J. Willington, J. Blacker, C. Turner, T. Hopkins, W. Bennett, J. Blake, J. Quinn, C. Riche, M. Striffen, M. Reilly, H. M‘Mullen, J. Crowley, W. Huskins, J. Carey, M. Lloyd, T. Walsh, H. Marshall, J. Cooke, T. Connor, J. Joyce, J. Rubb, M. Finlan, G. Diamond, E. Warr, P. Gallougher senr., P. Rian, W. O’Neill, E. Doyle, W. Keane, T. Coyle, O. Kelly, R. German, J. Henly, M. Healy, C. Stagman, P. Dunn, M. Rian, J. M‘Surley, H. Collins, J. Butcher, V. Smith, T. David, D. Mott, J. Donolly, M. Martin, J. Monaghan, M. Flanaghan, B. Harrison, T. Cooper, W. Jael, J. Birch, T. Ledgerwood, W. Cooke, T. Campbell, T. Martin, W. Callaghan, S. Bland, W. Scott, J. Red, J. Eagon, T. Crumlish, W. Garilt, G. Benson, J. Thompson, J. Millar, B. Cooke, T. Abraham, F. Walsh, J. Reynolds, J. Douch, J. Carleton, G. Plumer, M. Burke, J. O’Brien, J. Edwards, J. Paterson, J. Weir, C. Harrison, F. Rearden, G. Westwood, W. Watson, F. Evans, P. Gallougher junr., T. Hughes, J. Smith, J. Shonplatter, W. Hervey, W. Honoretta, F. Lynder, T. Handley, P. Carr, D. Houlahan, A. Jordan, T. Murphy, J. Conlin, W. Bowland, J. Fisher, A. Hart, G. Texter, W. Anderson, J. Hengly, T. Tuesby, G. Nockton, J. Spense, P. Kennedy, J. Carden, W. Scullard, J. Roarke, W. Tatton, J. Nolan, T. Drinnett, C. Dyson, T. Kinch, E. Eamer, J. Campbell, D. Ford, J. Morgan, J. Branan, W. Newton, J. Dufty, J. M‘Donagh, J. Gallougher, M. M‘Loughlin, M. Murphy, T. Perkins, H. Loughrie, P. Cummins, J. Irwin, T. Moorhouse, W. Taggart, G. Mosey, W. Browse, W. Ellis, J. Farnsworth, J. Shields, T. Harris, G. Robinson, T. Lee, A. Pithie, R. Divers, C. Reardon, J. Mulconray, C. Reeny, T. Bergin, T. Wilson, J. Lee, J. Kelly.

(F).

1801. EGYPT.

Killed--

Officers Captain-Lieutenant G. Jones. Other ranks None.

Died of wounds, accident, or disease--

Officers Captain W. Morgue; Ensigns H. Bruley and W. Brand; Quartermaster M. M‘Dermott. Sergeants T. Houlahen, P. Marten, P. Bennett, J. Maxwell, H. Francis. Corporals J. Burrows, J. Sanders, E. Cassidy. Drummers T. Acton, S. Acton, G. Rutledge, J. Kyatt. Privates J. Gallougher, L. Doyle, J. Farrell, O. Brislow, P. Robinson, M. Milkerrine, J. Clark, J. Dufree, S. Bacon, L. Delaney, P. Ennisy, J. Grimshaw, J. Hammond, P. Kiguire, T. Connolly, J. Oliver, J. Tonar, W. Hillier, G. Needhem, W. Thompson, J. Cummins, R. Graham, W. Harris, G. Newbold, W. Willington, J. Boyle, W. Dempsey, J. M‘Cawley, T. Kelly, J. Mayor, W. Burgess, S. Bryan, T. Marsden, H. Athe, T. Marten, J. Hunt, D. Mahoney, P. Marsh, J. Skiene, J. Neil, D. Clarke, J. Dempsey, T. Finlin, H. Poole.

(G).

1840-2. CHINA.

Officers Killed in action Lieutenant-Colonel N. R. Tomlinson; Captain C. J. R. Collinson.

Died of disease Major R. Hammill (1841); Lieutenants H. F. Vavasour (1840), S. Haly (1841), G. W. Davis (1841), A. Wilson (adjutant) (1841), F. Swinburne (1841), J. Cockrane (1842), D. Edwardes (1842), Hon. C. H. Stratford (1842); Ensign L. M. T. Humphreys (1842); Assistant-Surgeon J. Baker.

Wounded Captain J. J. Sargent; Lieutenants D. Edwards, G. Hilliard, A. Murray, E. Jodrell, S. Bernard.

Sergeants Killed Paymaster-Sergeant E. Fitzgerald.

Died of wounds Colour-Sergeant W. Kiscadden.

Died of disease Orderly-Room Clerk R. Bullock; Colour-Sergeant M. Switzer, B. M‘Clennon, H. Smith, J. Brady, J. Cummin, P. Molan.

Corporals Died of wounds J. Bushell.

Died of disease J. M‘Carthy, J. Farlow, J. Spratt, J. Wilson, J. Henry, J. M‘Carthy, M. M‘Entaggart, W. Peake, A. Dixon, J. Connors.

Drummers Died of disease D. Moore, E. Poulteney, P. Callopy.

Privates Killed J. Henry, P. Sheppard.

Died of wounds J. Mulhaven, G. Bond, P. Gorman, J. Power.

Died from accident or drowning P. Mineham, A. Scott.

Died of disease H. Crozier, J. Turner, G. M‘Cormick, E. M‘Cabe, J. Dailey, J. Short, J. Hensey, J. Warrell, M. Mackay, G. Cullwell, E. Haslam, J. Maginniss, T. Short, R. Pawell, W. Abraham, R. M‘Henry, E. Gallagnet, M. Connors, H. Kelly, W. Holey, J. Spears, R. M‘Garthy, J. Connell, M. M‘Wheney, P. Burke, M. M‘Grath, H. Crangle, M. Nowland, W. M‘Keown, G. Moirow, J. Murphy, M. Fullerton, P. Haran, T. Grace, M. Harsham, H. Frederick, M. White, D. Hogan, A. Woods, M. Kenna, D. Carroll, J. Short, J. M‘Combe, H. Quierland, J. Houston, J. Parry, A. Macauley, J. M‘Murray, T. Denahey, J. Shaw, W. Devine, A. M‘Donald, A. Meehan, J. Connell, G. Banks, A. Muldoon, R. Hayes, J. Ward, B. Thompson, D. M‘Auliffe, J. Maley, D. Chambers, J. Slattery, C. Flanagan, D. Evans, G. Douglass, R. Johnston, P. Downs, M. Murray, J. Mackay, J. Coady, S. Gaffney, E. Hewitt, D. Hoolohan, T. M‘Elvasey, R. M‘Ginday, M. Carroll, M. M‘Grath, G. Crummey, C. Burke, J. Taylor, D. Hogan, T. Paine, M. Shanahan, P. Bratman, M. Bollard, A. Carroll, L. Downey, M. Hayes, T. M‘Donald, P. Meighan, J. Mulharen, M. Punlan, J. Raftery, J. Tackney, J. Higgins, I. Pratt, C. Frere, W. Harvey, W. Greay, M. Rodgers, M. Allen, F. Briscoe, P. Finn, P. Dolan, M. Casey, M. Grogan, J. Costello, J. Connors, M. Mahony, E. Purlan, D. Delany, M. Gallagher, J. Crosby, P. Rodgers, J. Kelly (ii.), J. Tresham, C. Rourke, J. Kelly (i.), J. Murtha, H. M‘Grath, T. Connor, M. Ryder, J. Morris, M. Mullaly, J. M‘Dermott, W. Sheppard, W. Hamilton, H. Henry, A. Quinn, C. Ryan, W. Redmond, F. O’Connell, J. Johnston, J. Scott, J. Coon, H. M‘Nabb, M. Hayes, D. Bloomfield, G. Gunning, G. Jamison, D. Conrahey, B. O’Kara, J. Moroney, M. Morgan, A. Woods, D. Carr, G. Bond, H. Forster, P. Gorman, J. M‘Guire, P. Scalley, M. Callins, W. Abraham, E. Gallagher, H. Kelly, P. Horan, G. Morron, E. Poulteny, J. Shaw, J. Ward, D. M‘Auliffe, P. Downes, M. Murray, G. Crummey, C. Burke, S. Buffney, J. Davies, R. Bradley, P. Hogan, J. Mulvehill, J. M‘Clemnay, J. Devlin, S. Cannan, E. Bourke, J. Henry, J. Laverty, J. Meade, P. Minehan, B. Pearson, J. Power, P. Skey, A. Scott, P. Sheppard, P. Wang, E. Bourke, W. Cormack, T. Fizzell, J. Kennedy, P. Kernan, G. Lilly, P. Moran, T. Motley, J. M‘Kenna, H. O’Brien, M. Parsons, W. Birby, P. Skey, P. Tunney, J. Wade, J. White, P. Daly.

(H).

1852-3. THE SECOND WAR WITH BURMA.

Officers--

Killed in action or died of wounds-- Lieutenants R. Doran, W. P. Cockburn.

Died of disease-- Lieutenant-Colonel C. J. Coote; Captain A. Gillespie; Lieutenant F. Lillie.

Other ranks--

Killed in action or died of wounds-- Sergeant W. M‘T. Shanks. Corporal M. Ganley. Drummer W. Brown. Privates M. M‘Dermott, J. Noland, G. Roarke, J. Sweeny, J. Tuppy, T. Cooney, J. Crossin, T. Dowd, T. Egan, J. M‘Goughlin, J. Ryan (2), J. Ryder, W. Wall (2).

Died of disease or from accident-- Sergeants Quartermaster-Sergeant C. Harman; Orderly-Room Clerk J. Ford; Drum-Major R. Harringan; Colour-Sergeants S. Fullerton, M. Dutton, P. Hackett, J. Hogan; Sergeants C. D. Carry, A. Owens, T. Gaffney, A. M‘Clean, O. Manus, J. Murray, C. Quinn, S. M. Thackery, G. Cary. Corporals W. Bowles, J. H. Briscoe, T. Donaher, R. Moore, J. Kelly, C. M‘Cracken, P. Luthervill, M. Rodgers, J. Brady, W. Wheeldon, P. Fladdeny. Drummers W. Nelligan, J. Lyons, E. Lyon, J. Storan. Privates P. Burke, T. Bourke, W. Canty, P. Carroll, G. Cooper, M. Crannich, E. Crow, P. Dalton, B. Daly, T. Daly, M. Donnell, M. Doyle, J. Dwyer, T. Fox, T. Foy, W. Kelly (iii.), P. Kennedy, P. Kiley, W. Lesinane, J. Lynch, W. Lynch, R. M‘Knight, J. Maher, J. Mathews, P. Meighan, J. Moran, J. P. Murphy, M. Nicholas, M. O’Brien, P. O’Loughlin, M. Phelan, T. Pilkington, M. Power, N. Power, T. Rubie, J. Shaw, J. Shea, M. Shean, J. Simmons, J. Toole, M. Tynan, R. Williams, W. Ball, G. Browne, T. Calligan, M. Carragher, M. Casgrove, E. M. Devine, D. Dowd, J. Doyle, W. Duggan, T. Dunne, J. Ferguson, D. Flannedy, M. Gleeson, S. Griffin, L. Hardiman, J. Harris, T. Harrington, P. Healy, J. Heffirnan, M. Hogan, J. Kelly, J. M‘Donald, Patrick M‘Kenna, Phelix M‘Kenna, L. M‘Loughlin (drowned), D. Murphy, L. Nolan, T. Noland, T. Parsons, W. M. Roden, T. Ryan (ii.), R. Ryder, T. Shea, D. Sullivan, M. Tierney, M. Walsh (ii.), G. Alcock, W. Allen, S. Archbold, P. Barry (i.), P. Bennett, P. Boylan, M. Brien, J. Bralley, M. Butler, J. Cain, S. Campbell, J. Cushman (drowned), T. Collins, W. Connelly, R. Cotter, P. Coughlan, J. Cummins, T. Cummins, E. Deakins, M. Dee, P. Donnelly, M. Duggan, T. Fenton, M. Fitman, E. Fitzgerald, C. Flanagan, J. Fleming, W. Fullerham, P. Gallagher, J. Gallagher, J. Glavin, J. Hamilton, J. Hopkins, E. Hunter, M. Kelly, T. Kelly, J. Lawler, T. Leahy, T. Leary, J. M‘Cabe, E. Macken, D. Meade, J. Mulholland, J. Murphy (iii.), M. Murphy, T. Mead, T. Parken, P. Power, P. Ryan (ii.), P. Ryan, W. Smart, H. Stewart, J. Storen, M. Sullivan, M. Tooney, J. Warren, R. Welch, J. Williams, W. Wingrove, M. Barrett, M. Baulden, F. Browne, J. Byrne, D. Cahal, J. Callaghan (ii.), J. Carty, M. Coan, M. Cooney, H. Copley, J. Cramteh, R. Creery, J. Currey, P. Derkin, M. Devine, J. Donnelly, J. Duggan (ii.), P. Dugan, W. H. Edwards, P. English, J. Farrell, D. Fennell, P. Fenton, P. Finigan, M. Fitzgerald, J. Flynn, L. Foley, M. Gannon, J. Gibney, P. Glynn, W. Hamilton, S. Harrington, M. Hayes, J. Hill, E. Hogan, J. Hunt, J. Ingles, M. Kain, J. Kavanagh, J. Kearley, P. Kelly, C. Kennally, J. Kettewell, G. King, J. M‘Cabe, J. M‘Cormick, R. M‘Farland, A. M‘Gill, J. M‘Glynn, J. Mahony, J. May, N. Moore, J. Mulhern, M. Murphy, M. Murphy (ii.), W. Murray, J. Neil, C. Pendergrast, P. Plant, R. Power, J. Reidy, D. Roche, D. Ronan, J. Scally, P. Sheehan, T. Sheehan, P. Sheridan, M. Sullivan, G. Taylor, W. Taylor, J. Vanee, H. Vaughan, N. Walsh, J. Walsh, J. Wilkinson, D. Baxan, R. Barratt, J. Bourke, M. Boyle, P. Byrne, T. Caffrey, R. Calvert, J. Carrall (ii.), M. Cavanagh, J. Collins, J. Cormick, P. Daly (ii.), R. Donovan, M. Flaherty, M. Foley, W. Gore, J. Gough, J. Green (i.), J. Griffen, W. Hallinan, E. Hauranan, J. Harnan, P. Hassett, O. Hederman, R. Kavanagh, H. Kelly, W. Keris, J. Lonsdale, J. M‘Corvill, J. M‘Cormick, F. M‘Guire, W. M‘Kernon, R. M‘Kirn, E. M‘Manus, M. M‘Mamara, S. Maggs, C. Mahoney, J. Mooney, J. Moore, J. Morgan, T. O’Dea, R. Olliver, W. Pedlow, E. Penrose, J. Rahally, J. Ready, J. Reardon (i.), W. Roberts, D. Ryan, T. Sullivan, P. Tancred, W. Wall, W. Whipple, J. Worrell, A. Edmonds, D. Bourke, J. Broderick, J. Brown, J. Costigan, J. Daly, T. Delahunty, J. Dunn, J. Durnin, E. Flinter, A. Harrington, C. Heffernan, S. Honrihan, A. Horragan, J. Kelly (ii.), W. Kelly (ii.), D. Kelly, D. Kennedy, J. King, J. Kyley, J. Langston, J. Lanregan, S. Lightbody, J. M‘Cracken, J. Moran, P. Murphy, M. Murphy, F. Murray, D. Murray, J. Nolan, J. O’Trien, J. Quigley, M. Quinn, E. Ready, W. Sherridan, F. Stewart, H. Tate, J. Taylor, P. Ternon, J. Tierney, J. Todd, L. Walsh, J. Weir, J. Barnwill, J. Buckley, R. Delahunty, P. Garrity, P. Hardiman, M. Hayes, C. Henry, J. Lamb, O. Reagan, J. Toohey.

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1854-6. THE WAR IN THE CRIMEA.

Officers--

Killed Lieutenant J. W. Meurant. Died of disease Lieutenant E. D. Ricard. Wounded Major J. Clarke Kennedy; Captains A. Armstrong, J. Cormick, M. J. Hayman, H. F. Stephenson, J. G. Wilkinson; Lieutenants W. O’B. Taylor, F. Fearnley, C. Hotham, W. Kemp.

Other ranks--

Killed-- Sergeant Colour-Sergeant T. Mallow. Corporals M. Hartigan, G. Morgan, J. Watson. Privates O. Whelan, W. Birmingham, J. Cashman, M. Cantlin, T. Cotter, F. Degnan, P. Dowd, K. Flynn, K. Gordon, M. Gorman, C. Hannagan, A. Keane, P. Kearns, L. Keelan, J. Lynch, T. M‘Cormick, W. M‘Cormick, S. M‘Evoy, J. Malony, M. Murphy (ii.), P. Malony, J. Murray, D. O’Brien, G. Pugh, B. Quinn, J. Rodgers, D. Walpole, T. Cavanagh, J. Clarke, T. Donovan, P. Kelcher, J. Nolan, R. Nugent, J. Reeves, J. Reilly, D. Rourke, P. Smith.

Died of wounds-- Sergeant Colour-Sergeant G. Wildenham, T. Studdart. Corporal J. Leahy. Drummer W. Cardwell. Privates M. Keane, J. Ahern, P. Bryan, J. Carroll, A. Church, J. Dolan, T. Edmonds, R. Entwistle, T. Fragan, R. Fenton, M. Hallinan, M. Hanrahan, M. Kennally, H. M‘Cabe, M. M‘Gawley, J. M‘Gowan, P. Masterson, M. Moriarty, W. Quinn, W. Rainey, J. Ryan, G. P. Storey, J. Tigue, P. Tobin, J. Wiggins, J. Woods, P. Leary, J. Doyle, W. Hamilton, W. Howes, D. M‘Carthy, H. M‘Guinness, D. Murray, T. O’Leary, P. Ryan, J. Sessnan, M. Sheehan, T. Smyth, R. Walsh, J. Sullivan.

Died of disease-- Sergeants Hospital-Sergeant J. M‘Gill; Sergeants J. Bogle, A. M‘Cormick. Corporals J. Brimage, J. Lacey, P. Kilkelly. Privates G. Beckett, T. Carmode, M. Carmody, P. Carroll, R. Clark, P. Collins, I. Cooke, W. Davis, W. Deane, J. Develin, J. Exham, W. Fry, J. Garvey, J. Grogan, A. Haigh, H. Hobson, T. Halt, M. Keeffe, A. Killeen, R. Lowe, T. M‘Namara, P. Mangan, J. Mangner, J. Mathews, J. Manning, M. Mulcahy, M. Murphy, J. O’Brien, J. O’Neill, W. Pelitt, M. Purcell, P. Quealy, D. A. Shehin, J. Smith (ii.), W. Smyth, R. T. Young, M. Walsh, W. Deegan, E. Ridgeway, J. Blair, J. Byrnes, J. Fragan, W. Foord, J. Harte, A. Hickey, S. M‘Namara, P. Murtha, B. Ready, J. Russell, A. Scott, C. Slattery, G. Ablett, G. Coxall, E. Green, M. M‘Donald, G. M‘Kone, J. Morris, J. Shea, J. Secrett, J. Hilton, J. Brien, T. Farrelly, J. Fleming, H. Neill, D. Leary, W. Barlow, M. Cash, T. Caffey, G. Scales, T. Sullivan, J. Whelan, P. Rooney, H. Palmer.

Wounded-- Sergeants Colour-Sergeants J. Orchard, J. Proctor; Sergeants N. Hunter, J. Hobbs, M. M‘Key, F. Bartlett, P. Carroll, G. Clarke, E. Dunne, J. Gleeson, J. Grant, J. Hallissey, C. Keenan, T. M‘Carthy, H. Morton, T. O’Donnell, E. Owen, W. Reside, R. Sheehan, W. Stewart, W. Stuart, P. Collins, J. Harvey, J. Jackson, C. Keenan. Corporals J. Ryan, D. Murphy, J. Maddigan, J. Dillon, P. Kuniare, C. Newman, M. O’Connor, H. Sherdy, R. Waters, J. Marks, M. Rourke, C. Newman. Drummers T. M‘Grath, J. Molloy. Privates J. Connors, H. Griffiths, T. M‘Hale, M. Rowley, J. Hopkins, P. M‘Guire, J. Malmey, P. Hughes, O. Sweeney, P. Brody, M. Flannery, J. Ford, T. Green, J. Hamilton, T. Ryan, D. Buckley, T. Farrelly, W. Fulham, J. M‘Dermott, P. Mullhalley, P. Sullivan, F. Toole, T. Vyse, P. Abbott, R. Baglin, T. Bailey, M. Brogan, W. Browne, J. Callaghan, J. Casey, M. Cawley, C. Clancey, J. Clancey, E. Clayton, John Coleman, Jerh. Coleman, J. Collins, M. Collins, P. Collins, F. Comisky, M. Condon, M. Connell, O. Connell, J. Cotton, T. Coulter, J. Cox, P. Coyle, M. Cremine, P. Cullinan, T. Cumiskey, P. Cummins, J. Curtin, J. Dacy, J. Dennis, A. Desmond, J. Desmond, R. Doherty, P. Donohoe, P. Donovan, J. Dougherty, P. Dowd, J. Downs, Jos. Doyle, D. Driscoll, T. Dimphy, J. Duggan, J. Dunn, J. Edgill, M. Edwards, W. Fallon, J. Farrell, N. Farrell, C. Fielding, P. Finnegan, J. FitzGerald, T. Flaherty, T. Flannagan, J. Fleming, G. Foote, J. Forster, C. Fry, M. Glamson, W. Good, F. Goody, A. Gorman, P. Greeman, J. Gultry, T. Haggarty, M. Hair, A. Hardy, J. Harrington (i.), J. Harrington (ii.), R. Harris, T. Hasleton, D. Hayes, J. Hayes, J. Henry, D. Hogan, J. Houston, J. Hughes, P. Hughes, L. Jerman, D. Keane, M. Kennedy, C. Keilly, P. Kilty, G. Killeen, J. Lancaster, E. Langton, P. Leary (ii.), T. Leary, J. Lebart, G. Lucas, J. Lynch, C. M‘Carthy, J. M‘Carthy, J. M‘Cawley, J. M‘Garagle, H. M‘Gavin, M. M‘Gawley, J. M‘Gowen, M. M‘Guire, J. M‘Guinness, T. M‘Hales, O. M‘Kevill, J. M‘Longlin, J. M‘Nally, O. M‘Nally, M. Mackay, J. Maher, W. Maher, W. Malley, T. Mangan, H. Mansfield, J. Marks, R. Marsh, T. Medhurst, W. Milliard, C. Moreland, J. Morrow, T. Mulready, P. C. Murphy, J. Murphy, P. Murphy, T. Murphy (i.), T. Murphy (ii.), H. Nanton, H. Neill, J. Nunn, J. O’Brien, P. O’Brien, J. O’Reegan, J. O’Sullivan, H. Powell, M. Prior, A. Quillan, T. Quillan, W. Rainey, J. Reagan, J. Reeves, J. Roach, T. Roberts, D. Robinson, T. Rohan, D. Rourke, J. Ryan (ii.), M. Ryan, E. Scanlon, M. Shaw, C. Sheehan, J. Sherrook, J. Shihy, T. Singleton, J. Slowey, A. Small, Pat. Smith, Phillip Smith, J. Spright, T. Sullivan, H. Spaulding, J. Swift, P. Taffe, T. Talbot, H. Thompson, E. Walsh, R. Walsh, W. Warwick, J. Whelan, P. Winne, T. Wyse, P. Bannan, M. Byrnes, J. Crowley, J. Jordon, T. O’Brien, D. Quill, H. Spaulding, H. Tue, D. Quilley, E. Ashton, J. Buckley, B. Keffe, J. Lyons, P. Burley, M. Dignam, T. M‘Mahon, J. Morrow, B. Flanahan, J. O’Brien, W. Fallan, C. Fry, J. Cantlin, T. Medhurst, D. O’Connell, J. Stanley, T. M‘Mahon, J. Halinan, M. Collins, G. Baker, W. Hamilton, J. Lawlor, T. Singleton, J. Kerry, W. M‘Crackin, M. Glamson, R. Keefe, J. Curry, D. Kane, H. M‘Cann, M. Quigley, J. Quilligan, J. Butler, T. Linihan, J. Sullivan, J. Murphy, J. O’Rogan, P. O’Donnell.

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1858-9. OPERATIONS DURING THE MUTINY IN INDIA.

Deaths from disease-- Officers Captain W. F. G. Forster; Lieutenant T. Watt; Assistant-Surgeon C. E. Porteous.

Other ranks-- Privates J. Jones, P. M‘Caskir, G. Sutton, P. Travers, T. Gayner, T. Hogan, W. M‘Kenna, J. Shihey, J. Cronin, G. Drakin, J. D. Finne, C. Walker, T. Williams, R. Allen, H. Bloomer, F. Carter, E. Clayton, T. Gallagher, J. Hinley, J. Jennings, J. Lee, P. Loughrey, T. Murphy, A. Scott, T. Slater, J. Sweeney, J. Wilkinson.

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1863-1867. NEW ZEALAND.

Officers--

March 30-April 2, 1864. Capture of the _pah_ at Orakau.

Mortally wounded--Brevet-Major J. T. Ring.

Died of accident or disease during the war-- Lieutenants F. P. Leonard (1864) and O. R. Lawson (drowned 1865); Ensign G. B. Jenkins (drowned 1865).

Other ranks--

July 17th 1863. Attack on a convoy in the Hunua forest.

Killed Privates A. Jamieson, F. Macgrath, J. Scott, J. Limerick. Wounded Sergeant W. Lawson; Corporals Flinn and Kee; Lance-Corporal Kavanagh; Privates Keene, Gibbons, H. Hurst, H. Ryan, A. M. Cague, T. Connors.

July 22nd 1863. Affair at Keri-Keri.

Killed Private John Ewins. Wounded Privates J. Hamilton, T. Dunbar, ---- Conroy, J. FitzGerald.

August 25th 1863. Affair in the Hunua forest.

Wounded Private L. Glover.

March 30th-April 2nd 1864. Capture of the _pah_ at Orakau.

Killed Sergeant W. Lawson; Privates T. Carroll, M. Bellaine, T. Traynor, H. Cassedy. Died of wounds--Privates J. O’Donnell, T. Hannon, G. Gallagher. Wounded Corporal Johnson; Drummer Lyon; Lance-Corporal G. Carroll; Privates J. Close, G. Thomas, P. Fax, J. Carlisle, J. Stainton, E. Jenkins.

January 24th-25th 1865. The affair at Nukumaru.

Officers--No losses.

Other ranks--

Killed Privates P. Conlin, J. Brien, S. Heathwood. Died of wounds--Private T. Graham. Wounded Lance-Corporal J. Scott; Privates J. Boyle, C. Rivers, J. Dorez, C. Gallagher, P. Cranny, T. Lock, F. Trevor, D. Watkins, R. High, P. Wheelon. Died of accident or disease during the war-- Sergeants Colour-Sergeant J. J. Hawkesby. Corporal T. Armstrong. Drummer A. Cassedy.

Privates D. Carrall, T. Connell, D. Aldecroft (drowned), P. Kennedy, J. Moran, J. Murray, J. O’Meally (drowned), J. O’Neil (drowned), W. Carroll, W. M‘Dowell, W. O’Rourke (drowned), M. Cussen, B. Bolton, A. Conner, J. Hallman, W. M‘Carton, M. Quinn, M. Staunton, J. Hennesery, P. Leslie, J. Plunket, G. Ridgway (drowned), M. Slattery (drowned), J. Lockling, C. Roarke (drowned), E. Smith (drowned), G. Clarke, H. Kilroy, J. Sadler, P. Shea, E. Lawlor, T. Crosson, J. Harrity, J. M‘Enerney, S. Welbey, C. Devling.

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1878-80. AFGHAN WAR.

Losses of the first Battalion from accident or disease while on the line of communication in the Khyber Pass.

Officer--

Quartermaster R. Barrett.

Non-commissioned officers, &c.--

Quartermaster-Sergeant A. Keating; Colour-Sergeant A. Bagnall; Sergeants J. Mann and J. M‘Connell. Corporals J. Connelly and J. Cox. Drummer J. Manley. Privates P. Darmody, M. Delaney, R. Dillon, W. Fitzgerald, M. Kehoe, H. King, G. M‘Donnell, D. M‘Guill, W. Milne, J. Monaghan, P. Shea, R. Bolger, J. Burke, T. Carthy, J. Cleary, P. Dumphy, J. Freeman, M. Haldon, J. Lee, J. Madden, J. O’Brien, R. Keeffe, J. Poe, A. Thompson, P. Carroll, J. M‘Guire, J. Galavin, T. O’Connell, M. Downey, T. Graham, J. Kenny, T. Reiddy, P. Traynor, M. O’Donnell, P. Hudson, T. Preston, J. Kennedy, A. Newman, J. Perkins, J. Moore, W. Johnson, G. Kelly, T. Kelly, A. Keefe, J. Barry, J. Gorman, T. Murphy, T. Dunne, B. Farrell, P. Hackett, M. Keane, A. Pinner, M. Whelan.

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1882. EGYPT.

Kassasin. 9th September 1882.

Wounded Captain H. H. Edwards (attached from Royal Welsh Fusiliers); Privates Richard Keough and Richard Burke.

Tel-el-Kebir. 13th September 1882.

Officers and other ranks--

Killed Captain C. M. Jones (attached from the Connaught Rangers); Lance-Corporal F. B. Devine; Privates P. Milligan and P. Stars. Mortally wounded Privates C. Looby, J. Woodall, P. Maher, H. Lines. Wounded Lieutenants A. G. Chichester and H. H. Drummond-Wolff (attached from the Royal Fusiliers); Colour-Sergeant W. Savage; Sergeant M. Darmedy; Privates P. Ryan, J. Shea, P. Connelly, J. Sexton, P. Neill, M. Fleming, J. Mannering, P. Malone, P. Gough, J. Goulding, T. Dalton, and J. Cannon.

The following died from accident or disease during the campaign--

Armourer-Sergeant T. Gillson; Sergeants M. Harper, T. Holmes, C. Whiteside; Drummer J. O’Connor; Boy A. Paradine; Privates J. Brophy, M. Callaghan, N. Fardy, H. Gardner, J. Gulliver, P. Jordan, P. Joyce, J. Maher (drowned), J. Ryan (1), J. Ryan (2), E. Street, J. Willis, E. Whelan.

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1884-5. THE CAMPAIGN ON THE NILE.

Casualties at Abu Klea on 16th and 17th February 1885.

16th.

Officer--

Severely wounded Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant Jamieson.

Other ranks--

Severely wounded Sergeant Hanraham.

Slightly wounded Corporal Farrell; Privates Kerwick, Daveney, Daley, M‘Loughlin, Murphy, Porter.

17th.

Privates Norris, Healey, M‘Keevor, Glashier, M‘Guire.

Deaths from accident or disease during the campaign--

Sergeant R. Squire. Corporal J. Kennedy; Lance-Corporal T. Kennedy. Privates P. Breen, P. Burden, P. Carr, J. Coughlin, J. Coulter, D. Dandridge, E. Dooey, E. Dyer, P. Farrell (drowned), T. Finn, P. Fortune, L. Jones, W. Knapp, E. Lewis, W. Lynch, J. Mackay (drowned), H. Morgan, G. Noyce, W. Roach.

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1888. BLACK MOUNTAIN OR HAZARA CAMPAIGN.

Killed in action Privates P. M. C. Loughlin and J. Johnson

Killed by falling over a precipice Privates ---- Gibson and ---- M‘Grath.

Wounded Privates P. Martin, P. Ryan, and T. Gavin.

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1896. MASHONALAND.

Killed Private W. Wickham.

Died of disease Private E. Lyons.

Wounded Lieutenant S. G. French; Privates T. Mahony and James M‘Kay.

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1900-1902. SOUTH AFRICA.

CASUALTIES OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT.

Officers.

Killed--

1900. Feb. 12. Captain S. G. French Operations for the relief of Mafeking. July 23. Captain W. Gloster Slabbert’s Nek.

1901. Jan. 7-8. Captain F. L. Fosbery Monument Hill, Belfast.

Died of wounds--

1900. June 1. Captain Sir John E. C. Power, Wounded between Kroonstad Bart. (5th Battalion, and Lindley. attached to Irish Yeomanry). July 8. Captain J. B. S. Alderson Wounded at Bethlehem. Sept. 3. Captain R. R. Arbuthnot Wounded at Ottoshop, Western Transvaal.

Died of disease--

1900. May 24. 2nd Lieutenant A. C. S. Bloemfontein. Fletcher

1902. March 21. Captain G. A. Ashfordby- Elandsfontein Trenchard (5th Battalion, attached to 23rd Mounted Infantry).

Wounded--

1900. Feb. 14. Major H. M. Hatchell Jacobsdal. April 29. Captain R. A. Smyth Thabanchu. May 20. Lieutenant M. H. E. Welch Near Lindley. July 7. Captain T. Warwick Williams Bethlehem. (Volunteer company). July 23. Captain E. F. Milner (severely) Slabbert’s Nek.

1901. Jan. 7-8. Captain E. F. Milner (severely) Monument Hill, Belfast. Oct. 24. Lieutenant J. A. M. J. P. Kelly Near Koffyfontein. Nov. 6. Major B. J. C. Doran Strydomsvlei, near (In command of a column). Willowmore.

Injured--

Captain G. Hearn (4th Battalion).

Non-Commissioned Officers and Men.

Killed--

1900. May 4. 6435 Private P. Murphy Near Brandfort. May 10. 4055 ” J. M‘Lean. 6035 ” A. Eaton Near Winburg. June 28. 5291 ” P. Ryan Klipplaat Drift. July 7. 6512 ” M. Donovan Bethlehem. 3853 ” M. Carroll ” July 23-24. 2343 Sergeant J. Keyton Slabbert’s Nek. 6217 Corporal T. Ryan ” 1049 Private J. Gardiner (3rd batt.) ” 6559 ” M. Nagle ” 6529 ” M. Power ” 3425 ” M. Keating ” July 26. 5583 Corporal C. Hogan Naauwpoort Nek. July 28. 3493 Lance-Corporal W. O’Farrell Slaapkranz. Sept. 7. 3798 Private M. Dawson Near Lydenburg. 944 ” J. Connolly (5th Batt.). ”

1901. Jan. 7-8, 3614 Lance-Corporal J. Denison Monument Hill, Belfast. 4348 ” G. Dowie ” ” 3733 Private J. Barry ” ” 1198 ” J. Colwell (4th batt.) ” ” 5295 ” M. Dundon. ” ” 858 ” W. Grindon (3rd batt.) ” ” 6447 ” M. M‘Grath ” ” 3439 ” J. Shea ” ” March 14. 140 ” M. Keogh Krugerspost. Nov. 20. 6154 Sergeant W. Brady Rietfontein.

1902. Jan. 27. 5062 Private T. Corbett Mexico, near Winburg.

Died of wounds--

1900. 2958 Private W. Costan Wounded at Bethlehem, July 7. 289 ” E. Brophy (3rd batt.) ” ” ” 63 ” H. Azelby ” ” ” 6114 ” M. Wheelan ” ” ” 2066 ” P. Stewart Wounded at Slabbert’s Nek, July 23-24.

1900. 6413 Private M. Holden Wounded at Slabbert’s Nek, July 23-24. 489 ” D. Devereux (3rd batt.) ” ” ”

1901. 4882 Sergeant J. Jones Wounded at Monument Hill, Belfast, January 7-8. 724 Private J. Clancy (4th batt.) ” ” ” 3923 ” J. Donovan ” ” ” 1989 ” J. Fitzgerald ” ” ” 6331 ” T. Murphy ” ” ” 2494 ” J. Ryan (5th batt.) Wounded at Krugerspost, March 14. 2744 ” L. Taylor Defence of train at Wildfontein, March 22. 1902. 1040 ” J. Brett. Defence of blockhouse near Lydenburg, March 22.

Accidentally killed or drowned--

1900. Dec. 30. 5871 Private B. Walsh Near Zand river farm.

1901. Feb. 23. 6375 ” P. Murphy Modder river. Sept. 9. 4247 ” W. Sweeney Near Jagersfontein. Nov. 20. 5845 ” D. Kehoe ” Lydenburg.

1902. Feb. 22. ---- Conductor F. Stanners (attached) ” ” March 31. 3185 Private M. Cullen (4th Batt.) ” ”

Died of disease--

Non-commissioned officers-- 3750, Orderly-Room Sergeant P. Broderic; 2762, Sergeant- Drummer T. Morey; 4313, Sergeant J. Cheasty; 3157, Sergeant H. Healey; 5804, Corporal W. Fagan; 5130, Corporal P. Murphy. Drummer--5672, M. Wall. Private soldiers-- 5411, J. Brennan; 138, J. Brien (4th Batt.); 6260, L. Clancy; 32, P. Carthy (3rd Batt.); 1858, J. Clince (3rd Batt.); 4106, E. Clouter; 5400, M. Coveney; 4256, J. Craven; 4227, C. Daly; 1823, P. Dempsey (3rd Batt.); 6606, W. Donoghue; 3767, P. Dunne; 6305, J. Evett; 3146, P. Eustace; 3951, J. Fagan; 6346, R. Field; 6248, J. Fenelon; 6219, J. Fleming; 6335, W. Foran; 1444, J. Giltrap (3rd Batt.); 1918, J. Gorman (5th Batt.); 580, J. Hanton (3rd Batt.); 6797, J. Houghton; 1578, J. Hill (5th Batt.); 2909, B. Holohan (4th Batt.); 274, P. Kane (3rd Batt.); 6363, A. Kavanagh; 939, T. Kavanagh (3rd Batt.); 6542, P. Keating; 586, W. Kelly (3rd Batt.); 6031, J. Lee; 4719, J. M‘Namara; 83, W. M‘Namara (5th Batt.); 6228, J. Martin; 3846, M. Malone; 4414, J. Moran; 6264, J. Mulcahy; 6153, P. Mulcahy; 5273, G. Murphy; 1670, J. Murphy (3rd Batt.); 131, P. Murphy (3rd Batt.); 2111, M. Murray (4th Batt.); 4084, M. M‘Guinness; 6513, J. O’Neill; 6397, T. Power; 2326, J. Pyte (4th Batt.); 6453, J. Quirke; 4708, A. Stafford; 3419, W. Scannell; 1471, J. Sinnott (3rd Batt.); 4871, J. Slattery; 3620, R. J. Walsh; 1458, G. Webster (4th Batt.); 6350, W. Whitmore.

Wounded--

1900. Feb. 10. 4723 Sergeant W. Leggett Klip Drift. Feb. 27. 4893 ” J. Peebles Paardeberg. 3623 Lance-Corporal R. Foster ” 5386 Private M. Connell ” 6317 ” F. Ennis ” Feb. 27. 6186 Private A. Freeman Paardeberg. 3442 ” M. Shaughnessy ” 6255 ” D. Fitzgerald Ramah. 6249 ” M. Delohery ” March 31. 2808 ” P. Brown Sannah’s Post. 5490 ” M. Cain ” 5218 ” J. Everett ” April. 5878 Lance-Corporal T. Holland March from Thabanchu to Pretoria. May. 5108 Sergeant F. M‘Tighe, severely ” ” ” June. 5186 Lance-Corporal H. Cross, severely ” ” ” 3167 Private R. Dwyer ” ” ” 3076 ” W. Nolan, severely ” ” ” 3094 ” J. Murray, severely ” ” ” 3594 ” P. Maher, severely ” ” ” June 28. 3747 Lance-Corporal J. Maher Klipplaat Drift. June 29. 3702 Private J. Doyle Drift over the Zand river. July 6. 1426 ” T. Allen Bethlehem. 4983 ” J. Keadid ” July 7. 4243 Col.-Sergt. T. Mahony, severely ” 3911 Corporal P. Smith, severely ” 6162 ” R. Cant, severely ” 4710 Lance-Corpl. M. Reid, severely ” 5267 ” M. Sullivan ” 795 Private J. Parsons, severely ” 257 ” T. Hughes (3rd Batt.) ” 6613 ” D. Kenny, severely ” 1659 ” J. Giltrap (3rd Batt.), severely ” 6331 ” J. Murphy, severely ” 3267 ” K. Sealey ” 6393 ” C. Meehan, severely ” 6254 ” J. Murphy, severely ” 6203 ” J. Noctor, severely ” 3387 ” M. Meara, severely ” 1845 ” J. Hartigan (3rd Batt.) ” 5974 ” J. Mooney ” 866 ” W. Carley (3rd Batt.), severely ” 1724 ” P. Fitzgerald, severely ” 99 ” J. Dahy, severely ” 2354 ” P. Mackay, severely ” 206 ” J. Purcell, severely ” 3450 ” W. Ryan, severely ” 6492 ” J. Ryan, severely ” 3862 ” P. Whelan, severely ” 2756 ” P. Cherry, severely ” 3334 ” M. Kelly, severely ” 2595 ” W. Hally, severely ” 1330 ” P. Doyle, severely ” 3377 ” M. Butler ” 5604 ” J. Crotty, severely ” 4385 ” J. Deane, severely ” 5974 ” J. Mooney ” July 7. 410 Private J. Gardner (3rd Batt.), severely ” 1456 ” J. Devereux, severely ” 2353 ” J. Lander ” 6609 ” J. Power ”

1900. July. 7827 Lance-Sergt. W. M‘Donnell, severely Volunteer company Bethlehem. 7952 Corporal W. Wilson, severely ” ” 7895 Private P. Beaumont ” ” 7834 ” T. Brophy ” ” 7854 ” T. Carroll ” ” 7844 ” A. Collins, severely ” ” 7883 ” T. M‘Cormick, severely ” ” 7879 ” R. Malone, severely ” ” July 23-24. 1967 Sergeant T. M‘Guinness, severely Slabbert’s Nek. 3562 Lance-Corp. J. Williams, severely ” 4506 Private J. Kavanagh, severely ” 4817 ” J. Coghlan ” 630 ” R. Foley (3rd Batt.), severely ” 2456 ” H. Keogh ” 2625 ” D. Hearney ” July 26. 6230 ” F. Belford, severely Naauwpoort Nek. July 28. 6489 ” W. Sinnott, severely Slaapkranz. 2143 ” J. Moore, severely ” 1217 ” M. Quirke (3rd Batt.), severely ” 3848 ” P. M‘Namara ” 4188 ” J. Kelly, severely ” Sept. 7. 1989 ” P. Connors Near Lydenburg. 3831 ” J. Fitzpatrick ” Nov. 6. 4892 ” C. Wilks Bothaville. 6189 ” W. Foulkes ” 6249 ” M. Delohery ” Dec. 26. 6565 ” B. Boyle, dangerously On railway near Pan. 1604 ” J. Dalton, slightly ” ”

1901. Jan. 7-8. 5217 Sergeant W. Bullock Monument Hill, Belfast. 2608 Lance-Corporal M. Spillane, severely ” ” 5808 Drummer C. Abbott, severely ” ” 6196 Private W. Burke, severely ” ” 1558 ” P. Cavanagh, severely ” ” 6129 ” W. Butler, severely ” ” 6200 ” T. Doyle, severely ” ” 2611 ” J. Flynn, severely ” ” 1561 ” J. Jones ” ” 2133 ” P. Lacey (3rd Batt.), severely ” ” 1680 ” J. Lawlor ” ” 6407 ” J. O’Brien, severely ” ” 3308 ” J. O’Brien ” ” 2228 ” R. O’Brien, severely ” ” 4077 ” J. O’Keeffe, severely ” ” 878 ” W. Connors (3rd Batt.), severely ” ” Jan. 4609 Private W. Power, dangerously ” ” 6485 ” T. Reilly, severely ” ” 1222 ” J. Ryan, severely ” ” 3053 ” W. Ryan, severely ” ” 3348 ” J. Sheehan, severely ” ” 4735 ” J. Smith, severely ” ” Jan. 29. 3595 ” J. Radigan Tabaksberg. Mar. 14. 2512 ” D. Doyle, severely Kruger’s Post. 1011 ” J. Dalton, severely ” 1914 ” J. Kane, severely ” May 5. 5314 Drummer G. Radford Haartebeestfontein. 4071 Private J. Cooney ” Aug. 21. 7876 ” T. Lea Wonderfontein. Oct. 7. 6753 ” P. Walsh Witklip. 5590 Lance-Corp. A. Clinton Snyman’s Post. Oct. 19. 6564 Private T. Murphy ”

1902. Mar. 19. 3263 Sergeant T. M‘Hale, severely Defence of blockhouse 3725 Private J. Flynn (4th Batt.), near Lydenburg. severely ” ” 6664 Private C. O’Neill, dangerously ” ” 3769 ” J. Kelly, severely ” ” 1542 ” J. Barnes, severely ” ” 5594 ” S. O’Donoghue, severely ” ” 5526 ” J. Matley, severely ” ” 6469 ” T. Connors, severely ” ”

1900. The following men were severely injured:-- 5731 Private J. Crooke and 3413 Private C. O’Brien.

APPENDIX 3.

OFFICERS OF THE 1ST AND 2ND BATTALIONS WHO DIED IN THE WEST INDIES BETWEEN 1805 AND 1816.

1805. Captains H. Snooke and J. Graham; Lieutenants R. Hutton, G. Andrews, R. N. King, A. Baker, P. Scott; Paymaster W. Hay; Quartermaster J. Atkins; Ensign J. Strang.

1806. Lieutenant J. Maguire; Quartermaster A. Haythorn.

1807. Lieutenants F. Munro, C. Carleton, R. Hopley; Ensign H. Kennedy; Paymaster H. Salvin; Quartermaster ---- Cullen.

1808. Lieutenant-Colonel R. Honeyman; Captains A. Berkeley, T. Baylis, D. Lindsay, and H. Noel; Lieutenant J. Whitley; Ensign L. W. Redwood.

1809. Quartermaster ---- Nowlan.

1810. Captains C. O’Gorman and J. N. Maillard; Lieutenants W. Coulson, J. Ord, R. Barry, and J. S. Owen; Ensigns S. Bishop, W. Bell, and A. O’Loughlin; Paymaster Drake; Assistant-Surgeon W. Crofton.

1811. Major W. Thomlinson; Captain J. Hoy.

1812. Lieutenants W. Hely and S. Wilders; Ensign ---- Bastall; Quartermaster W. Simmons.

1813. Major J. E. Inston; Captain W. Burnett; Lieutenant J. Dwyer; Paymaster L. T. Sumpter.

1814. Major J. B. Haffey; Captain J. Aitken; Lieutenant E. Campbell.

1815. Captain W. H. Whitfield.

1816. Lieutenant W. Farmerie.

APPENDIX 4.

ROLL OF OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND MEN OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT TO WHOM HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS, MEDALS FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD, FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE, AND FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT.

THE VICTORIA CROSS.

Rank. Name. Campaign. Captain =Thomas Esmonde= Crimea. Captain =Hugh Shaw= New Zealand. Private, No. 3733 =John Barry= South Africa.

(Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Marshman Havelock-Allan is not included in this list, as he won his V.C. while in another regiment.)

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD.

Rank. Name. Campaign. Sergeant Henry Morton Crimea. Corporal M. Egan ” ” Thomas Murphy ” Private Richard Baglin ” ” Edwin Erwin ” ” Thadeus Flannery ” ” Henry Forrestall ” ” Robert Marshall ” ” William Major ” ” James M. Guinness ” ” Nicholas O’Neill ” ” John Sessman ” ” Patrick Whelan (2830) ” ” Patrick Whelan (3521) ”

(It will be noticed that these names are also shown on the list of recipients of the good conduct medal.)

Private James Acton New Zealand, 1866. ” John Brandon ” 1865. ” George Clampitt ” ” ” John Graham ” ” ” John Hennigan ” 1866. ” James Kearnes ” 1865. Sergeant Edward O’Donnell Egypt, 1882. Sergeant-Major J. Bergin South Africa, 1900-2. Sergeant J. O’Connor South Africa, 1900-2. ” H. Loney ” ” T. Connolly ” Corporal P. Doyle ” ” E. Lovely ” Lance-Corporal P. Dumphy ” ” W. Tytherleigh ” Private W. Sweeney ” ” T. Baker ” ” M. Maher ” ” J. Murphy ” ” J. Radigan ”

WARRANT OFFICERS AND NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS TO WHOM HAS BEEN AWARDED THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL AND ANNUITY.

Rank. Name. Campaign. Sergeant John Grant Crimea. Colour-Sergeant Martin Cummins China, Burma, and Crimea. Sergeant-Major William Toohey Indian Mutiny. Sergeant Edward Foy Sergeant-Major J. Bergin Afghanistan, Nile, and South Africa. Quartermaster- Sergeant A. Molloy New Zealand. Sergeant Richard Ford Burma and Crimea.

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE GRATUITY AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL FROM 1849 TO JUNE 30, 1902.

1ST BATTALION.

Year. No. Rank. Name. 1850-1 338 Sergeant Will Bett. ” 788 Private John Redding. ” 609 ” Mat. Connors. 1851-2 790 Sergeant William Shanahan. ” 810 Armourer-Sergeant Richard Ford. 1852-3 681 Private John Priestley. ” 776 ” Owen Cork. ” 751 ” James Ward. ” 697 ” Thomas Morrow. 1853-4 806 Colour-Sergeant James M‘Illwain. ” 832 Corporal Thomas M‘Gowan. ” 853 Private Saul Gilloe. 1854-5 421 ” Edward Lyons. ” 653 ” Robert Black. ” 890 ” Charles Armstrong. ” 929 ” Thomas Creagh. ” 870 ” Patrick Martin. ” 927 ” Thomas Carroll. 1855-6 2315 Sergeant Henry Morton. ” 2451 Corporal M. Egan. 1855-6 2785 Corporal Thomas Murphy. ” 3559 Private Nicholas O’Neill. ” 2025 ” Robert Marshall. ” 3023 ” Edwin Erwin. ” 3707 ” Richard Baglin. ” 2294 ” Thadeus Flannery. ” 2846 ” William Major. ” 3053 ” Henry Forrestall. ” 2080 ” James M. Guinness. ” 2830 ” Patrick Whelan. ” 3346 ” John Sessman. ” 3521 ” Patrick Whelan. ” 1054 ” Bartholomew Barnacle. ” 1055 ” Patrick Daly. 1856-7 1857-8 1100 ” Walter Lawless. ” 1196 Sergeant Isaac Orchard. ” 1233 Private John O’Brien. ” 1260 ” Richard Dobin. 1858-9 3259 Sergeant William Fannon. ” 1504 ” Thomas Connors. 1859-60 1676 ” John Lavin. ” 1780 Quartermaster-Sergeant Charles Cadman. ” 1464 Private Daniel Flanagan. 1860-1 1828 ” Patrick Connolly. ” 2955 Sergeant-Major Alexander Stowell. ” 3967 Private Benjamin Dyson. ” 1870 ” Patrick Clancy. ” 1877 Sergeant William Burkett. ” 1874 Private John Gilhooly. 1861-2 1878 ” Thomas Melley. ” 1551 ” James Morgan. ” 1190 Colour-Sergeant Martin Cummins. ” 1928 Private James O’Daniel. ” 1568 Hospital-Sergeant Charles S. Edwards. 1862-3 3327 Sergeant William Iron. ” 2039 Private Michael Farrell. ” 1920 ” Nichs. Wall. 1863-4 1866 ” Michael Walsh. ” 2124 ” William Cunnah. ” 1216 Sergeant John O’Neill. 1864-5 968 Private William Butler. ” 3658 ” Andrew Nelson. ” 2257 ” Michael Melvin. ” 2396 ” Michael Coulihan. ” 2380 Quartermaster-Sergeant Thomas Conway. ” 2303 Private Michael Sweeney. 1865-6 2294 ” Thady. Flanery. ” 3445 ” Michael Fraley. ” 946 ” John Grady. ” 2535 ” John Lawler. 1865-6 2155 Colour-Sergeant James Proctor. ” 2327 Private Jasper Twissell. 1866-7 2388 ” John Hutch. ” 2565 ” John Dumphey. ” 2618 ” John Harrington. ” 846 ” Thomas Dowd. 1867-8 2682 ” Patrick Barry. ” 826 Sergeant James Cumberford. ” 2432 Private Thomas Rabbit. 1868-9 3566 Quartermaster-Sergeant James Proctor. ” 1148 Private Patrick Wall. 1869-70 2791 Colour-Sergeant Charles Glynn. ” 2786 Corporal James O’Gready. ” 2884 Sergeant Patrick Collins. ” 1131 Private John Sexton. ” 3361 Sergeant Thomas Pearmain. ” 973 ” Charles Fitch. 1870-1 2989 Private Daniel Leahy. ” 2922 ” Bartholomew Millerick. ” 1026 ” John Sheehan. ” 2778 Armourer-Sergeant George Ford. ” 2948 Hospital-Sergeant James O’Regan. 1871-2 3147 Private Patrick Brady. ” 3082 ” Thomas Hickey. ” 3502 ” Jonathan Taylor. ” 3038 ” John Sweeney. ” 4772 ” John Toole. ” 3138 Sergeant Daniel Corbet. 1872-3 3300 ” James Roddy. ” 4089 Private Samuel Card. ” 1056 ” Michael Doyle. ” 3219 ” Francis Boyle. ” 3296 Corporal John Pratt. ” 3829 Sergeant William Hudson. ” 4019 Colour-Sergeant Stephen Bowen. ” 4158 ” ” Michael Murphy. ” 4159 Private James Fox. 1873-4 121 ” Patrick Broderick. ” 4300 ” Moses Green. ” 4653 ” Anthony Hynes. ” 4404 ” John Stephens. ” 146 ” Michael Mahon. ” 4709 ” James Cuddy. ” 2780 Sergeant Richard Ford. ” 2972 Corporal Michael Duggan. ” 4050 Private John Cross. 1874-5 69-B./729 Corporal Jerh. Donovan. ” 1003 ” David Roche. ” 3852 Sergeant Thomas Mathews. ” 128 ” Pat. M‘Guinness. 1874-5 3149 Sergeant John Hynes. 1875-6 75 Quartermaster’s Clerk Edward Foy. ” 669 Sergeant Thomas Spring. ” 375 ” John Fennely. ” 173 Private Patrick Keelehan. ” 229 ” Robert Cumberford. ” 1062 ” Michael Ryan. ” 50 ” Patrick M‘Shean. ” 234 ” Michael O’Hanlon. ” 1548 Sergeant William Dickson. 1876-7 816 Quartermaster-Sergeant William Sparrow. ” 69-B./941 Private Martin Burke. ” 4559 Sergeant Thomas Wright. ” 951 Private Alexander Sutton. ” 4786 ” Rody Walsh. 1877-8 69-Bde./508 ” Joseph Davy. ” 69-Bde./615 ” Thomas O’Connor. ” 355 ” Dennis O’Brien. ” 69-Bde./616 ” Michael Quiligan. ” 286 ” Patrick Burke. ” 69-B./931 ” John Commons. ” 1527 Bandmaster Charles Fitzpatrick. ” 4388 Sergeant James Pearson. ” 671 Private William M‘Conville. ” 45 ” Michael M‘Loughlin. ” 69-B./556 ” John Byrne. ” 1702 ” Robert Shields. ” 4788 Sergeant-Major William Toohey. 1878 69-B./506 Private Patrick Smith. ” 69-B./503 ” Patrick Croke. ” 69-B./511 ” Michael M‘Cabe. ” 69-B./663 ” James Rodham. 1879 69-B./109 ” Joseph Gleeson. ” 69-B./653 ” John M‘Dermott. 1880 69-B./1460 ” James Smith. 1881-2 1018 Sergeant-Instructor Edward Kenruly. of Gymnastics ” 1009 Sergeant John M‘Whurter. ” 1242 Private Michael Morrissey. 1882-3 1052 Sergeant William Hayden. ” 564 Private Michael Mulhare. 1883-4 544 Corporal Patrick Guinan. ” 560 Private Charles M‘Carthy. ” 1288 ” John Beehan. ” 1217 ” Philip Walsh. ” 1220 Sergeant William Williams. 1884-5 1211 Private Andrew Cahill. ” 203 Sergeant Charles O’Brien. ” 281 Private Patrick O’Brien. ” 994 Corporal Thomas Toomey. ” 1412 Sergeant Henry A. Hills. 1885-6 370 Corporal Peter Byrnes. ” 1196 Private John Brennan. ” 2158 Sergeant Thomas L. Folley. 1886-7 1511 Musician Robert Hughes. ” 1545 Colour-Sergeant Paul Stokes. ” 974 ” ” John Kenely. ” 1574 Sergeant-Cook Robert Dillon. 1887-8 1549 Band-Sergeant Charles Tribe. ” 1719 Private Thomas MacNamara. ” 1202 ” Edward Neville. ” 2064 Orderly-Room Sergeant Owen R. Williams. 1888-9 1140 Private F. Dougherty. ” 1575 Colour-Sergeant A. Stevens. ” 1896 Drummer Patrick Nicholson. ” 1152 Private Thomas Raper. ” 1873 ” Hugh Cunningham. ” 662 Quartermaster-Sergeant Albert Hendy. ” 1728 Private S. Breadon. ” 1760 ” J. Byrne. ” 501 ” A. Ingram. ” 2178 ” A. Kirkpatrick. ” 1146 Lance-Sergeant J. O’Keefe. ” 1209 Private M. Tobin. ” 1139 Colour-Sergeant J. Bergen. ” 645 ” ” S. Wills. 1890-1 1874 Private Henry Walker. 1891-2 1879 ” M. O’Neill. 1892-3 2205 Bandsman J. Plunkett. ” 2256 Private T. Condon. ” 2463 ” J. Fitzsimons. ” 1872 Bandsman P. Bagge. ” 2579 ” G. Chaney. ” 2578 ” A. Hyam. 1893-4 2076 Colour-Sergeant J. Cooper. ” 1918 Quartermaster-Sergeant W. E. Harradine. 1894-5 2882 Colour-Sergeant W. Byrne. ” 1012 Sergeant P. Ward. ” 2826 Private M. Day. ” 2099 ” J. Sullivan. 1894-5 2100 Private W. Bryan. ” 2829 Colour-Sergeant E. Tobin. ” 2791 Bandsman John Mould. 1895-6 3046 Sergeant-Instructor J. P. O’Brien. of Musketry ” 2790 Private G. S. Simonite. ” 1063 Lance-Corporal Daniel Lowther. ” 1498 Quartermaster-Sergeant James Smith. ” 2686 Private Edward Naper.

2ND BATTALION.

1858-9 434 Colour-Sergeant Dexter Johnson. ” 403 ” ” Robert Meredith. 1859-60 369 ” ” Henry Backley. ” 194 Sergeant Francis O’Hare. ” 1160 ” Walter Thomson. ” 1 Private Patrick Shehan. ” 3 ” James Russell. 1860-1 4 Corporal Michael Horrigan. ” 49 Private Michael Cawley. 1861-2 11 ” John Power. 1862-3 310 Sergeant Timothy M‘Carthy. ” 18 Corporal Robert Philips. 1864-5 1401 Colour-Sergeant John Gleeson. 1865-6 1412 Private Philip Ryan. ” 1391 Corporal Peter Moloy. 1866-7 1594 Private Jeremiah Bishhagra. ” 1589 ” Michael Ward. ” 409 Colour-Sergeant William Heald. ” 386 Private Andrew Murray. 1867-8 1795 Sergeant-Major John Prendergast. ” 1887 Private Jeremiah Murphy. ” 1400 ” Thomas Gilloyley. ” 1902 ” Thomas Foley. 1868-9 1404 Sergeant-Instructor Samuel Chandler. of Musketry ” 144 Colour-Sergeant William Darby. 1869-70 1896 Private Edward Crowley. ” 1893 ” Patrick Connors. ” 311 ” Jeremiah Connors. ” 1674 ” Robert M‘Dermott. 1870-1 1681 ” Richard Fitzwilliam. ” 1472 Colour-Sergeant Alexander Nicholas. 1871-2 1851 Drum-Major William Henry Hale. ” 1606 Private William Connell. ” 1729 ” William Arnett. ” 16 ” Michael M‘Carthy. 1872-3 1653 Sergeant Thomas Rooney. ” 422 Colour-Sergeant John Hart. 1873-4 1830 Private George Lucas. ” 2299 ” Henry Carragher. ” 1619 ” Anthony Cushen. 1873-4 2518 Sergeant Joseph Day. ” 1516 ” George Copley. 1874-5 1817 Private Stephen Maloney. 1875-6 1809 Sergeant-Major Charles Brain. ” 65 Sergeant James Mylan. ” 2315 Private John Fahey. ” 1040 ” John Reilly. ” 70 Corporal John Power. ” 69-B./789 Private Patrick Keefe. ” 83 ” Patrick Walsh. ” 741 Colour-Sergeant Patrick Dowling. ” 43 ” ” Edward Molloy. ” 78 Private James Butler. ” 2566 Corporal John Syberry. 1876-7 1925 Armourer-Sergeant John Smith. ” 1247 Sergeant Robert Waters. ” 2344 Private Patrick M‘Cormack. ” 2235 ” Patrick Bryan. ” 2385 ” Michael Walsh. ” 1924 ” William Ferguson. ” 145 Canteen-Sergeant Patrick Maloney. ” 176 Colour-Sergeant William Forsythe. ” 228 Sergeant John Nixon. ” 229 ” John Dillon. ” 372 ” Michael Dowling. ” 288 Corporal Bernard M‘Keown. ” 1344 Drummer Laurence Kavanagh. ” 184 ” John Smith. ” 1797 Private James Armitage. ” 2325 ” John Graham. ” 2375 ” Michael Whelan. ” 2275 ” Henry Ward. ” 277 ” John Keane. ” 404 ” Anthony Canavan. ” 968 Sergeant Joshua Forsythe. ” 427 Private William Gibbons. ” 473 ” James Kyle. ” 592 ” John M‘Enerney. ” 2381 Sergeant John Ryan. ” 426 Colour-Sergeant Thomas F. Walshe. ” 69-Bde./775 Private Edward Graham. 1877-8 2308 Colour-Sergeant Timothy Dempsey. ” 743 Corporal Timothy Troy Guder. ” 959 Sergeant William Mosgrove. ” 381 ” William Wilson. ” 750 Private John Barry. ” 562 ” Patrick Daly. ” 830 Sergeant Joseph Dundas. ” 1073 Private David Thompson. 1877-8 1090 Sergeant-Instructor James Stapleton. of Musketry ” 1025 Colour-Sergeant Francis Birch. ” 1000 Sergeant-Major George Hawkesby. ” 1019 Colour-Sergeant Thomas MacMillan. ” 993 ” ” Arthur Molloy. 1878 956 Private Harry Carroll. ” 1305 ” Patrick Clifford. ” 1407 Sergeant Owen Connell. ” 1334 Colour-Sergeant Richard Brien. ” 1356 Private James Butler. ” 1335 ” John Kennedy. ” 801 ” Felix Logan. ” 1474 Sergeant Robert Markham. ” 1480 Private William Rowe. ” 270 ” John Corcoran. ” 1369 ” Thomas Quinlan. ” 2374 ” Joseph Walker. ” 2304 ” John Culligan. ” 1631 Colour-Sergeant Charles Tadd. 1879 1337 ” ” Clement Eaton. ” 2341 Private William Kennedy. ” 69-B./1125 Sergeant William Savage. ” 1508 Private John Murphy. 1880 1304 Sergeant Thomas Kelly. 1880-1 1095 ” William M‘Intosh. 1881-2 2295 ” Maurice Breen. 1882-3 529 Private Daniel Allen. 1887-8 972 Sergeant Charles Stokes. ” 1944 Quartermaster-Sergeant William Dundas. ” 2042 Private Samuel Pettit. 1888-9 2466 Lance-Sergeant H. Clements. ” 2397 Sergeant Drummer J. Frost. ” 416 Private T. Pettit. ” 2468 Colour-Sergeant J. Chambers. ” 2703 Band-Sergeant W. Nash. ” 2722 Corporal E. Avery. 1890-1 2736 Sergeant Martin Lepper. ” 1927 Colour-Sergeant John Perrin. ” 2704 Sergeant Drummer Francis Weeks. ” 646 Private Matt. Akins. 1892-3 2079 Colour-Sergeant J. M‘Namara. 1894-5 3199 Corporal Lance-Sergeant Robert Smith. ” 1576 Lance-Corporal Matthew Doyle. 1895-6 3195 Quartermaster-Sergeant J. Cremen. ” 3246 ” ” J. Richings. 1896-7 2576 ” ” H. W. Walshe.

(From this date the official returns do not specify to which battalion the recipient of the medal belonged.)

1897-8 2072 Sergeant-Major William Moffatt. ” 3761 Private Joseph Kennedy. 1897-8 3781 Colour-Sergeant Henry Fitzgerald. ” 3149 ” ” Patrick O’Brien. ” 3430 Sergeant-Instructor David Morrissey. of Musketry ” 3231 Private Robert Harwood. ” 4288 Colour-Sergeant Randal O’Driscoll. ” 3576 Lance-Corporal Frank Sherwin. 1898-9 3849 Private Michael Callaghan. ” 2806 Sergeant Drummer Henry Tidy. ” 3228 Sergeant Edward Donovan. ” 657 Private Barthol. Castles. ” 3247 Colour-Sergeant John O’Brien. ” 3982 Sergeant Drummer Henry Williams. 1899-1900 4285 Private Patrick Broderick. ” 4286 Sergeant of the Band Otto Dusseldorf. ” 4097 Private Timothy Mockler. ” 3572 ” John Redmond. ” 178 Quartermaster-Sergeant Robert Lewry. 1900-1 548 Private Edward Mulderig. ” 568 Sergeant J. Macpherson. 1901-2 1321 Private William Ryan. ” 547 Colour-Sergeant E. Dougherty. ” 1375 Lance-Corporal C. J. Beresford.

APPENDIX 5.

TIRAH, 1897-8.

COLONEL LAWRENCE’S ORDER OF JUNE 8, 1898, WITH EXTRACT FROM THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S LETTER EXCULPATING THE SECOND BATTALION, ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT.

(Extract.)

“I am directed by the Secretary of State to inform you that a perusal of the papers connected with the withdrawal of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from the field force on the North-Western Frontier has satisfied the Commander-in-Chief that a grave injustice was done to the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment when it was recalled from field service.

“(Signed) EVELYN WOOD, A.-G.”

“Knowing that many present here with these battalions have sons, brothers and other relations and friends serving in the second battalion, and that also there are many here who have served in it, he thinks that this will be interesting and satisfying to all.

“The 2nd battalion left Jubbulpore for the front in August last, and when assembled at Rawal Pindi, all detachments having joined headquarters, was over 800 strong.

“The regiment moved thence by rail to Khasalgurh, from thence by march route to Hangu, the two last marches (twenty-six miles) being done in one day, guarding a convoy some five miles long, with the enemy reported as lying in wait to attack, which, however, they did not do.

“The battalion was detained at Hangu, in the Miranzai Valley for two or three weeks, and it was in this place, owing to the heat and unhealthiness of the valley, it being the most unhealthy time of the year, that malarial fever became prevalent, and few escaped sickness.

“From there the regiment was broken up into detachments, 100 men garrisoning the friendly village of Shahu Khel, in the Khanki Valley, and 150 being detached to the Kurrum. These latter, supposed to be sickly or weakly men, averaged twenty-two miles a day for six days. ‘B’ Company under Captain King, on one occasion marched seventeen miles to meet and escort back artillery; thirty men, under Lieutenant Potter, volunteered, after three hours’ rest to march back as escort, which they did, the remainder following a few hours later, thirty-four miles in one day.

“On September 9th ‘A’ and ‘C’ companies from Hangu, with three native battalions, marched to Fort Lockhart, escorting a convoy, and in the return march were successfully engaged with the enemy on Gogra Hill.

“On September 12th the headquarters, 295 strong, took part in the relief of Gulistan, on which occasion three actions were fought between Hangu and that fort, at Gogra, Saragari, and Gulistan, the enemy being cleared off the Samana Ridge.

“The headquarters remained at Fort Lockhart awaiting the further advance. No hint that the regiment was to be sent back reached the ears of any one belonging to it until the day on which it was published in orders.

“As soon as he heard of it, the Commanding Officer and Second-in-command at once interviewed the General, who informed them that the reason of the recall was ‘that the regiment was saturated with malarial fever.’

“The Commanding Officer, well knowing that at the time sickness had almost entirely disappeared, asked for a medical board, the result being that the board passed 523 men as absolutely fit, and above the average in physique. Thirty only were rejected at Fort Lockhart; most of the remainder were at Kohat and Hangu and were not examined.

“Every effort was made to get the order cancelled, but without avail. The battalion marched into Rawal Pindi over 700 strong.

“A court of enquiry was applied for, and refused.

“In the end the battalion was ordered back to the front, but too late to take part in any further important operations. It thus lost the chance of adding fresh laurels to its name, through no fault of its own.

“It was not long before certain libellous newspaper writers, eager for scandal, commenced their attacks on the fair fame of the regiment, but no one who knows the material of which it consisted, men from the counties of Wexford, Tipperary, Kilkenny, and Waterford, ever for a moment gave credence to their tales.

“No steps have been left untaken to have this great wrong righted. His lordship, the Commander-in-Chief has given the above decision, and every man who wears or who has ever worn the uniform of the Royal Irish owes a debt of gratitude to his lordship which can never be sufficiently repaid for the trouble he has taken in our cause.

“Colonel Lawrence would like to make it known to the battalions here at Kilworth that he never heard or heard of, a complaint from any one during these operations, though the heat, hard work, and long marches were particularly trying. On the contrary, the men were conspicuous for cheery willingness and good temper, and their eager keenness to meet the enemy.

“CAMP, KILWORTH, _June 8th, 1898_.”

APPENDIX 6.

THE SOLDIER’S KIT IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Extract from Regimental Orders of 4th of January 1900--

s.s. _Gascon_.

“The valise equipment will be drawn to-morrow. The valises will be packed with the following articles: Clothes’ brush; field cap (to be carried in haversack on moving); hold-all, with knife, fork, spoon, shaving brush, razor and case, and comb; Housewife; flannel shirt; socks (2 pair); one suit drab serge; towel and soap; worsted cap; canvas shoes; boot-laces (spare); small-book; tin of grease; flannel belt.

“ARTICLES WORN OR CARRIED BY THE SOLDIER.

“Full dress: head dress and cover; frock; flannel shirt; trousers; braces; socks; flannel belt; ankle boots; putties; haversack, with balance of day’s ration; valise packed, straps and braces; waistbelt and frog; pouches; pocket-knife and lanyard; water-bottle (full), with strap; mess tin and strap; Field dressing and description[330] card; rifle, with sling, pull-through, full oil-bottle, and sight protector; bayonet and scabbard; greatcoat and straps; entrenching tools (if in possession, 16 picks and 33 shovels in each company).

“Articles to be packed in the sea kit-bags: 1 frock (H.P.); 1 pair ankle boots; 1 pair trousers (H.P.); 1 black kit-bag.”

By Regimental Order dated April 19, 1900, the weight was reduced--

“The following articles only will be carried on the person of the soldier when the battalion moves (viz.): Khaki serge (trousers and jacket); flannel shirt; flannel belt; putties; socks and boots; helmet; drawers (if in possession); waistbelt; braces; two pouches with 50 rounds of ammunition in each; bayonet and frog; rifle and sling; haversack on back; mess tin; water-bottle; one blanket rolled on belt; jersey, either worn on person or rolled on the blanket; woollen cap (if in possession) in the haversack.

“If rations are carried, meat in mess tins, biscuit in haversack.

“All small kit must be carried in the haversack.

“In company waggon the following will be carried, viz.: greatcoat with one shirt and one pair of socks in the pockets; one blanket; one waterproof sheet.”

APPENDIX 7.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DEFENCE OF TRAINS, IN ORDERS FOR DECEMBER 6, 1900.

“The following C. of S. circular memo., No. 25 of Pretoria 27-11-00 is published for information.

1. All officers and men travelling by train on all occasions must be armed.

2. The senior officer travelling on a train is responsible for its defence, if attacked.

3. For this purpose every officer travelling should satisfy himself whether he is the senior officer on the train or not.

4. The senior officer on the train should see that the men travelling by the train have their rifles handy, and that one or two men are detailed to keep a look-out.

5. It has lately been noticed that the enemy, when they attempt the capture of a train, ride up behind the train when it is going slowly up a grade, and detach the vacuum hose from the rear of the brake-van. They then open fire along both sides of the train, to prevent any one getting out.

6. To avoid this, a truck is attached to the rear of each train, with the vacuum hose disconnected. If any troops are travelling on the train, the senior officer should see that some of them are posted, if possible, on the rear truck.

7. Engine drivers have instructions to blow a long blast on the base whistle, if they have any reason to think that anything is wrong. Troops should be instructed to stand to arms on hearing this warning.”

In orders of February 22, 1901, appeared the following instructions for officers and men travelling by train.

“1. A commander is to be detailed in each truck in which there are troops.

2. Officers travelling with troops are to be distributed throughout the train: they are not all to travel together in one truck.

3. The men are to keep their ammunition on, and their rifles beside them. The rifles are not to be stacked in a corner of the truck.

4. The men in the rear truck are to be mounted as a guard with a sentry, and magazines charged.

5. The officer in command of the train should enquire of the Commandant or R.S.O. which are the most dangerous parts of the line and warn all under his command.

6. Goods and bales on the trucks are to be arranged as breastworks as far as possible, in the rear truck especially.

7. R.S.O.’s are to arrange that these orders are shown to the Commander of every train. When small parties without an officer or N.C.O. are on the train, he should appoint one man in charge.”

APPENDIX 8.

OPERATIONS IN THE NORTH OF THE TRANSVAAL.

EXTRACT FROM THE “RECORD OF SERVICE,” FROM APRIL 12, 1901, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1901, SHOWING THE MOVEMENTS OF THE FIRST BATTALION DAY BY DAY DURING THIS PERIOD.

1901.

12th April Came under command of Colonel Park forming part of Park’s 13th ” column together with 1/ Gordon Highlanders, 53rd Battery, Royal Field Artillery, 4th M.I., one Company 4th Divisional M.I. The battalion fell in at 6.15 P.M. The infantry got into ox waggons after crossing Mission Drift and rode 5 miles to Gun Hill: marched from there to Vlakfontein and halted till dawn, then marched across Klipplaats drift, total distance 27 miles.

14th ” Marched at 5 A.M. to De Groot boom, crossing Speckboom River. No opposition; some casualties in the Mounted Infantry who acted as rear-guard; road very bad in places.

15th ” Battalion fell in at 5.15 with orders to take and hold the ground commanding Oliphant’s Poort road. No opposition. Camped at Doornhoek.

16th ” Marched at 5.30 A.M. expecting to attack laager at Bergfontein, no opposition; laager vacated except by women and children. Road extremely bad.

17th ” Marched at 2 P.M. for Reitfontein.

18th ” F, G, and H Companies, 1 gun R.F.A., one Company Mounted Infantry, under Lt.-Col. Guinness; A, B, C, and D companies (under Capt. Grogan), 1 pom-pom, 1 company Mounted Infantry, under Major Eustace, King’s Royal Rifles, formed two separate columns; the former to work to the N.W., the latter to the S.W. to round up D. Shuman reported in kloof to the west. Col. Guinness’ column marched to Dwars River East, Major Eustace’s to Boschfontein. Colonel Guinness’ column met no opposition. Major Eustace’s was sniped. No casualties amongst the Royal Irish.

19th ” Having received information that D. Shuman was in kloof about 8 miles away, Col. Guinness’ column marched at 6.15 A.M. up the Dwars River West. Met no opposition and halted about 7 miles from former camp up Dwars River West. Major Eustace’s column proceeded at 5 A.M. through Nek west of Boschfontein; C Company under 2nd Lieut. Hon. H. Deane-Morgan captured 24 Boers and 900 cattle.

20th ” Lieut.-Colonel Guinness’ column marched at 7 A.M. to camping ground of 18th inst. Major Eustace’s column after farm clearing returned to Boschfontein.

21st April Lieut.-Colonel Guinness’ column marched to Reitfontein; Major Eustace’s column to Boschoek; total bag of combined columns 92 Boers, and 1200 cattle.

22nd ” Major Eustace’s column halted at Boschoek.

23rd ” Major Eustace’s column marched to Modder Spruit, parts of a blown-up “Long Tom” brought into camp.

24th ” Major Eustace’s column marched to Reitfontein, A, B, C, and D companies rejoining Headquarters.

25th ” F and H companies under Captain White proceeded on convoy duty to Steelpoort drift. A, B, C, and G Companies with Headquarters fell in at 6.15 P.M. and, with Colonel Park and one 15-pounder gun and one company mounted infantry, marched to Nek about 5 miles due east of Reitfontein, there to bivouac and co-operate next day with Major Gough from Lydenburg and Colonel M‘Bean, Gordon Highlanders, to S. and S.E.

26th ” Fell in at 5.30 A.M. and captured by combined movement about 60 prisoners, 1 pom-pom, and 600 cattle. Returned to camp _via_ Drepgezat and Modder Spruit, a very exhausting day. F and H companies returned from convoy duty. No casualties.

28th ” B and D companies under Lieut. Farmer proceeded on convoy duty to Magnet Heights.

4th May Marched at 7 A.M. for Boschfontein. No opposition.

5th ” Marched at 4.30 A.M., A and G Companies under Major Orr proceeding by Kopjes Kraal and Kraaibosch occupying Nek between latter Kaffir Kraal, for Kaffir Kraal Valley. There was some firing at mounted infantry in valley, but no casualties. Camped on Oshoek.

6th ” Marched to Boschoek (1341).

10th ” March at 7 A.M. for Lydenburg.

15th ” ” 3 A.M. for Manchberg.

16th ” ” 5 A.M. for Klipgat (209).

17th ” ” 9 A.M. for Tweefontein (520).

18th ” ” 7 A.M. for Bosjes Kop (199).

19th ” ” 9 A.M. for Nelspruit.

A, B, C, and D Companies proceeded to Godwan, Nooitgedacht, Alkmaar, and Elandshoek respectively on detachment to guard the line.

23rd ” A, B, C, and D companies rejoined Headquarters.

25th ” Marched at 8 A.M. to camp near Bosjes Kop, crossing Crocodile Drift.

26th ” Marched at 6 A.M. for Doorn Kraal.

27th ” Marched at 8 A.M. for Tweefontein, camped S.E. of Nelspruit Drift.

28th ” A, B, C, D, and F companies paraded at 6 A.M. and proceeded with Colonel Park to burn farms, &c., D company proceeding across Nelspruit to piquet hills to N.W., B and C companies to hills to W., and A and F companies to Krugers farm.

29th ” Marched at 4.40 A.M. for Bosjes Kop.

30th ” Marched at 8.30 A.M. for Alkmaar. Half the force got across the drift (which was rapid and difficult) and camped on south side, remainder camped on north side.

31st ” Marched into Alkmaar.

10th June Marched at 8.30 A.M. and crossed the Crocodile by drift, infantry by sheep bridge.

11th ” Marched at 8 A.M. for Heidelburg, and camped with Burney’s column, with which was General Spens.

12th June Marched at 8.15 A.M. to Tweefontein.

13th ” Marched at 8.30 A.M. for Reitvallei.

15th ” Marched at 6 A.M. for Houtboschtoop.

16th ” Marched at 9 A.M. for Elandsdrift over very bad road.

17th ” A Company proceeded on convoy duty to Lydenburg. B, D, F, G, and H Companies searched klooffs to the west running up Drakensberg range. Bag 5 prisoners: no opposition.

18th ” Marched at 6.30 A.M. to Kalmoesfontein: very bad road.

19th ” Erected blockhouses in the Nek south of camp and also S.W. of camp.

20th ” Moved camp about 3 miles to the east. D company under Captain Milner with one gun R.F.A. proceeded on convoy duty to Kaffirfootpad to meet convoy with A company.

21st ” A and D companies rejoined with convoy from Lydenburg.

22nd ” A, C, D, F, and G companies under Lieutenant-Colonel Guinness with 1 Company Mounted Infantry and 1 gun R.F.A. paraded at 6.30 A.M., and marched to ground overlooking Crocodile valley with the intention of stopping the enemy retiring from Colonel Benson’s column, operating on Somerset and Kodoeshoek. No Boers.

24th ” A, B, C, and H Companies with mounted infantry and one section R.F.A. carried out the same duty as on 22nd inst. No Boers.

25th ” A, B, C, and F Companies performed manœuvres much similar to those of yesterday. No Boers. Some farms cleared of women and children.

26th ” Battalion (except G Company) fell in at 6.30 A.M. D Company proceeded with 1 gun R.F.A. under Major Gavin to occupy spur overlooking Buffels Kloof, Kleinfontein. The remainder moved west across Buffels Kloof and to Crocodile valley. Heavy climbing. No Boers. Some cattle captured.

27th ” Marched at 8 A.M. for Kaffirfootpad.

28th ” Marched at 6.30 A.M. for Lydenburg.

2nd July A, B, C, and D Companies fell in under Major Gavin at 10 P.M. for a turning movement on Vosloo’s Farm near Kruger’s Post. F, G, and H Companies under Lieutenant- Colonel Guiness, C.B., fell in at 11.15 P.M. The former party proceeded on foot across the country, the latter along the Lydenburg-Kruger’s Post road together with guns and mounted infantry. Surrounded Vosloo’s Farm by dawn 3rd inst., but piquet had gone.

3rd ” Moved on to Kruger’s Post and bivouacked there, some casualties in M.I., but enemy not in force.

4th ” Marched at 7 A.M. for Lydenburg. The enemy followed up the rear-guard. There were no casualties.

5th ” Rendezvoused at 12 noon, and marched to Witklip, 2 companies M.I., 2 guns, 42nd Batty. R.F.A., and 1 pom-pom.

6th ” Marched at 4 A.M. for Wemers Hoek.

7th ” Marched at 8.30 A.M. for Balmietfontein.

8th ” A, D, F, G, and H companies under Lieutenant-Colonel Guinness, C.B., “fell-in” at 6.55 A.M. and with M.I. and 2 guns R.F.A. proceeded south to burn farms and collect families. No opposition.

9th ” Marched at 8.30 A.M. for Klipbank Spruit.

10th ” ” to Oshoek.

12th ” ” to Weemershoek.

13th ” ” to Lydenburg.

26th ” ” at 6.30 A.M. for Zwaggershoek.

27th ” ” to Elandspruit.

28th July Marched to Dulstroom, and were joined by 4th Battalion M.I. and 2 guns R.F.A.

29th ” ” to Witpoort.

30th ” ” to Blinkwater.

3rd August Blinkwater. D and F companies with two guns R.F.A. marched at 4.30 A.M. for Konterdanskloof, the M.I. having gone on at 1.30 A.M. 2 Boers killed, 3 wounded, 200 cattle, 400 sheep captured.

4th ” Marched at 10 A.M. for Roos Senekal.

7th ” Marched at 9 A.M. for Paardekloof.

8th ” At 12 midnight A, B, C, and H companies with machine gun under Lieutenant-Colonel Guinness, C.B., marched by Kaffir path over the eastern spur of the Tantesberg at midnight to the N.N.E. to surprise and capture Boers and cattle. Two Companies M.I., one section R.F.A., and pom-pom under Colonel Park moved by road more to the east. Captured 136 cattle and about 20 horses.

11th ” Got waggons up Tantesberg and marched on about 6 miles.

12th ” Marched to Goedgedacht to remain there with a view of stopping the roads to the east and south-east.

17th ” Five companies and two guns marched at 8.30 A.M., news being brought in that Boers and cattle were at Paarde Plaatz. Force got there too late.

22nd ” Marched to Paardekloof.

25th ” Marched to Roos Senekal.

26th ” H company and the 4th Battalion M.I. went along Lydenburg Road to co-operate with us the next day.

27th ” A, B, D, F, and G companies, 1 section R.F.A., pom-pom, and 2 companies M.I., under Lieutenant-Colonel Guinness, C.B., marched at 3 A.M. along road leading to the sources of the Tonteldos. Met Major Walker’s party at about 10 A.M. They had been sniped. Camped at Schoongezicht.

28th ” Marched at 2 P.M. for Roos Senekal.

30th ” ” to Paarde Kop.

2nd Sept. ” ” Blinkwater.

6th ” ” ” Groot Reit Vlei.

7th ” ” ” Hoed Spruit.

9th ” ” ” Bankfontein.

10th ” ” ” Gun Hill, about 2 miles N.E. of Middelburg.

13th ” ” ” Moved to camp where Colonel Benson had been, about 1 mile N. of Middelburg.

16th ” ” ” Pan.

17th ” ” ” Wonderfontein.

18th ” ” ” Bergendal.

19th ” ” ” Machadodorp.

23rd ” ” ” Helvetia.

24th ” ” ” Shumans Kloof.

27th ” ” ” Badfontein.

28th ” ” ” Witklip.

29th ” ” ” Lydenburg.

APPENDIX 9.

SUCCESSION OF COLONELS OF THE REGIMENT.

COLONEL-IN-CHIEF.

Field-Marshal The Right Hon. G. J., Viscount Wolseley, K.P., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.M.G 1898

COLONELS.

1. Arthur Forbes, Earl of Granard 1684 2. Arthur, Lord Forbes 1686 3. Colonel Sir John Edgworth 1688 4. Edward Brabazon, Earl of Meath 1689 5. Major-General Frederick Hamilton 1692 6. Lieutenant-General Richard Ingoldsby 1705 7. Brigadier-General Robert Stearne 1712 8. Brigadier-General William Cosby 1717 9. Colonel Sir Charles Hotham, Bart. 1732 10. Major-General John Armstrong 1735 11. General Sir John Mordaunt, K.B. 1742 12. Lieutenant-General John Folliott 1747 13. General Sir John Sebright, Bart. 1762 14. General Sir James Murray, Bart. (later Pulteney) 1794 15. General John Hely Hutchinson, Earl of Donoughmore, K.B. 1811 16. General Matthew Aylmer, Lord Aylmer, G.C.B. 1832 17. Field-Marshal Sir John Forster Fitzgerald, G.C.B. 1858 18. Lieutenant-General Clement Alexander Edwards, C.B. 1877 19. General Sir Alexander Macdonell, K.C.B. 1882 20. General Sir Richard Denis Kelly, K.C.B. 1886 21. General George Frederick Stevenson Call, C.B. 1889 22. General Robert Walter M‘Leod Fraser 1895 23. Lt.-General Sir Henry Marshman Havelock-Allan, Bart., V.C., G.C.B. 1895 24. Major-General Charles Frederick Gregorie, C.B. 1897

BIOGRAPHIES OF THE COLONELS.

COLONEL-IN-CHIEF.

Field-Marshal The Right Hon. G. J., Viscount Wolseley, K.P., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.M.G.

Garnet Joseph Wolseley, the eldest son of Major Wolseley, 25th The King’s Own Scottish Borderers, was born on the 4th of June, 1833, and was appointed Ensign in the 80th Regiment on the 12th of March, 1852. He served with that regiment in the Burmese War of 1852-53 (Medal); he was with the expedition under Sir John Cheape against the robber chief Myat Toon, and was severely wounded when leading a storming party (Mentioned in despatches). In this campaign Ensign Wolseley fought shoulder to shoulder with the men of the 18th Royal Irish, and thus, early in his military career, formed acquaintance with the regiment of which he was destined to become Colonel-in-Chief, and which has since served through campaigns in armies under his command.

Lieutenant Wolseley’s next active service was in the Crimea with the 90th Light Infantry. Landing in December, 1854, he was employed in the trenches as Acting Engineer until the fall of Sebastopol, and was engaged in the assault and defence of the Quarries on June 7th, the attack of June 18th, and the sortie of August 30th, when he was severely wounded (Several times mentioned in despatches, Medal with clasp, Knight of the Legion of Honour, 5th Class of the Medjidie, and Turkish Medal).

Captain Wolseley served through the Indian Mutiny, and was present at the relief of Lucknow, the defence of the Alumbagh, the siege and capture of Lucknow, the affair of Baree, and the action at Nawabgungee (Repeatedly mentioned in despatches, promoted to be Major with Brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel, Medal with clasp).

Lieutenant-Colonel Wolseley served on the staff of Sir Hope Grant in the war of 1860 in China, and was present at the assault of the Taku Forts, and in all the other engagements throughout the campaign (Medal with two clasps).

During service on the staff in Canada, Colonel Wolseley was employed from 1868 to 1870 in dealing with the Fenian raids (Medal with two clasps), and he commanded the expedition sent in 1870 from Canada to the Red River Territory for the suppression of the Rebel Government at Fort Garry (K.C.M.G., C.B., Clasp).

Sir Garnet Wolseley was Governor of the Gold Coast and Commander of the Forces during the Ashanti War of 1873-74. For this service he received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament, was promoted to be Major-General for Distinguished Service in the Field, and was awarded the G.C.M.G., K.C.B., and Medal and clasp.

In June, 1879, Sir Garnet Wolseley went to South Africa as Governor and High Commissioner of Natal; he completed the subjugation of the Zulus, brought the war to an end, and afterwards overpowered Sekukuni’s forces, and destroyed their stronghold (G.C.B., Medal and clasp).

Lieutenant-General Sir Garnet Wolseley was Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Army throughout the Egyptian War of 1882, in which campaign that army in the space of twenty-five days effected its disembarkation at Ismailia, traversed the desert, fought the decisive battle of Tel-el-Kebir, and seized Cairo, the capital. He received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament, was raised to the Peerage, and promoted to be General for Distinguished Service in the Field (Medal with clasp, 1st Class of the Osmanieh, and Khedive’s Star).

Lord Wolseley commanded the Forces in the Nile Expedition of 1884-85. He received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament, was raised to be Viscount in the Peerage, and was awarded two clasps. The prize which Lord Wolseley offered to the Battalion which made the fastest passage up the Nile was won by the 1st Battalion of the 18th Royal Irish.

On his return from the Soudan, Viscount Wolseley resumed his post of Adjutant-General to the Forces, which he held until 1890, when he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in Ireland. He was promoted to be Field-Marshal on the 26th of May, 1894. In 1895, Lord Wolseley was appointed to succeed H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge as Commander-in-Chief, and held this post for five years. On the 20th of July, 1898, Lord Wolseley was appointed by Her Majesty Queen Victoria to be Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Irish Regiment.

COLONELS.

1. Arthur Forbes, Earl of Granard.

Arthur Forbes, the eldest son of Sir Arthur Forbes, Bart., of Castle Forbes, Co. Longford, was born in 1623, and was a cavalry officer in the Royal Army during the rebellion in the reign of King Charles I. He attained the rank of Colonel in 1646, and held a command in Scotland under Montrose. Having zealously espoused the royal cause, he was, after the Restoration sworn a member of the Privy Council and appointed Marshal of the Army in Ireland. He was raised to the peerage of Ireland by patent, dated 22nd of November, 1675, as Baron Clanehugh and Viscount Granard. In 1684, the independent companies of foot in Ireland were formed into seven infantry regiments, and the Colonelcy of one of these corps was conferred upon Viscount Granard, who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-General. Lord Granard’s regiment, afterwards the 18th Royal Irish, and now The Royal Irish Regiment, is the only one of the regiments then formed which has continued in the service of the British crown. In December, 1684, Viscount Granard was created Earl of Granard. In 1686, he resigned the Colonelcy of his regiment in favour of his son, Arthur, Lord Forbes.

2. Arthur, Lord Forbes.

Lord Forbes served under Marshal Turenne, and took part in the battle of Saspach. He was present at the siege of Buda. He obtained the command of Lord Granard’s regiment on the 1st of March, 1686, and commanded it when it came to England at the time of the Revolution in 1688. The regiment marched from Chester to London, where it was quartered in the borough of Southwark. Soon after the abdication of King James II., Lord Forbes retired from the service.

3. Colonel Sir John Edgworth.

This officer was Captain of one of the independent companies of pikemen and musketeers in Ireland, and was promoted to be Major of the Earl of Granard’s regiment. On the retirement of Lord Forbes, the Colonelcy of the regiment was conferred on Sir John Edgworth by the Prince of Orange. In consequence of irregularities concerning the supply of clothing to recruits, Sir John was deprived of his commission in 1689.

4. Edward Brabazon, Earl of Meath.

The Hon. Edward Brabazon was originally Captain of one of the Irish independent companies. In 1684, he succeeded, on the death of his brother, to the dignity of Earl of Meath. He joined the Prince of Orange at the Revolution of 1688, and, in the following year, was appointed to the Colonelcy vacated by Sir John Edgworth. The regiment being selected for service in Ireland with Duke Schomberg’s army, he commanded it at the siege of Carrickfergus and at the battle of the Boyne. He showed great gallantry at the siege of Limerick, where he was wounded. At the close of the campaign in Ireland the Earl of Meath retired from the service.

5. Major-General Frederick Hamilton.

Frederick Hamilton commenced his military career in one of the companies of pikemen and musketeers which were incorporated in Lord Mountjoy’s regiment. In 1688, he was given a company in Lord Forbes’ regiment by King William III., and promoted to be Major. He served with the regiment through the campaign in Ireland, and, when Lieut.-Colonel Newcomb was mortally wounded at the storming of Limerick, he succeeded to the Lieut.-Colonelcy of the regiment, and commanded it at Athlone, Aughrim, and second siege of Limerick. In 1692, he succeeded the Earl of Meath in the Colonelcy. He commanded the regiment throughout the campaign of King William III. in Flanders, and was wounded at the memorable assault upon the castle of Namur. In 1702, Colonel Hamilton was promoted to be Brigadier-General in the Duke of Marlborough’s army, and his brigade, which included his own regiment, was engaged at the sieges of Venloo, Ruremonde, and Liege. Brigadier-General Hamilton again commanded a brigade during the campaigns of 1703 and 1704, and, as a Major-General, he took part in the battles of Schellenberg and Blenheim. In 1705, he received Queen Anne’s permission to sell the Colonelcy of his regiment.

6. Lieutenant-General Richard Ingoldsby.

Richard Ingoldsby entered the army in the reign of King Charles II., his first commission being dated 13th of June, 1667. He joined the Prince of Orange at the Revolution, and after serving in the campaigns of King William III., he was appointed to the Colonelcy of the 23rd Regiment. He commanded that regiment at Namur, and was promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General in 1696. On the outbreak of war in 1701, he was sent to Holland with a command in the Duke of Marlborough’s army, and highly distinguished himself during several campaigns. As a Lieutenant-General he was present at the battles of Schellenberg and Blenheim. On the 1st of April, 1705, General Ingoldsby was appointed Colonel of the 18th Royal Irish, and was afterwards nominated one of Her Majesty’s Lords Justices, and Master of the Horse for Ireland. He died on the 29th of January, 1712.

7. Brigadier-General Robert Stearne.

Robert Stearne belonged to one of the independent companies in Ireland that were incorporated into Lord Granard’s Regiment in 1684. His journal, which relates the stirring events in which he participated with the regiment from 1684 to 1717, is now one of the most valued possessions of The Royal Irish. He accompanied the regiment to England at the Revolution in 1688, and became Captain of his company in the following year. At the close of King William’s campaign in Ireland he was promoted to be Major. He served in the Flanders campaigns of 1695 and 1696. At the storming of Namur, where the regiment so greatly distinguished itself and acquired the title of The Royal Regiment of Ireland, Lieut.-Colonel Ormsby was killed, and Major Stearne was promoted by King William to the lieut.-colonelcy. He served in the Netherlands and Germany throughout the whole of the wars of Queen Anne’s reign, and commanded the regiment at the battles of Schellenberg, Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde, and Malplaquet; also in numerous sieges and engagements. Colonel Stearne became Brigadier-General in 1711, and in 1712 he was rewarded with the Colonelcy of his regiment, and was also appointed Governor of the Royal Hospital at Dublin. He concludes his journal in the following words: “In the month of May, 1717, the regiment received orders to march to Portsmouth, and there I take my leave of them, for, in the month of January following, His Majesty gave me leave to resign my regiment to Colonel William Cosby, after having served six crowned heads of England, and been forty years attached to one company without ever being removed from it; having made twenty-one campaigns; having been in seven field-battles--fifteen sieges--seven grand attacks on counterscarps and breaches--two remarkable retreats--at the passing of four of the enemy’s lines--besides several other petty actions; and, through God’s assistance, never had one drop of blood drawn from me in all those actions.” Brigadier-General Stearne died on the 1st of November, 1732.

8. Brigadier-General William Cosby.

William Cosby served for many years as an officer of the Life Guards, and rose to the rank of Lieut.-Colonel. He was promoted to the Colonelcy of the 18th Royal Irish in December, 1717, and accompanied the regiment to Minorca. He commanded a detachment of the troops sent from that island to Gibraltar, when the Spaniards besieged the fortress in 1727. Colonel Cosby was afterwards appointed Governor of the Leeward Islands, and, in 1732, he became Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of New York and New Jersey, when he relinquished the Colonelcy of his regiment.

9. Colonel Sir Charles Hotham, Bart.

Charles Hotham entered the army in the reign of Queen Anne, and served on the Continent in the campaigns of the Duke of Marlborough. He was a great friend of the Prince of Wales, afterwards George II., who, on his accession to the throne, appointed Sir Charles to be a Groom of the Bedchamber. He was subsequently Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to King Frederick the Great, of Prussia. Sir Charles Hotham was appointed Colonel of the 18th Royal Irish in January, 1732, and, in 1735, he was removed to the Colonelcy of the Horse Grenadier Guards.

10. Major-General John Armstrong.

This officer entered the army in 1704, and served with reputation throughout the Duke of Marlborough’s campaigns. He was promoted to the rank of Colonel in December, 1712. At various periods he held the appointments of Surveyor-General of H.M.’s Ordnance, Chief Engineer of England, and Quartermaster-General. In 1735, he was rewarded with the Colonelcy of the 18th Royal Irish, and was advanced to the rank of Major-General in 1739. He died on the 15th of April, 1742.

11. General Sir John Mordaunt, K.B.

John Mordaunt entered the army on the 25th of August, 1721, and rose to the rank of Captain and Lieut.-Colonel in the Third Foot Guards, from which he was removed to the Colonelcy of the 18th Royal Irish in 1742. He was promoted to be Brigadier-General in 1745, and commanded a brigade at the battle of Falkirk. He afterwards served under H.R.H. the Duke of Cumberland, and commanded a brigade at the decisive battle of Culloden. His next service was in the Netherlands, where he distinguished himself at the battle of Val in 1747. In the same year he was promoted to be Major-General, and soon afterwards was removed to the 12th Dragoons.

12. Lieutenant-General John Folliott.

After service in the junior ranks, John Folliott became Lieut.-Colonel of the 7th Horse in June, 1737, and, for his efficient command of that corps was rewarded in June, 1743, with the Colonelcy of the 62nd Regiment, from which he was transferred, in December, 1747, to the 18th Royal Irish. He became Major-General in 1754, and Lieut.-General in 1758. He was appointed Governor of Ross Castle, and at the time of his death, in 1762, was M.P. for Sligo.

13. General Sir John Sebright, Bart.

John Sebright was an officer in the First Foot Guards, in which corps he became Captain and Lieut.-Colonel in 1749. Having been promoted to the rank of Major-General in 1761, he was given the Colonelcy of the 18th Royal Irish in the following year. In 1765 he succeeded to the family baronetcy. He was promoted to be Lieut.-General in 1770, and General in 1782. Sir John Sebright died in 1794.

14. General Sir James Murray, Bart.

James Murray served in the Seven Years’ War, and became Major in the 97th Regiment in 1762. In 1771 he succeeded, on the decease of his father, to the dignity of Baronet. He served through the American war, and distinguished himself at the defence of St Christopher. In 1789, he was appointed A.D.C. to the King, with the rank of Colonel. In 1793, he became Adjutant-General of the army in Flanders under the command of H.R.H. the Duke of York, and was promoted to be Major-General. Whilst in Flanders he was nominated to be Colonel of the 18th Royal Irish. On his marriage to the Countess of Bath, Sir James assumed the surname and arms of Pulteney. In 1800 he commanded an expedition against Ferrol, and subsequently joined the army under Sir Ralph Abercromby. In 1807, Sir James Pulteney became Secretary at War, and was promoted to be General in 1808. He died in April 1811.

15. General Lord Hutchinson, K.B.

The Honourable John Hely Hutchinson entered the army in January, 1774, as Cornet in the 18th Light Dragoons. In 1781, he became Major in the 77th Atholl Highlanders, in which corps he rose to the rank of Lieut.-Colonel in 1783. He served through two campaigns in Flanders as A.D.C. to Sir Ralph Abercromby, and was promoted to be Major-General in 1796. During the rebellion of 1798 in Ireland, he was second in command at the action at Castlebar. Major-General Hutchinson’s next active service was in the expedition of 1799 to Holland when he was mentioned in despatches. In 1800, he was appointed second in command of the expedition to Egypt under Sir Ralph Abercromby. After the death of that officer, from wounds received in the action of the 21st of March, the command of the troops devolved upon Major-General Hutchinson. In the subsequent operations he evinced great talent and energy, and ultimately forced the French “Army of the East” to evacuate Egypt. For his services he received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament, and was raised to the peerage as Baron Hutchinson of Alexandria and of Knocklofty in the county of Tipperary. In 1803, Lord Hutchinson was promoted to be Lieut.-General, and, on the 27th of April, 1811, he was appointed Colonel of the 18th Royal Irish, which regiment had served under his command in Egypt. In 1813 he became General, and, in 1825, he succeeded to the title of Earl of Donoughmore. He died on the 6th of July, 1832.

16. General Lord Aylmer, G.C.B.

The Honourable Matthew Aylmer was born on the 25th of May, 1775, and succeeded his father as fifth Baron Aylmer on the 22nd of October, 1785. He entered the army in 1787, and served in the expedition to St Domingo in 1793 and 1794; he was present at the attacks upon Tiburon, at the storming of the Fort de l’Aeul (wounded), at the affair of Bombard, and at the reduction of Port au Prince. Lord Aylmer was present at the descent near Ostend in May, 1798, and remained a prisoner in France for six months. In 1799, he served in Holland, and was present at the battle of the Helder, the attack on the British lines of the 10th of September, and the battles of the 19th of September and the 2nd of October. He was with the Coldstream Guards in the North of Germany under Lord Cathcart in 1805, and at the taking of Copenhagen in 1807. He served on the staff of the army during the Peninsular War, and also in command of a brigade. He received a cross and clasp for Talavera, Busaco, Fuentes d’Onor, Vittoria, and the Nive. Lord Aylmer was appointed to be Colonel of the 18th Royal Irish on the 23rd of July, 1832. He died on the 3rd of February, 1850.

17. Field-Marshal Sir John Forster Fitzgerald, G.C.B.

Sir John Fitzgerald held a commission in the army for the almost unprecedented period of 84 years. He was the son of Edward Fitzgerald, Esq., of Carrigoran, M.P. for Clare in the Irish Parliament, and was born in 1786. He was gazetted to an ensigncy in October, 1793, and joined the 46th Regiment in 1801. He served throughout the Peninsular War and became Lieutenant-Colonel in 1810. He commanded his regiment at the battle of Salamanca, and subsequently a brigade in the Peninsula. He received the gold cross for Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, and the Pyrenees. As a Major-General he did good service on the staff at Bombay, and became Lieutenant-General on the 23rd November, 1841. On March 9th, 1850, he was appointed Colonel of the 18th Royal Irish, and was promoted to be General in 1854. Sir John Fitzgerald was M.P. for Clare from 1852 to 1857. He was promoted to be Field-Marshal on the 29th of May, 1875, in the same gazette with General H.R.H. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. Sir John died at Tours on March 24th, 1877.

18. Lieutenant-General Clement Alexander Edwards, C.B.

Clement Alexander Edwards, the son of Colonel C. M. Edwards, Military Secretary to the Duke of York, was born in London on the 13th of November, 1812. He joined the Royal Military College at Sandhurst when only fourteen, and, passing out first on the list, was gazetted to the 18th Royal Irish on June 11th, 1829. He served with the regiment through the war in China of 1840-42 (Medal), and was present at the attack upon Canton, the taking of Amoy, Chapoo, Woosung, Shanghai, and Chinkiangfu; and was afterwards appointed by Lord Gough to be A.Q.M.G. to the force in China. He next served with the 18th Royal Irish in the Burmese War from July, 1852, to the conclusion; he was at the taking of Prome, and was given a detached command for several months, during which after much fighting and severe marches the provinces of Padoung and Kangheim were cleared of the enemy. In January, 1853, he led a party on special service from Prome to Arracan, for which the Government of India recorded its approbation (Medal with clasp for Pegu, and brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel). Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards served in the Crimea with the 18th Royal Irish from the 30th of December, 1854, including the siege and fall of Sebastopol (Medal with clasp, C.B., Brevet of Colonel, Knight of the Legion of Honour, 3rd class of the Medjidie, and Turkish Medal). He succeeded to the command of the regiment on the 9th of March, 1855. Colonel Edwards afterwards proceeded to India with his regiment, and commanded a brigade at Mhow. At the termination of the Mutiny, he received the thanks of the Governor-General in Council for the promptness of the measures whereby the rebels under Tantia Topee were prevented from entering Khandeish. Colonel Edwards was awarded the Distinguished and Meritorious Service Reward in January, 1860. After the Mutiny he exchanged to the 49th Regiment, and commanded it until August, 1863. He was Inspector-General of Recruiting from July, 1867, to August 1873. On the 25th of March, 1877, Lieutenant-General Edwards was appointed to the Colonelcy of the 18th Royal Irish, with which he had served so long and with such distinction. He died on the 29th of July, 1882.

19. General Sir Alexander Macdonell, K.C.B.

Alexander Macdonell joined the army in 1837, and served with the Rifle Brigade in the Kaffir War of 1846-47 (Medal). Also throughout the Crimean campaign as A.D.C. to Sir George Brown, and was present at the affair of Bulganac, capture of Balaklava, and the battles of Alma and Inkerman. He commanded the 2nd Battalion of the Rifle Brigade from May, 1853, to the fall of Sebastopol (Medal with three clasps, Brevets of Major and Lieutenant-Colonel, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Sardinian and Turkish Medals, and 5th class of the Medjidie). Colonel Macdonell commanded the 3rd Battalion of the Rifle Brigade during the Indian Mutiny, including the siege and capture of Lucknow (Brevet of Colonel, Medal and clasp). He rose to the rank of General in April, 1882, and, in recognition of his distinguished services, was awarded the K.C.B., and was appointed to the Colonelcy of the 18th Royal Irish on the 30th of July, 1882.

20. General Sir Richard Denis Kelly, K.C.B.

Richard Denis Kelly was born on the 9th of March, 1815, and obtained his first commission in 1834. He served with the 34th Regiment in the Crimea, and was wounded at the siege of Sebastopol (Twice mentioned in despatches, Medal and clasp, Knight of the Legion of Honour, 5th class of the Medjidie, and Turkish Medal). He served in the Indian Mutiny, 1857-59, and commanded the 34th Regiment in the actions at Cawnpore (wounded), capture of Meeangunge, siege and capture of Lucknow, and relief of Azimghur. Commanded a column during the operations in Oude. Commanded a field force on the Nepaul Frontier, and defeated the rebels near Bootwull (horse shot). Colonel Kelly was frequently mentioned in despatches, and received the thanks of the Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief (Medal and clasp, C.B., K.C.B.) Sir Richard Kelly attained the rank of General in November, 1880, and was appointed to the Colonelcy of the 18th Royal Irish on the 24th of January, 1886.

21. General George Frederick Stevenson Call, C.B.

George Call received his first commission as Ensign in the 18th Royal Irish on April 7th, 1837, and served with it during the war in China of 1840-42. He was present at the first capture of Chusan, the attack of the forts on the Canton River, the storming of the heights and fort of Canton, and the capture of Amoy (Medal). He proceeded to Burmah with the 18th Royal Irish, and served on the staff throughout the war of 1852-53 as Brigade Major of the 1st Bengal Brigade, and afterwards as A.A.G. of the Pegu Division. He was present at the destruction of the stockades on the Rangoon River, at the storming of the citadel of Rangoon, and at the capture of Prome (Medal with clasp for Pegu). Major Call served in the Crimea with the 18th Royal Irish from December, 1854, to the end of the war, including the siege and fall of Sebastopol (Medal with clasp, Brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel, Sardinian and Turkish Medals, and 5th class of the Medjidie). Colonel Call was awarded the C.B., and attained the rank of General on July 1st, 1881. He was appointed to the Colonelcy of the 18th Royal Irish on March 9th, 1889.

22. General Robert Walter M‘Leod Fraser.

General Fraser acted as Staff Officer to a Detachment sent in 1837 against the rebels in Canada. He also served with the 6th Regiment in the Kaffir War of 1846-47 (Medal). In October 1857, he was commissioned to raise the 2nd Battalion of the 6th Regiment, and, having within one month obtained upwards of a thousand recruits, he was gazetted on the 25th of November, 1857, to be Lieutenant-Colonel of the Battalion. He became Major-General in 1868, Lieutenant-General in 1880, and General in 1881. General Fraser was appointed to the Colonelcy of the 18th Royal Irish on the 8th of January, 1895.

23. Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Marshman Havelock-Allan, Bart., V.C., G.C.B.

Henry Marshman Havelock, the eldest son of Sir Henry Havelock, K.C.B., the hero of the Indian Mutiny, was born on the 6th of August, 1830, and obtained his first commission as Ensign in the 10th Lincoln Regiment on the 31st of March, 1846. His first active service was in the Persian Expedition as D.A.Q.M.G. from the 15th of February, 1857, including the bombardment and capture of Mohumrah (Medal).

Captain Havelock next served throughout the Indian Campaigns of 1857-59; as A.D.C. to General Havelock in the actions of Futtehpore, Aoung, Pandoo Nuddee, and Cawnpore; and afterwards as D.A.A.G. in numerous engagements including Oonao, Nawabgunge, Bithoor, Alumbagh, and relief of Lucknow on the 25th of September--dangerously wounded and horse shot--defence of the Residency until relieved by Sir Colin Campbell on the 17th of November, on which day he was again severely wounded. With the Jounpore Field Force, as D.A.A.G., he was present at the actions of Misrutpore, Chanda, Umeerpore, and Sultanpore. He then served with the 4th Division before Lucknow from the 4th of March until its fall. As D.A.A.G. with Lugard’s Column, he was present at the relief of Azimghur. Later in the campaign he commanded the 1st Regiment of Hodson’s Horse. He was repeatedly mentioned in despatches, and received the brevets of Major and Lieutenant-Colonel, a year’s service for Lucknow, and the Medal with two clasps. For his gallant conduct at the battle of Cawnpore in leading a direct attack upon artillery in action at close range, he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Lieutenant-Colonel Havelock was created a Baronet on the 22nd of January, 1858.

Sir Henry Havelock served with the 18th Royal Irish in the New Zealand War of 1863-64; he was employed on the Staff and was present at Rangariri, Paterangi, and Orakau (Medal).

He attained the rank of Colonel on the 17th of June, 1868, and was employed on the Staff in Canada and at Dublin. He became Major-General on the 18th of March, 1878, and commanded the 3rd Infantry Brigade at Aldershot in 1880-81.

Sir Henry Havelock assumed by royal license, dated the 17th of March, 1880, the additional surname and arms of Allan.

His love of adventure led him as a spectator to the battles of Sedan, Plevna, and Tel-el-Kebir.

Sir Henry Havelock-Allan was promoted to be Lieutenant-General on the 9th of December, 1881; and was appointed to be Colonel of the 18th Royal Irish Regiment on the 27th of November, 1895, and was awarded the G.C.B. in 1897. He was killed by the Afridis when riding through the Khyber Pass on the 30th of December, 1897.

24. Major-General Charles Frederick Gregorie, C.B.

Charles Frederick Gregorie was born on the 25th of November, 1834, and was educated at Westminster School. He joined the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers in the Crimea on the 16th of September, 1855, and served there to the end of the war. He was appointed Adjutant of the Regiment in May, 1857, and embarked with it in the following month at Portsmouth for China. On arrival at Cape Town, the destination of the Regiment was changed to Calcutta in consequence of the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny. He was present at the Relief of Lucknow, by Sir Colin Campbell, in November, 1857; at the defeat of the Gwalior Contingent at Cawnpore in December, 1857; and at the Capture of Lucknow in March, 1858 (Medal and two clasps). He was appointed Adjutant of the 7th Rifle Depôt Battalion at Winchester on the 8th of October, 1861. Major Gregorie exchanged to the 18th Royal Irish Regiment on the 31st of October, 1871, and succeeded to the command of the Second Battalion on the 14th of September, 1878. He commanded this Battalion throughout the campaign of 1882 in Egypt, and was present at the action of Kassasin and the battle of Tel-el-Kebir (Mentioned in despatches, C.B., Medal and clasp, and 3rd class of Medjidie). Colonel Gregorie was appointed in 1883 to the command of the 35th Regimental District at Chichester, and served there until, on the 17th of November, 1885, he became A.A. and Q.M.G. of the South-Eastern District, and held this appointment until promoted to be Major-General on the 18th of June, 1890. He commanded the 1st Infantry Brigade at Aldershot from April, 1891, until his retirement in December, 1894. He was selected for the Reward for Distinguished and Meritorious Service in June, 1894. Major-General Gregorie was appointed Colonel of The Royal Irish Regiment on the 31st December, 1897.

APPENDIX 10.

MEMORIALS OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT.

IN THE NORTH TRANSEPT OF ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, DUBLIN.

I. MONUMENT COMMEMORATIVE OF CHINA WAR, 1840-42.[331]

II. VOTIVE CROSS COMMEMORATIVE OF SOUTH AFRICAN WAR, 1899-1902.

III. SARCOPHAGUS COMMEMORATIVE OF THE CAMPAIGN IN EGYPT, 1801.

IV. MONUMENT COMMEMORATIVE OF BURMAH WAR, 1852-53.

V. STAINED-GLASS WINDOW COMMEMORATIVE OF SOUTH AFRICAN WAR, 1899-1902.

VI. STAINED-GLASS WINDOW COMMEMORATIVE OF CRIMEAN WAR, 1855-56.

VII. FOUR PAIRS OF REGIMENTAL COLOURS.

MEMORIAL TABLETS AND BRASSES.[332]

GENERAL CLEMENT ALEXANDER EDWARDS, C.B.

LIEUT.-GENERAL SIR HENRY MARSHMAN HAVELOCK-ALLAN, BART., V.C., G.C.B.

MAJOR A. W. S. F. ARMSTRONG.

BREVET-MAJOR JAMES TARRANT RING.

CAPTAIN ARTHUR J. MILNER.

I. THE CHINA MONUMENT.

The upper portion of the Monument consists of a sculptured representation of the Crest of the Regiment with crossed Colours and the Regimental Badges.

Beneath is the following inscription:--

DEATH OF LIEUTENANT-COLONEL TOMLINSON, COMMANDING 18TH (ROYAL IRISH) REGIMENT, AT CHAPPOO, 18TH MAY, 1842.

A sculptured representation of the death scene.

On the tablet below is the inscription:--

To the Memory of THE OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, DRUMMERS, AND PRIVATES, 18TH (ROYAL IRISH) REGIMENT, WHO FELL DURING 1840-41-42 IN THE CHINA WAR. ERECTED BY THEIR COMRADES.

“THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND, AND THE DEAD SHALL BE RAISED INCORRUPTIBLE. THANKS BE TO GOD WHICH GIVETH US THE VICTORY THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.” --1 COR. XV.

On the scroll at the base of the Monument is the following inscription:--

THE REGIMENT LOST DURING THIS WAR BY DEATH IN THE FIELD, FROM CASUALTIES OR FROM SICKNESS ATTENDING, AS UNDERNEATH.

LIEUT. F. VAVASOUR--12TH OCTOBER 1840. MAJOR R. HAMMILL--7TH FEBRUARY 1841. LIEUT. A. WILSON, ADJUTANT--19TH JUNE 1841. LIEUT. F. SWINBURN--11TH SEPTEMBER 1841. LT.-COL. R. TOMLINSON--18TH MAY 1842. KILLED IN ACTION. CAPTAIN C. J. COLLINSON--21ST JULY 1842. LIEUT. D. EDWARDES--21ST JULY 1842. LIEUT. J. COCHRANE--29TH AUGUST 1842. ENSIGN J. HUMPHREYS--16TH AUGUST 1842. 19 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 158 DRUMMERS AND PRIVATES.

II. THE SOUTH AFRICAN VOTIVE CROSS.

This Memorial, which stands on the north wall of the north transept of St Patrick’s Cathedral between the China and Burma Monuments, was unveiled on May 24th, 1907, by Colonel Beauchamp J. C. Doran, C.B., in the unavoidable absence of Lord Wolseley, the Colonel-in-Chief, and Major-General Gregorie, C.B., the Colonel of the Regiment. The Very Rev. the Dean of St Patrick’s responded to Colonel Doran’s speech.

The Celtic mural Cross, which is nine feet high, is of white marble, laid on a mosaic background, with a frame of Carlow limestone. It was designed by Sir Thomas Drew, and made by Messrs Sharp and Emery, of Great Brunswick Street, Dublin.

A brass tablet, mounted on mahogany, is placed below the Cross. It bears the Crest of the Regiment and the following inscription:--

In Memory of OUR COMRADES WHO FELL IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR. MDCCCXCIX-MDCCCCII.

III. SARCOPHAGUS. EGYPT, 1801.

On a black marble slab mid-way between the China and Burmah Monuments, and immediately below the South African Mural Cross, is placed a grey stone Sarcophagus, having a Sphinx embossed on the front, with the date, 1801.

IV. THE BURMA MONUMENT.

The upper portion of this is identical with the China Monument.

Beneath the crossed sculptured Colours is the following inscription:--

STORMING THE SHOE DAGON PAGODA, RANGOON. 14TH APRIL 1852.

A sculptured representation of the storming.

On the tablet below is the inscription:--

To the Memory of THE OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, DRUMMERS, AND PRIVATES, 18TH (ROYAL IRISH) REGIMENT, WHO FELL DURING 1852-53 IN THE BURMA WAR. ERECTED BY THEIR COMRADES.

“THY DEAD MEN SHALL LIVE, TOGETHER WITH MY DEAD BODY SHALL THEY RISE.”

On the scroll at the base of the Monument is the following inscription:--

THE REGIMENT LOST DURING THIS WAR BY DEATH IN THE FIELD, FROM CASUALTIES OR FROM SICKNESS ATTENDING, AS UNDERNEATH. LIEUT. R. DORAN (ADJUTANT)--14TH APRIL 1852. KILLED IN ACTION. CAPTAIN A. GILLESPIE--11TH DECEMBER 1852. CAPTAIN W. P. COCKBURN--20TH MARCH 1853. DIED OF HIS WOUNDS. LT.-COLONEL C. J. COOTE--24TH MAY 1853. LIEUT. F. LILLIE--6TH JUNE 1853. 27 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 333 DRUMMERS AND PRIVATES.

On the floor, extending along the whole front of the Memorials of China, South Africa, Egypt, and Burma, is a black marble slab four feet wide, having four Irish Wolf Hounds in cut stone crouching thereon. Above this is a band of grey dressed stone two feet wide, with a black marble border along the top. A wide space of the wall above is faced with polished alabaster, and this is surmounted by a white marble border.

The words CHINA--S. AFRICA--BURMA are inset in gold on the black marble slab opposite the respective Monuments.

V. THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINDOW.

The picture at p. 305 shows this Memorial directly in front. The window is a lancet, thirteen feet high and three feet six inches wide. It was designed by Miss Sara Purser, and made at her stained-glass works in Pembroke Street, Dublin. The figure in the centre represents King Cormac of Cashel--bishop, warrior, and scribe. Miss Purser writes: “He is standing leaning on his sword, with his warriors behind him; one holds his shield, and another a banner with a dragon of an interlacing Celtic design. At the top of the window two angels support his mitre. In a panel at the base, a mourning angel leans over a shield bearing a badge of the Regiment--the Lion of Nassau. On a scroll is the Regimental motto--‘Virtutis Namurcensis Præmium’--and the Harp and Crown; the Sphinx and the Dragon are also worked into the ornament.”

At the bottom of the window is inscribed on the glass:--

IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND MEN OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT WHO FELL IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR, 1899-1902.

As the Depôt of the Regiment is at Clonmel, in the diocese of Cashel, the choice of the subject of the window is very appropriate, and Miss Purser has been most successful in introducing the various regimental devices into the design; the jewel-like colours of the glass are also admirable.

VI. THE CRIMEAN WINDOW.

This is just visible in the picture to the right of the South African Window. It is a lancet; at the top is the Harp and Crown, with wreath of shamrocks, and a scroll bearing the regimental motto. In the centre is a view of Sebastopol Harbour, and at the base an ornamental design.

On a scroll below the window is the following inscription:--

THIS MEMORIAL WINDOW WAS ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE OF THE 18TH (ROYAL IRISH) REGIMENT WHO FELL IN THE CRIMEA 1855-56.

KILLED OR DIED OF THEIR WOUNDS-- LIEUT. J. W. MEURANT, IN ACTION, 18TH JUNE 1855. THREE SERGEANTS, ONE DRUMMER, AND 85 RANK AND FILE.

DIED OF DISEASE-- ENSIGN E. D. RICARD, 5TH MAY 1856. 3 SERGEANTS AND 77 RANK AND FILE.

“HE THAT BELIEVETH IN ME THOUGH HE WERE DEAD YET SHALL HE LIVE.” --GOSPEL OF ST JOHN, XI. C., 25TH V.

VII. REGIMENTAL COLOURS.

1. Above the China Memorial. A Pair of Colours.

With Shield bearing the inscription--

1ST BATTALION, THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT, 1886.

2. Above the Burma Memorial. A Pair of Colours.

With Shield bearing the inscription--

THE COLOURS OF THE 1ST BATTALION, ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CARRIED FROM 1837 TO 1856, IN THE WARS OF CHINA, BURMA, AND THE CRIMEA.

3. On the East Side. A Pair of Colours.

With Shield bearing the inscription--

2ND BATTALION, THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT, 1904.

4. On the West Side. A Pair of Colours.

With Shield bearing the inscription--

3RD BATTALION, THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT, 1908.

MEMORIAL TABLETS AND BRASSES.

1. Brass Tablet placed below the South African Memorial Window bearing the following inscription:--

In Memory of GENERAL CLEMENT ALEXANDER EDWARDS, C.B., KNIGHT OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR. BORN NOVEMBER 13th, 1812; DIED JULY 29th, 1882. COLONEL OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT, IN WHICH HE SERVED UPWARDS OF 53 YEARS, WAS PRESENT WITH ITS 1ST BATTALION IN THE WARS OF CHINA, 1842; BURMA, 1852; THE CRIMEA, 1854; THE INDIAN MUTINY, 1857.

THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS.

(The Tablet bears the private Crest of General Edwards and the Regimental Crest.)

2. Brass tablet placed to the left of the South African Memorial Window bearing the following inscription:--

In Memory of LIEUT.-GENERAL SIR HENRY MARSHMAN HAVELOCK-ALLAN, BARONET, V.C., G.C.B., M.P., D.L., COLONEL OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT. SON OF MAJOR-GENERAL SIR HENRY HAVELOCK, K.C.B., OF LUCKNOW. A GALLANT AND HEROIC SOLDIER, HE SERVED WITH GREAT DISTINCTION IN THE PERSIAN AND INDIAN MUTINY CAMPAIGNS, AND THE NEW ZEALAND WAR OF 1863-65. HE WAS KILLED BY THE AFRIDIS IN THE KYBER PASS ON 30TH DECEMBER, 1897.

THIS TABLET IS ERECTED IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF HIS DEVOTION TO THE REGIMENT OF WHICH HE WAS CHIEF BY THE OFFICERS PAST AND PRESENT, WARRANT OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND MEN OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT.

(The tablet bears the private Crest of Sir H. Havelock-Allan and the Regimental Crest.)

3. Brass tablet also placed on the left of the South African Memorial Window bearing the following inscription:--

In Memory of CAPTAIN ARTHUR J. MILNER, 18TH THE ROYAL IRISH, DIED AT PALAMPORE, PUNJAB, INDIA, 17TH SEPTEMBER 1879, AGED 31 YEARS.

THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS, N.-C. OFFICERS, AND MEN OF THE REGIMENT BY WHOM HE IS DEEPLY REGRETTED.

(The tablet bears the private Crest of Captain Milner and the Regimental Crest and Motto.)

4. Stone inset placed on the right of the South African Memorial Window bearing the following inscription:--

Sacred to the Memory of BREVET-MAJOR JAMES TARRANT RING, 18TH ROYAL IRISH, WHO WAS MORTALLY WOUNDED WHEN GALLANTLY LEADING THE ASSAULT ON THE ENEMY’S POSITION AT ORAKAU PAH ON THE 2ND APRIL, 1864. HE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF DURING HIS SERVICE IN THE NEW ZEALAND WAR, AND ENJOYED THE CONFIDENCE AND RESPECT OF BOTH THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE REGIMENT, BY WHOM THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED.

5. Brass tablet also placed on the right of the South African Memorial Window bearing the following inscription:--

In Memory of MAJOR A. W. S. F. ARMSTRONG, 18TH ROYAL IRISH, KNIGHT OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR, WHO, AFTER SERVING WITH DISTINCTION IN CHINA, INDIA, BURMA, AND THE CRIMEA, DIED AT SHORNCLIFFE CAMP, ON THE 13TH DECEMBER, 1860.

THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS IN TOKEN OF THEIR REGARD AND ESTEEM.

“CHRIST IS ALL, AND IN ALL.”--COLS. III. XI.

(The tablet bears the private Crest of Major Armstrong and the Regimental Crest and Motto.)

All connected with the Regiment, both in the past and the present, who may not have visited St Patrick’s Cathedral in recent years, will be struck by the vast improvement lately effected through the rearrangement and artistic grouping of the numerous Regimental Memorials.

Upon this subject, Sir Thomas Drew wrote on August 20th, 1907: “The real Memorial work was the collection of the previous Memorials of the Regiment, which were casual and scattered, and rearranging them with some general regard into a trophy in which the older Burmah and China monuments of the Pagan and Early Victorian Era were grouped with the dominant South African Votive Cross. They lent themselves, I thought, very happily to component parts of one Regimental Memorial of historic interest, to which the North Transept of the Cathedral is dedicated now. As a whole, and properly photographed, I could conceive no more effective frontispiece to a book on the Royal Irish Regiment.”

The Very Reverend The Dean of St Patrick’s, in the course of his speech at the ceremony of the unveiling of the South African Memorial, said: “It is the privilege of the Chapter of the National Cathedral to be the guardians of many memorials of distinguished Irish regiments. But with no regiment are our ties so manifold and so intimate as with the famous regiment which offers us to-day the custody of its Memorial of the comrades who fell in South Africa. We are surrounded at this end of the North Transept by your insignia and the memorials of your past. In this place, hallowed by so many memories of gallant men, it is fitting that you should offer, and that we should welcome, a monument which will recall to future generations the services which the 1st Battalion of the 18th Royal Irish--the Royal Regiment of Ireland--rendered with faithfulness and devotion for two years and a half during the last great trial of our arms, the long death-roll--too long to inscribe on our walls here--shows at how great a cost your duty was fulfilled.”

MEMORIALS OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT AT CLONMEL.

These consist of--

I. A Memorial Cross commemorative of the Campaigns in Afghanistan, 1879-80; Egypt, 1882; and the Nile Expedition, 1884-85.

II. A Monument commemorative of the South African War, 1899-1902.

THE AFGHANISTAN AND EGYPT CROSS.

This Memorial is placed in the Barrack Square at Clonmel, where the Depôt of the Regiment is stationed. The design is that of an old Celtic Cross adapted from one in Co. Sligo. It is executed in red Aberdeen granite, the height is 7 feet 6 inches, width 2 feet 9 inches, and mounted on a base 2 feet 6 inches high. The designers and executants of the work are Messrs H. Sibthorpe & Son, of 33 Molesworth Street, Dublin.

The inscription on the North face of the Cross is--

IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND PRIVATE SOLDIERS OF THE 1ST AND 2ND BATTALIONS OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT, WHO DIED OF DISEASE OR WERE KILLED IN ACTION DURING THE CAMPAIGNS OF AFGHANISTAN, 1879-80, AND EGYPT, 1882.

THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED BY THEIR COMRADES. ALSO IN MEMORY OF NILE EXPEDITION, 1884-85.

The names inscribed on the East, West, and South faces are given in Appendix 2.

There was no public ceremony at the unveiling of this Memorial.

A picture of the Cross is at page 231.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR MEMORIAL, CLONMEL.

The ceremony of unveiling this Memorial was performed at the Barracks, Clonmel, on October 5th, 1908, by the Marquis of Ormonde, Honorary Colonel of the original 5th Battalion, now the 4th Special Reserve Battalion, of the Royal Irish Regiment. About 350 men of the 2nd Battalion, under command of Colonel A. S. Orr, D.S.O., travelled from Buttevant with the band and colours, and formed up on the Barrack Square with the 3rd Special Reserve Battalion, under command of Major R. O. Kellett.

After carrying out the ceremony of unveiling, the Marquis of Ormonde addressed the troops, and recounted the services of the Regiment during the War in South Africa. He made special mention of the gallant deed of No. 3733, Private J. Barry, a Kilkenny man, who was killed at Monument Hill on the night of January 6th, 1901. Private Barry was awarded the Victoria Cross, and it was given to his widow. Lord Ormonde further alluded to the fine fighting record of the Royal Irish in all parts of the British Empire during two and a quarter centuries.

Colonel A. S. Orr, D.S.O., responded on behalf of the Regiment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MEMORIAL.

_Designer_--R. CAULFEILD ORPEN, Esq., B.A., F.R.I.A.I., 13 South Frederick Street, Dublin.

_Executants_--Messrs C. W. HARRISON & SONS, 178 Great Brunswick Street, Dublin.

The Memorial consists of three stone seats, forming a triangle, set on a circular platform, reached by three broad circular steps. Above the backs of the seats, and filling the space which they enclose, rises a triangular block of masonry having sunk panels on each of its faces, the whole being surmounted by a carved stone cornice.

The work is executed throughout in fine selected Irish limestone from the Stradbally quarries.

The height of the entire structure is fifteen feet, and the sides of the triangle are eight feet.

The front panel on the triangle bears a female figure executed in bronze in relief. The figure was designed and modelled by Miss Beatrice Elvery, of Dublin, who also made the models for the bronze wreaths and escutcheons which surround the Memorial immediately below the carved stone cornice; the escutcheons show the regimental badges. The two side panels on the triangle, which correspond in size with the front panel, are filled with the roll of Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men who fell in the Campaign.

On the panels behind the three seats the following inscriptions are placed:--

Front--

SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1902. TO THE MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND MEN OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT WHO WERE KILLED IN ACTION AND DIED OF WOUNDS OR DISEASE DURING THE CAMPAIGN.

On the Right Side--

1899-1900. RELIEF OF KIMBERLEY, PAARDEBURG, JOHANNESBURG, DIAMOND HILL, WITTEBERGEN.

On the Left Side--

1901-1902. CAPE COLONY, BELFAST, WITTEBERGEN, SOUTH AFRICA, 1901, SOUTH AFRICA, 1902.

The names inscribed on the two side panels of the triangle are given in Appendix 2.

A picture of the Memorial is at page 374.

APPENDIX 11.

TABLE SHOWING THE FORMER NUMBERS AND PRESENT NAMES OF THE INFANTRY REGIMENTS OF THE REGULAR ARMY.

Old Numbers. Present Names. 1st The Royal Scots (Lothian regiment). 2nd The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey regiment). 3rd The Buffs (East Kent regiment). 4th The King’s Own (Royal Lancaster regiment). 5th The Northumberland Fusiliers. 6th The Royal Warwickshire regiment. 7th The Royal Fusiliers (City of London regiment). 8th The King’s (Liverpool regiment). 9th The Norfolk regiment. 10th The Lincolnshire regiment. 11th The Devonshire regiment. 12th The Suffolk regiment. 13th The Prince Albert’s (Somersetshire Light Infantry). 14th The Prince of Wales’ Own (West Yorkshire regiment). 15th The East Yorkshire regiment. 16th The Bedfordshire regiment. 17th The Leicestershire regiment. 18th The Royal Irish regiment. 19th Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire regiment). 20th The Lancashire Fusiliers. 21st The Royal Scots Fusiliers. 22nd The Cheshire regiment. 23rd The Royal Welsh Fusiliers. 24th The South Wales Borderers. 25th The King’s Own Scottish Borderers. 26th 1st batt. The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 27th 1st ” The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 28th 1st ” The Gloucestershire regiment. 29th 1st ” The Worcestershire regiment. 30th 1st ” The East Lancashire regiment. 31st 1st ” The East Surrey regiment. 32nd 1st ” The Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. 33rd 1st ” The Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding regiment). 34th 1st ” The Border regiment. 35th 1st ” The Royal Sussex regiment. 36th 2nd ” The Worcestershire regiment. 37th 1st ” The Hampshire regiment. 38th 1st batt. The South Staffordshire regiment. 39th 1st ” The Dorsetshire regiment. 40th 1st ” The Prince of Wales’ Volunteers (South Lancashire regiment). 41st 1st ” The Welsh regiment. 42nd 1st ” The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). 43rd 1st ” The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. 44th 1st ” The Essex regiment. 45th 1st ” The Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and Derbyshire regiment). 46th 2nd ” The Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. 47th 1st ” The Loyal North Lancashire regiment. 48th 1st ” The Northamptonshire regiment. 49th 1st ” Princess Charlotte of Wales’ (Royal Berkshire regiment). 50th 1st ” The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent regiment). 51st 1st ” The King’s Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry). 52nd 2nd ” The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. 53rd 1st ” The King’s (Shropshire Light Infantry). 54th 2nd ” The Dorsetshire regiment. 55th 2nd ” The Border regiment. 56th 2nd ” The Essex regiment. 57th 1st ” The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex regiment). 58th 2nd ” The Northamptonshire regiment. 59th 2nd ” The East Lancashire regiment. 60th The King’s Royal Rifle Corps. 61st 2nd batt. The Gloucestershire regiment. 62nd 1st ” The Duke of Edinburgh’s (Wiltshire regiment). 63rd 1st ” The Manchester regiment. 64th 1st ” The Prince of Wales’(North Staffordshire regiment). 65th 1st ” The York and Lancaster regiment. 66th 2nd ” Princess Charlotte of Wales’ (Royal Berkshire regiment). 67th 2nd ” The Hampshire regiment. 68th 1st ” The Durham Light Infantry. 69th 2nd ” The Welsh regiment. 70th 2nd ” The East Surrey regiment. 71st 1st ” The Highland Light Infantry. 72nd 1st ” Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany’s). 73rd 2nd ” The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). 74th 2nd ” The Highland Light Infantry. 75th 1st ” The Gordon Highlanders. 76th 2nd ” The Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding regiment). 77th 2nd ” The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex regiment). 78th 2nd ” Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany’s). 79th 1st ” The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. 80th 2nd ” South Staffordshire regiment. 81st 2nd ” Loyal North Lancashire regiment. 82nd 2nd ” The Prince of Wales’ Volunteers (South Lancashire regiment). 83rd 1st ” The Royal Irish Rifles. 84th 2nd ” The York and Lancaster regiment. 85th 1st ” The King’s (Shropshire Light Infantry). 86th 2nd ” The Royal Irish Rifles. 87th 1st ” Princess Victoria’s (Royal Irish Fusiliers). 88th 1st ” The Connaught Rangers. 89th 2nd batt. Princess Victoria’s (Royal Irish Fusiliers). 90th 2nd ” The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 91st 1st ” Princess Louise’s (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders). 92nd 2nd ” The Gordon Highlanders. 93rd 2nd ” Princess Louise’s (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders). 94th 2nd ” The Connaught Rangers. 95th 2nd ” The Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and Derbyshire regiment). 96th 2nd ” The Manchester regiment. 97th 2nd ” The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent regiment). 98th 2nd ” The Prince of Wales’ (North Staffordshire regiment). 99th 2nd ” The Duke of Edinburgh’s (Wiltshire regiment). 100th 1st ” The Prince of Wales’ Leinster regiment (Royal Canadians). 101st 1st ” The Royal Munster Fusiliers. 102nd 1st ” } Royal Dublin Fusiliers. 103rd 2nd ” } 104th 2nd ” The Royal Munster Fusiliers. 105th 2nd ” The King’s Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry). 106th 2nd ” The Durham Light Infantry. 107th 2nd ” The Royal Sussex regiment. 108th 2nd ” The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 109th 2nd ” The Prince of Wales’ Leinster regiment (Royal Canadians). The Rifle Brigade.

INDEX.

Abercromby, Lt.-General Sir R., Mediterranean expedition of 1800-1801, 104-106; the Egyptian expedition, 107-108; disembarkation of army of, in Egypt, 109-110; drives French out of their entrenchments, 110-111; defeats Menou, 113-114; mortally wounded, 114

Aboukir, lake and bay of, 108, 110, 112, 114; Wolseley feigns attack upon, 237-238

Abu Klea, Mahdists defeated at, 273

Abu Kru, Mahdists defeated at, 273

Acton, Pte. James (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 220, 404

Acton, 2nd Lt. W. M. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Adams, Lt. H. (XVIIIth), in India, 189

Adams, Col. H. W. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 127, 134

Adamson, Maj. R. I. (XVIIIth), in India, 225; in Afghan war, 230

Adamson, Lt. R. J. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Afghan war, the, 229-231, 395

Afridis, the, 299

Aicken, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Aire, taken by Marlborough, 60

Aitken, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119, 403

Aix-la-Chapelle, Treaty of, 77

Akazais, the, expedition against, 290-298

Alaiwals, the, 290

Alcester, Lord (Sir Beauchamp Seymour), 235, 237

Alderney, services rendered by the regt. in, 193

Alderson, Col. E. A. H., 307-308, 361

Alderson, Capt. J. B. S. (XVIIIth), 298, 299; in Boer war, 311, 330, 370, 397

Aldridge, Corp. H. N. (5th Lancers), 354

Alexander, Father, R.C. Chaplain (XVIIIth), 317

Alexandria, in campaign of 1801, 108, 110, 112, 114-115; in campaign of 1882, 235-236

Algeçiras, 66

Algiers, pirates of, threaten attack upon ships conveying the regt. from Ostend to Bantry, 23-24

Ali Musjid, 230

Allen, Ensign T. (XVIIIth), 5

Alma, the, Russian defeat at, 165

Almanza, battle of, 51

Amiens, Peace of, wholesale military reductions following the, 116

Amoy, attack upon, 128-130

Anderson, Capt. E. A. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Anderson, 2nd Lt. H. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Andrews, Lt. G. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Annesley, Capt. C. G. D. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Apthorp, Maj. K. P. (XVIIIth), in Nile campaign, 260; in Hazara campaign, 290; in Boer war, 339, 370

Arabi Pasha, 234, 235-236, 239, 241; routed at Tel-el-Kebir, 247-249; takes refuge in Cairo, 249

Aracan, 147

Arbuthnot, Capt. R. R. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 312, 370, 397

Arleux, Marlborough’s forced march to, 61-62

Armstrong, Maj. A. W. S. F. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 133, 147, 157, 160; in Crimean war, 165, 182, 188, 193

Armstrong, Maj.-General John, curious correspondence of, with Maj. Gillman, 70-73; Colonel of the regiment, 426

Army, the, condition of, on outbreak of French Revolutionary War, 89; strength of, in 1809, 118; starving of all arms of, after fall of Napoleon, 163; various systems devised to increase efficiency of, 225-227

Arney, Sir George, high commendation of second battalion by, 221-222

Arwater, Quartermaster Edmund (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Ashfordby-Trenchard, Capt. G. A. (5th batt. XVIIIth), in Boer war, 370

Asseerghur, detachment at, 190-191

Assiut, 260

Athlone, Earl of. _See_ Ginkell

Athlone, siege of, 7, 9-11

Atkins, Quartermaster J. (XVIIIth), 117

Auckland, 197, 199, 200, 205, 212, 220

Aughrim, battle of, 11-13

Australia, the Royal Irish Regiment in--regret of the people of, at departure of the regt.--aid given to the mother country by, 223

Australasian volunteers in Boer war, 316, 318, 330, 362

Ava, King of, 146-148, 152, 153

Aylmer, General Lord (XVIIIth), Colonel of the regiment, 427

Baglin, Pte. Richard (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Bainbrigge, Capt. P. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Baker, Lt. A. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Baker, Ensign H. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 22, 385

Baker, Asst.-Surgeon J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 122, 141, 389

Baker, Sir Samuel, appointed Governor-General of the Equatorial Provinces, 254

Baker, Pte. T. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 340, 371, 405

Baker, Maj. T. D. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165, 182, 188; in India, 189; in New Zealand war, 194, 200, 208, 220, 224

Balaclava, 165-168

Barflis, Lt. T. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Barkai, enthusiastic reception of the regt. at, 302

Barrett, Henry, officer of Royal Irish Regiment in 1736, 72

Barrett, Quartermaster R. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Barry, Pte. John (XVIIIth), in Boer war, heroic death of, at Monument Hill, 351; awarded Victoria Cross, 355, 371, 404

Barry, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Bartlett, Maj. C. R., R.A.M.S., in Tirah campaign, 299

Barton, 2nd Lt. D. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Barttelot, Lt. E. M. (Royal Fusiliers), 240

Bass, Lt. P. de S. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290

Bastall, Ensign ---- (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Bastia, combined naval and military attack upon--surrender of French garrison of, 97; dramatic withdrawal of British garrison from, 101-102

Batn-el-Hájar, 263-264

Battle honours, title of Royal Regt. of Foot of Ireland, badge of Lion of Nassau, motto Virtutis Namurcensis Præmium, “Namur,” 21; “Blenheim,” “Ramillies,” “Oudenarde,” and “Malplaquet,” 21; the Sphinx, and “Egypt,” 116; the Dragon, and “China,” 142; “Pegu,” 161; “Sevastopol,” 188; “New Zealand,” 220; “Afghanistan 1879-80,” 231; “Egypt 1882” and “Tel-el-Kebir,” 251; “Nile 1884-85,” 287; “South Africa 1900-2,” 370

Batwicke, Quartermaster (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Bavaria, Elector of, 29, 34-40, 52

Bayer, Lt. H. M. (5th V.B. Liverpool Regt.), 312

Baylis, Capt. T. (XVIIIth) in Egypt, 1801, 110; in West Indies, 403

Bayuda Desert, 271-272

Beachy Head, effect of French naval victory at, 7

Beatson, Col., commendation of the regt. by, 221

Beavan, Ensign H. W. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Beira, 307

Belfast, South Africa, 346, 355

Bell, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Bell, Ensign W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Ben Tor, kopje, Boers dynamite blockhouse on, 360

Bentricke, Ensign G. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Berber, 271

Beresford, L/-Corp. C. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Bergendal, battle of, 343, 363, 372

Berger, Quartermaster Jacob (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Bergin, Sergt.-Maj. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371, 404, 405

Berkeley, Capt. A. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Bernard, Lt. S. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 139-140, 389

Berwick, Duke of, career of--reinforces Burgundy after Oudenarde, 51

Bethlehem, 324-331

Bethune, taken by Marlborough, 60

Bicknell, Ensign H. D. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 201

Bishop, Ensign S. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Bishopp, Capt. R. P. (XVIIIth), in India, 189; in New Zealand war, 194, 203

Black, Capt. R. H. J. (XVIIIth), in India, 189

Blacker, Lt. J. R. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Black Mountain or Hazara campaign, 290-298, 397

Blackwood, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Blair, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Blakeney, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 58

Blakeney, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), at Limerick, 9, 385

Blakeney, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22; in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 385

Blathwayte, William, Secretary at War, Earl of Meath’s letter to, respecting precedence of the regt., 16

Blenheim, battle of, 33-40

Bloemfontein, stay of regiment at, 320, 322

Blood, Lt.-General, in Boer war, 357

Blunt, Ensign ---- (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Boers, the, appearance and characteristics of, 341-342

Boer war, the, 311-372

Bogue Forts, 124

Boisragon, Capt. A. M. (XVIIIth), in Nile campaign, 260

Bolton, Maj. H. S. F. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 224, 230

Borrett, Thomas, officer of Royal Irish Regt. in 1736, 72

Borrow, Maj. J. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147, 154; in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Boston, Massachusetts, 78, 81, 86

Botha, General Louis, 344; his plan of attack on Belfast, 349-350, 354, 357, 358

Bothaville, 364, 368

Bouchain, siege of, 62

Boufflers, Marshal de, 17, 22-23, 26, 51-54, 60

Boulger, Sergt.-Maj. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 359-360

Bowen, Sir George, his praise of the second battalion, 221

Bowes, Lt. G. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Boyce, Lt. H. T. A. S. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Brabazon, Lt. Ant. (XVIIIth), 5

Brabazon, Capt. Charles (XVIIIth), 5; at Limerick, 9, 385

Brabazon, Ensign G. (XVIIIth), 5

Brabazon, Ensign H. (XVIIIth), 5

Brand, Ensign W. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110, 115, 388

Brandon, Pte. John (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 214-215, 404

Brandwater Basin, General Hunter’s plans for clearing Boers out of, 332-333; operations in, 340-341

Brennan, Drummer (XVIIIth), 288

Brereton, Maj. R. K. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290, 296

Brereton, Lt. T. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Brien, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 214-215

Briggs, Capt. J. A. J. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 205

Brindle, Bishop, D.S.O., services of, as chaplain in Nile Expedition, 285, 306

Broderick, Ensign T. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Browne, Capt. H. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 386

Bruce, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 143

Bruce, Maj. W. T. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 143, 147, 152, 160, 161

Bruley, Ensign H. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110, 115, 388

Brush, Capt. A. W. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311, 367, 370

Bryant, Capt. J. F. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189, 225

Buller, General Sir Redvers, 274, 278, 279, 280, 282, 312, 313, 323, 342-344

Bunker’s Hill, 80-85

Burch, Capt. W. E. S. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Burgh, General de, in command of garrison of Bastia, 101-104

Burgundy, Duke of, 46-50

Burke, Lt. W. B. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Burma, second war with, 146-161

Burnett, Capt. W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Burr, Capt. C. E. G. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240

Burrell, Maj.-General (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 122, 124-127

Burrell, Lt. H. D. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Burton, Lt. T. N. R. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Butler, Capt. ---- (XVIIIth), at Aughrim, 13, 385

Butts, Capt. J. G. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194; in Afghan war, 230

Byrne, Lt. F. J. (Connaught Rangers), 299

Byrne, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 182, 188

Byron, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in Corsica, 100

Cadiz, 66, 105-106

Cadogan, Quartermaster-General, 42, 47-49

Cairo, 108, 114-115, 249, 250, 258, 259

Call, 2nd Lt. F. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 312

Call, Gen. G. F. S., C.B., in Chinese war, 121; in Burmese war, 147, 152; in Crimean war, 165, 185, 188; in India, 189-190, 225, 305, 307; colonel of the regt., 422, 429

Call, Paymaster G. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Calvi, siege of, 96-100

Cameron, Lt.-General Sir Duncan A., operations of, against Maoris, 197-217

Campbell, Lt.-Col. A. N. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 143, 147; in Burmese war, 160; in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189; 2nd batt., 193

Campbell, Lt. E. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Campbell, Maj. R. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Campiglia, captured by the regt., 103

Canadian boatmen corps of _voyageurs_, 223, 262, 266-268

Canadian volunteers in Boer war, 223, 343

Canavan, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in India, 189-191

Canrobert, Marshal, succeeds St Arnaud in the Crimea, 163; postpones assault on Sebastopol, 174

Canton, 121, 124; attacked by Sir H. Gough, 125-128, 143

Cardwell, Mr, Sec. of State for War, British army modernised by, 226-227

Carey, Brig.-General G. J. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 200, 206-212, 217, 220

Carleton, Lt. C. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119, 403

Carlisle, Earl of, new colours presented to the regt, by, 189

Carmichael, Maj.-General Sir Hugh, 117-118

Carney, Quartermaster M. T. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Carrickfergus, 5-6

Carroll, Quartermaster J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 122

Carter, Lt. T. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Carteret, Capt. N. (XVIIIth), 5; at Namur, 22, 385

Carver, Asst.-Surgeon W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Casualty Rolls of Royal Irish Regiment in campaigns of William III., 385; of Marlborough, 386; of the war with the American Colonists, 387; of defence of Toulon, 387; of Corsica, 387-388; of Egypt, 1801, 388; of China, 1840-42, 389-390; of second war with Burma, 390-392; of Crimea, 392-394; Indian Mutiny, 394; New Zealand, 394-395; Afghan War, 395; Egypt, 1882, and Nile Expedition, 396; Black Mountain or Hazara campaign and Mashonaland, 397; South Africa, 397-402

Ceylon, 121

Chaffey, Corp. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Chalmers, Surgeon W. K., M.D. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165

Chanclos, General de, surrender of Ostend by, 74-76

Channer, Brig.-General C. N., V.C., 290

Chapman, Lt.-Col. A. A. (XVIIIth), 193; in New Zealand war, 194, 214, 217, 220

Chapman, Capt. B. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Chapman, Capt. W. D. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Chapman, Ensign W. E. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Chapoo, 135-136

Charles II., King, Royal Irish Regiment raised by, 1

Charlestown, Massachusetts, 81-83

Chawner, Lt. J. H. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240

Cheape, Gen. Sir John, leads expedition against Myat Toon, 157-160

Cherry, Lt. John (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 58

Chichester, Lt.-Col. A. G. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240, 248-249, 250, 252; in Boer war, 312, 370

Chichester, Ensign J. I. (XVIIIth), 5

China, first war with, 121-144

Chinhai, capture of, 132; Chinese attempt to recapture, 134-137

Chinkiangfu, storming of, 137-140

Church, Lt. A. J. B., Connaught Rangers, 299

Chusan, 122-124, 131-132, 142

Chute, Maj.-General Trevor, 217, 219

Clampitt, Pte. George (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 214-215, 404

Clements, General R. A. P., 1st battalion posted to his brigade, 310; operations of, between Colesberg and Arundel, 314-319; operations of, against Bethlehem, 325-331; his praise of the Royal Irish Regiment, 331; attack on Slabbert’s Nek, 337-339, 340, 343

Cochrane, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 141

Cockburn, Lt. W. P. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 126; in Burmese war, 147, 160, 390

Coglan, Asst.-Surgeon H. A. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Cohorn, Namur fortified by, 17

Colchester, the 1st battalion loses cups, trophies, &c., in fires at, 305-306

Coleman, Pte. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 149

Colenso, battle of, 312

Colesberg, operations around, 314-319

Colley, Capt. G. H. P., in Boer war, 372

Collinson, Capt. C. J. R. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 139, 141, 389

Colnbrook, strange experience of the regt. when quartered at, 3, 4

Colours, new, presentation of, 121, 189, 305, 306

Colthorpe, Sergt. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 365

Concord, Massachusetts, Colonel Smith destroys depôt at, 79

Coningham, John, officer of XVIIIth Regt. in 1736, 72

Connock, Lt. G. (XVIIIth), 5

Connolly, Sergt. T. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 363, 371, 405

Connors, Pte. ---- (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 159-160

Conolly, Capt. W. (XVIIIth), at Toulon, 93

Conolly, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Conseille, E. du, officer of Royal Irish Regt. in 1736, 72

Coote, Lt.-Col. C. J. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147, 152, 390

Coote, Capt. C. J. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165, 188; in India, 225

Corker, Ensign E. (XVIIIth), 5

Cormick, Maj. J. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165, 188

Corrie, Lt. S. T. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand, 194

Corsica, 96-101

Cory, Surgeon B. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Cosby, Brig.-Gen. William, colonel of the regt., 69, 425

Cottee, Lt. A. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Cotter, ----, officer of the regt. in 1736, 72.

Cotter, 2nd Lt. J. L. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Coulson, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117, 403

Cowen, Asst.-Surgeon D., M.D. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 122

Cowper, Col. J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 130, 137, 142, 143

Cowper, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Cox, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188

Crabbe, Capt. A. B. (5th batt. XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Cradock, Maj.-General, commands brigade of which XVIIIth formed part in Egypt under Abercromby, 108-110

Crawford, Surgeon T., M.D. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Crimea, the war in, 162-188

Croft, Lt. W. T. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Crofton, Asst.-Surgeon W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119, 403

Cromer, Lord, on English policy in Egypt, 233-235

Cromwell, influence of veterans of, on Irish levies of Charles II., 1, 2

Cronje, General, 313, 322, 365-366

Crookshank, Col. A. C. W., in Hazara campaign, 291

Crossby, Lt. E. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Crumpe, Capt. R. G. L. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Cullen, Pte. ---- (XVIIIth), 308-309

Cullen, Quartermaster D. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119, 403

Culliford, Lt. John (XVIIIth), 5

Cullinan, Lt. J. E. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290, 298

Cumberland, Duke of, 73, 75

Cummins, Colour-Sergt. Martin (XVIIIth), 405

Cunningham, Lt. M. T. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Curaçoa, capture of; long stay of 2nd battalion of the regt. in, 118-119

Cushin, Pte. Michael (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 133-134

Cutts, General Lord, 19, 28-29, 34-36.

D’Aguilar, General, 143

Dalbos, Ensign John (XVIIIth), 72

Dalhousie, Marquis of, Governor-General of India--escorted to Lahore by detachment of the regt., 145, 154

Daly, Lt. H. D. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240

Daniel, Lt.-Col. R. H. (XVIIIth), in India, 189, 224

Daniell, Capt. E. H. E. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299; in Boer war, 311, 328, 334-339, 339, 370

Darell, Lt. Sir H., Bart. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Darvell, Lt. S. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Daubeney, Major J. H. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240, 251-252

Daubeny, Capt. J. F. (XVIIIth), in India, 189; in New Zealand war, 194, 216

D’Auvergne, Army Chaplain, his history of William’s wars in Flanders, 21

Davis, Capt. D. H. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Davis, Lt. G. W. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 128, 141, 389

Davis, Sir John, his prompt reprisals upon the mandarins of Canton, 143

Dawson, Ensign C. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 203

Dawson, Lt.-Col. R. W. E. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in New Zealand war, 194, 216, 251, 288

De Aar, 361

Deacon, Lt. H. R. G., Connaught Rangers, 299

Deane, Lt. A. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110; in West Indies, 117

Dease, Lt. C. E. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311, 346-347, 348, 350-351

Delachnois, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Delancey, Ensign J. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Delaval, Admiral Sir Ralph, the Royal Irish Regiment become Marines for a time under, 14-15

Dendermonde, 45

Densmore, Pte. H., 5th V.B. Liverpool Regiment, 371

Dera Ismail Khan, 228

Dettingen, battle of, 73

Devenish, Lt. B. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Devine, Corporal F. B. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 248

Devonshire Regiment, the, 355-356

De Wet, General Christian, 324; letter of, to General Clements, 326, 330, 341, 342-343, 358, 364, 367-368

Dewetsdorp, 364, 368

Diamond Hill, Royal Irish section of M.I. at, 363, 367, 372

Diepenbeck, village on battlefield of Oudenarde, 49

Dillon, Capt. A. L. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165, 182

Dillon, Lt.-Col. E. L. (XVIIIth), in India, 189; in New Zealand war, 194, 227

Dillon, Major W. F. (XVIIIth) in Chinese war, 121, 122, 144

Distinguished Conduct Medal, names of N.C.O. and men of the Royal Irish Regiment who have been awarded the, 404-405

Dixmude, 13, 18

Dixon, Major C. E. (XVIIIth), in Egyptian war, 1882, 240; in Nile campaign, 260

D’Offranville, Capt. Peter (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 58

Donauwörth, defeat of Gallo-Bavarians at, 30-33

Dongola, Mudir of, 258

Donobyu, 156-160

Donoughmore, Earl of. _See_ Hutchinson, General

Donovan, Pte. John (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 149

Doornberg range, 367

Doran, Col. B. J. C. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230; in Nile campaign, 260, 283-285, 287; in Hazara campaign, 290; in Tirah campaign, 299; in Boer war, 312, 370, 398

Doran, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147, 152, 390

Doran, Lt. W. R. B. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240, 250-251; in Nile campaign, 261; in Hazara campaign, 290; in Boer war, 312, 370

Dost Mahomed, Amir, 229

Douai taken by Marlborough, 60

Douglas, General, assaults Limerick, 8

Dowie, L/-Corp. G. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 352

Downing, Major H. J. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290; in Boer war, 311, 370

Doyle, Corp. P. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 340, 371, 405

Drake, ----, Paymaster (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Driefontein, Royal Irish section of M.I. at, 362, 372

Drummond-Wolff, Lt. H. H., Royal Fusiliers, 240, 250, 252, 396

Dumphy, L/-Corp. P. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 340, 371, 405

Dunbar, Lt. C. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Dunbar, Thomas, officer of Royal Irish Regiment in 1736, 72

Dundas, Minister for War, plans campaign in Egypt, 106-107

Dundas, General David, 93, 97

Dunlop, Major C. J. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110; in West Indies, 117

Dunlop, 2nd Lt. R. B. S., in Boer war, 311

Dunne, Col.-Sergt. E. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188

Duroure, Capt. F. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Dwyer, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Dwyer, Asst.-Surgeon J. H. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147

Earle, General, in Nile Expedition, 271, 281

Edgcumbe, Lady Albertha, colours presented to 1st batt. of the regt., by, 305

Edge, Lt.-Col. J. D. (XVIIIth), 306-307

Edgworth, Col. Sir John (XVIIIth), extraordinary experience of the regt. when under the command of, at Colnbrook, 3, 4, 5, 422, 424

Edmonstone, Capt. C. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Edward VII., King, regt. furnishes guard of honour to, at Bareilly when Prince of Wales--dines with the regt.--presents Mess with portraits of himself and Princess of Wales, 227

Edwards, Lt.-General C. A. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 145; in Burmese war, 147, 153-154; in Crimean war, 164-188, 172, 178-181, 186, 188; in India, 189-190, 228, 231, 422, 428

Edwardes, Lt. D. (XVIIIth), in China war, 121, 128, 141, 389

Edwards, Capt. H. H., Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 240, 242, 352, 396

Egan, Corp. M. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Egypt, Napoleon’s occupation of, 106; the expedition to, under Abercromby, 107-115; the expedition to, under Wolseley, 232-250; historical retrospect, 232-233; the Nile Expedition, 253-287; voyage of the regt. up the Nile, 260-270; the desert march, 272-280

Elba, 101-104, 116

Elder, Jonathan, officer of Royal Irish Regiment in 1736, 72

Elliot, Sir Gilbert, on behaviour of Neapolitan troops at Toulon, 92, 94; on board ship at Hyères, 96; viceroy of Corsica--feeling of Corsicans towards--ordered to evacuate Corsica, 101; reopens communication between Elba and Italian mainland with XVIIIth, 102-103

Elliot, Col. G. A. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147, 148-149, 157; in Crimean war, 165, 186; in India, 189, 220

Elliot, Lieut. G. A. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Elliot, Ensign J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Ellis, Lt. G. A., Cameronians, 299

England, Lt.-General Sir Richard, the Royal Irish Regiment in division commanded by, in the Crimea, 171-172

Erwin, Pte. E. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Esmonde, Capt. Thomas E. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165, 177; awarded V.C., 181-182, 188, 404

Eteson, Lt. F. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147, 158, 160

Eugene of Savoy, Prince, 33; his share in the victory of Blenheim, 33-40, 46-47; opposes Marlborough’s plan for invasion of France--insists on besieging Lille, 50; wounded in siege of Lille, 52; wounded at Malplaquet--bravery of, 59-69; recalled with his troops to Austria, 61; assumes supreme command of allied armies, 63

Eyne, village of, on battlefield of Oudenarde, 48-49

Eyre, Ensign J. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Eyre, General Sir William, the regt. in brigade of, in Crimea, 171; advance of his brigade on 18th June, 176-181

Farmer, Lieut. L. L. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311, 359

Farmerie, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Farwell, Paymaster R. B. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Fearnley, Capt. F. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165, 182; in India, 189; in New Zealand war, 194

Fergusson, Pte. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 149

Fermor, Lt. H. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Ferris, Lt. J. L. L., 5th V.B. Liverpool Regt., 312

Fettyplace, Ensign A. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Ffolliott, Asst.-Surgeon F. (XVIIIth), in India, 189-191

Ficksburg, 368

Fife, Ensign J. C. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Fitzgerald, Field-Marshal Sir John F., G.C.B., Colonel of Royal Irish Regiment, 228, 422, 427

FitzHugh, Lt. T. C. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299; in Boer war, 311

Fitzmaurice-Deane-Morgan, Lt. Hon. H. R. T. G. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311, 418

Fitzmorris, Lt. C. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Flamstead, Lt. G. L. W. D. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147

Flanders, characteristics of, 15

Flannery, Pte. Thadeus (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Fletcher, 2nd Lt. A. C. S. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 312, 370, 397

Flower, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), 5

Folliott, Lt.-General John, Colonel of Royal Irish Regiment, 422, 426

Fontenoy, battle of, 73

Forbes, Arthur Lord (XVIIIth), 16; Colonel of the regt., 422

Forbes, Capt. G. F. R. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Forbes, Corp. H. N., 5th Lancers, 353-354

Forbes-Mosse, Paymaster and Hon. Maj. J. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230; in Nile campaign, 261

Forbes’ Regiment, Royal Irish Regiment at one time known as, 1

Ford, Sergt. Richard (XVIIIth), 405

Forrest, Adjt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Forrestall, Pte. H. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Forster, Ensign A. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Forster, Maj.-General J. Burton, in Afghan war, 230; in Nile campaign, 260, 265, 282-283; in Tirah campaign, 299, 301, 303

Forster, Capt. W. F. G. (XVIIIth), in India, 189, 394

Fosbery, Capt. F. L. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299; in Boer war, 311; gallant defence of Monument Hill by, 348-355, 370, 397

Fouriesburg, 340-341

Fox, Capt. A. J. (---- batt. XVIIIth), in Boer war, 372

Fox, Quartermaster and Hon. Lt. J. J. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Foy, Sergt. Edward (XVIIIth), 405

France, army of, in Crimea, 162-163; Egyptian policy of, 233-236

Francis, 2nd Lt. N. A. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Fraser, 2nd Lt. E. B. W. J. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Fraser, General R. W. M‘L., Colonel of Royal Irish Regt., 422, 429

Frederick, Lt. A. T. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

French, Lt.-General, 315-316, 357, 365

French, Capt. S. G. (XVIIIth), in Mashonaland, 307-308; in Boer war, 312, 370, 397

Frost, Bandsman (XVIIIth), 288

Fry, Ensign C. N. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Furber, 2nd Lt. M. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Gage, General, in North America, 78-79, 86

Gakdul, Nile expedition, 272

Galbraith, Brig.-General, in Hazara campaign, 290-294, 296

Galbraith, Lt. S. H. L. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 312, 365, 371

Gallo-Bavarians, 29, 30-33, 33-40

Galway, 7, 9, 13

Galway, Lt. C. E. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Garraway, Lt. C. W. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290, 298

Gavin, Major F. J. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290; in Tirah campaign, 299; in Boer war, 311, 420

Gemai, 261, 262

Genoa, 104, 105

Ghazis, the, in Hazara campaign, 293, 294

Ghent, in Low Countries, 17-18, 50, 54, 63

Gibbons, Ensign T. R. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147

Gibraltar, second siege of, 65-70, 105, 107

Gifford, Ensign T. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Gillespie, Capt. A. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147, 390

Gillman, Maj. (XVIIIth), curious correspondence of, with General Armstrong, 70-73

Gilman, Lt. S. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s war, 33, 58, 386

Ginkell, General (Earl of Athlone), attacks Athlone, 9-11; defeats St Ruth at Aughrim, 11-13; surprised by de Boufflers, 26

Ginniss, battle of, Mahdists defeated at, 287

Gladstone, Mr, Govt. of, refuses Australasian aid in Boer war of 1881, 223; failure to appreciate importance of Mahdism, 255

Gleeson, Sergt. John (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 182, 188

Glesson, Pte. ---- (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 149

Gloster, Capt. W. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 289-296; in Boer war, 311, 334-339, 370, 397

Goddard, Lt. F. A. D’O., Royal Munster Fusiliers, 299

Godwin, General, in Burmese war, 146, 148, 149-153, 157

Goffey, Lt. J., 5th V.B. Liverpool Regt., 312

Good Conduct Medal, names of N.C.O. and men of the regt. who received, from 1849 to 30th June 1902, 405-413

Gordon, General C. G., bears testimony to the good conduct of the Royal Irish in the Crimea, 185-186, 254; eventful career of, 256; shut up in Khartoum, 257; expedition to rescue, 257; desperate position of, 271-272; failure of expedition to save, 278

Gordon, Capt. G. H. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Gorman, Corp. ---- (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 351

Gorrequer, Lt. G. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Gough, Sir Hugh, in Chinese war, 124-129, 132-141, 145

Gough, 2nd Lt. H. W., Connaught Rangers, 299

Graham, Maj.-Gen. Sir G., commands brigade in Egypt, 1882, 236, 239, 242, 245, 247, 249, 257

Graham, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117, 403

Graham, Pte. John (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 404

Granard, Earl of, first to command the regt., 1, 2, 422, 424

Grant, Lt. E. J. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240

Grant, Sergt. John (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 182, 188, 405

Grattan, Col. J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 122, 127, 134, 142, 147, 155-156

Graves, Capt. A. H. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165

Graves, Lt. I. W. (XVIIIth), in Ashantee war, 224

Graves, Lt.-Col. J. W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Graves, Lt.-Col. J. W. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 128, 133, 137, 142-143

Graves, Capt. J. W. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Graves, Capt. W. H., in Burmese war, 147; in India, 189

Gregorie, Maj.-General C. F., in Crimean war, 430; in Mutiny campaign, 430; in Egypt, 1882, 240, 247-248, 251-252; Colonel of the regt., 209, 430

Gregorie, Lt. D. G. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240, 287

Gregorie, Lt. H. G. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311, 371

Gregory, Adjt. T. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110; in West Indies, 117

Grey, Sir George, Governor of New Zealand, 197, 216, 217, 219

Griffin, L/-Corp. ---- (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 365

Grindley, Lt. D. R., 5th V.B. Liverpool Regt., 365

Grindley, Lt. J. H., 5th V.B. Liverpool Regt., 312

Groenewald, village near Oudenarde, 49

Grogan, Capt. G. M. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311, 355, 418

Guernsey, mutiny in, suppressed by Royal Irish, 87-88

Guinness, Lt.-Col. H. W. N. (XVIIIth), in Nile Expedition, 260, 287; in Boer war, 311, 320, 327-328, 336-337, 339-341, 359, 360, 370, 418-421

Guinness, Pte. James M. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Gulistan, Fort of, in Tirah campaign, 300, 414

Gunn, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Gwynne, Lt. W. A. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Hackett, Quartermaster M. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Haffey, Maj. J. B. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Haines, Ensign B. G. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Haiti. _See_ San Domingo

Hales, Lt. W. J. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165

Halfhide, Ensign G. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Hall, Lt. E. (XVIIIth), in India, 189; in New Zealand war, 194

Hall, Lt. George (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Hall, Sergt. H. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 363, 371

Haly, Lt. S. (XVIIIth) in Chinese war, 121, 128, 141, 389

Hamilton, Maj.-General Frederick, 2, 5, 14; at Namur, 21-22, 40, 41; colonel of the regt., 385, 422, 424

Hamilton, Maj. I. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Hamilton, Lt.-General Sir Ian, 302, 323, 343, 344, 345-346, 366

Hamilton, Ensign J. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Hamilton, Capt. R. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Hamilton, Quartermaster and Hon. Maj. T. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240, 251, 288; in Hazara campaign, 290

Hamilton’s Regt., the Royal Irish known as, in 1693, 1, 14

Hammill, Maj. R. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 123, 141, 389

Hannek cataract, 264

Hannon, Pte. T. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 210

Hanrahan, Orderly-Room Sergt. (XVIIIth), in Nile campaign, 269

Hanrehan, Pte. ---- (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 328

Harvey, Lt. John (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 386

Harvey, Sergt. J. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188

Haslam, Lt. G. W. P. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299; in Boer war, 311

Hassanzais, the, expedition against, 290-298

Hatch, Lt. G. P., Wiltshire Regt., 240

Hatchell, Maj. H. M. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230; in Egypt, 1882, 240; in Boer war, 311, 344-345, 365-366, 370, 397

Hau-Haus, the, strange beliefs of--outrages committed by, 213; expeditions against, 217-220

Havelock-Allan, Lt.-General Sir H. M., in Indian Mutiny, 189; in New Zealand war, 194, 200, 209, 220; goes to India on behalf of second battalion--tragic death of, in Khyber Pass, 301, 309; colonel of the regt., 422; biography of, 429-430

Hawkins, Ensign R. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Hay, Lt. P. (XVIIIth), in Egyptian war, 1801, 110

Hay, Paymaster W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Hayes, Bandsman ---- (XVIIIth), 288

Hayman, Maj. M. J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121; in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165, 177, 180, 182, 188, 392

Hayter, Ensign S. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22

Haythorn, Quartermaster A. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Hazara, or Black Mountain campaign, 289-298; fight at Kotkai, 293, 295-296; Rudyard Kipling’s ballad, 296-297, 298

Healey, Pte. M. (XVIIIth), in South Africa, 371

Hearn, Capt. G. (4th battalion, XVIIIth), injured in Boer war, 370, 398

Heatley, Paymaster C. F. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Helvetia, Boer success at, 348

Hely, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Hennigan, Pte. John (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 220, 404

Herbert, Adjutant W. H. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Hertzog, Boer leader, 364

Heurne, village near Oudenarde, 48

Hewitt, Lt. J. H. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 139; in Burmese war, 147, 158

Hiatt, Ensign L. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Hibbert, Lt. C. _See_ Hybert

Hickson, Capt. G. B., Medical Staff, in Nile campaign, 261

Hicks Pasha, 254-255

Hill, Lord, high commendation of Royal Irish Regiment by, 121

Hill, Lt. F. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110; in West Indies, 117

Hilliard, Lt. G. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 128, 389

Hoare, Ensign C. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Hobbs, Capt. G. L., Connaught Rangers, 299

Hochstädt, battle of, 29

Hogan, Corp. C. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 367

Holland, 2nd Lt. G. H. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Home, Lt. J. W. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Honeyman, Lt.-Col. R. (XVIII), in West Indies, 403

Hong Kong, 124, 128, 142, 143

Hood, Lord, at Toulon, 89-95; in Corsica, 96-97

Hopkey, Ensign W. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Hopley, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119, 403

Hotham, Col. Sir Charles, Bart., Colonel of regiment, 70, 422, 425-426

Hotham, Capt. C. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165, 187, 188; in India, 189, 392

Howe, General, leads British troops at Bunker’s Hill, 83-84; evacuates Boston, 86

Hoy, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110; in West Indies, 119, 403

Hoy, Capt. Parsons (XVIIIth), 5

Hubblethorne, Lt. C. (XVIIIth), 5; at Limerick, 9, 385

Hughes, 2nd Lt. F. J. R. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 312

Humphreys, Ensign L. M. T. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 141, 389

Hunter, Lt.-General, in South Africa, 332-333, 334-340, 342

Huson, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Hussey, Capt. N. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 58, 386

Hutchins, Lt. H. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Hutchins, 2nd Lt. S. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Hutchinson, General Lord, Colonel of Royal Irish Regt., 114, 422, 427

Hutchinson, Charles, officer of the regt. in 1736, 72

Hutton, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110; in West Indies, 117, 403

Huy, siege of, 15-16, 29

Hybert, Lt. C. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Hyde, Asst.-Surgeon R. A., in India, 189

Hyderabad, 192

Indian navy, the, in Burmese war, 146

Indus river, crossing of, in Hazara campaign, 295

Inglis, Capt. R. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Ingoldsby, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Ingoldsby, Lt.-General Richard, Colonel of Royal Irish Regt., 41, 64, 422, 425

Inkerman, battle of, 167

Inman, Maj. J. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 198, 201, 203, 204, 209, 212, 220

Inston, Capt. J. E. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117, 403

Ionian Islands, 120

Ireland, reorganisation of forces by James II., 1, 2

Iremonger, Ensign W. (XVIIIth), at Toulon, 95

Irish Brigade, the, at Blenheim, 38; attacked at Malplaquet by the XVIIIth, 58-59

Iro-Gallic Regt., in service of Louis XIV. at Malplaquet, 59

Irrawaddy river, 146, 152, 154

Irving, Ensign G. C. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Irwin, Paymaster R. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Ismailia, 236-239, 241

Ismail, Khedive, 233

Jackson, Lt.-Col. A. J. A. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194; in Afghan war, 230, 305

Jackson, Ensign J. B. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Jackson, Surgeon T. (XVIIIth), in Corsica, 387

Jamaica, the 1st batt. of the regt. spends twelve years in, 117; grim experiences of the Royal Irish in, 119

James II., King, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7

Jamieson, Quartermaster and Hon. Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230; in Nile campaign, 261, 280, 396

Janns, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Jaulna, 191

Jenkins, Ensign G. B. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 216, 220, 394

Jenkinson, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Jennings, Ensign T. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Jervis, Admiral. _See_ St Vincent, Lord

Jex-Blake, Lt. R. H. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Jodrell, Lt. E. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 136, 389

Johannesburg, Royal Irish section of mounted infantry at action at, 363, 372

Johnson, Capt. B. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Johnson, Capt. J. O.,--battalion (XVIIIth), 372

Johnston, Lt. W., in Corsica, 100

Jones, Capt. C. M., Connaught Rangers, 1882, 240, 250, 396

Jones, Capt.-Lt. G. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110, 112, 115, 388

Jones, Ensign H. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Jones, Lt. H. J. (XVIIIth), in Nile campaign, 261

Jubbulpore, 298

Kaiber cataract, 264

Kalamita Bay, 165

Kamiesch Bay, 165

Kane, Brig.-General Richard, in Ireland, at Namur, and in Marlborough’s campaigns--his journals, 2, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 40, 44, 58-59, 66-72, 385-386

Kassasin, 239, 241-242

Kavanagh, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 340, 371

Kearnes, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 214-215, 404

Keith, Marshal, 66

Kellett, Lt. R. O. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290, 298

Kelly, Col.-Sergt. ---- (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 151

Kelly, Sergt. (XVIIIth), in Nile campaign, 286

Kelly, Capt. C. F. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Kelly, Ensign F. J. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Kelly, Capt. H. N. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Kelly, Lt. J. A. M. J. P. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311, 334-339, 370

Kelly, Corp. M. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Kelly, General Sir R. D., Colonel of Royal Irish Regt., 305, 422, 428

Kelly, L/-Sergt. T. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Kelly-Kenny, Lt.-General, 310

Kemp, Capt. W. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165, 171-172, 182, 183, 187-188; in India, 189; in New Zealand war, 194, 205-206, 392

Kennedy, L/-Sergeant C. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 365, 371

Kennedy, Ensign H. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119, 403

Kennedy, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Kennedy, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Kennedy, Lt.-Col. J. C. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 143; in Crimean war, 165, 180, 182, 188, 392

Kennelly, Surgeon C. (XVIIIth), in Corsica, 387

Khangheim, 153-154

Khan Khel, the, 290

Khartoum, 253-259, 263, 270-271, 277-278, 281, 286

Khyber Pass, the, 229, 230

Killigrew, Admiral, 14

Kimberley, 313; Royal Irish contingent of mounted infantry take part in relief of, 362, 372

King, Capt. A. B. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290; in Tirah campaign, 299, 414

King, Lt. R. N. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117, 403

Kinsale, 5, 7, 9

Kipling, Rudyard, ballad of, on the Royal Irish in Hazara campaign, 297

Kit of soldier in South Africa, 416

Kitchener, Lord, 357, 366

Kitchener, Maj.-General F. W., 357

Klip Drift, charge of Royal Irish section of mounted infantry at, 362

Klipplaat Drift, 325

Knox, Maj.-General, thanks Royal Irish mounted infantry for services at Bothaville, 368

Koe, Lt. L. C. (XVIIIth), in Nile campaign, 261; in Hazara campaign, 290

Komati Poort, 345

Korti, 259, 264, 269, 271, 273, 285

Kosseir, 107

Kotkai, in Hazara campaign, action of, 292-294

Kritzinger, Boer leader, 364

Kroonstad, 323, 343

Krugerspost, 356-357

Kulangsu, attack upon, 128-130; deplorable condition of the regt. when quartered at, 142-143

La Bassée, lines of, Marlborough’s passage of, 55, 61

Ladybrand, 367

Ladysmith, 313, 322

Landau, in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Langford, Capt. C., 4th batt. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Langharne, Ensign J. E. P. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

La Planche, Lt. L. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Latham, Lt. Peter (XVIIIth), 5; at Limerick, 9, 385

La Tour, James, officer of Royal Irish Regiment in 1736, 72

Laughlin, Capt.-Lt. Thomas (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Laughton, Pte. E. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188

Laurie, Maj. J. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165, 188

Lawrence, 2nd Lt. J. G. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Lawrence, Col. W. W. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230, 298; in Tirah campaign, 299, 300-302, 309-310, 414

Lawson, Lt. O. R. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 220, 394

Lean, Maj. K. E., Royal Warwickshire Regt., 367

Leathes, Maj. M. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 33, 58, 386

Le Brunn, Ensign W. T. (XVIIIth), in India, 189

Leigh, Ensign J. (XVIIIth), 5

Leonard, Lt. F. P. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 220, 394

Le Quesne, Capt. C. E. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230; in Egypt, 1882, 240

Lesseps, M. de, 241

Lewis, Surgeon J. H. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Lexington, retreat from, 79-81

Leycester, Ensign B. _See_ Lister, Ensign B.

Liege, 28, 29

Lille, 50, 51, 52-53

Lillie, Lt. F. D. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147, 390

Lillie, Lt. F. S. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Lilly, Capt. James (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 58

Limberg, siege of, 29

Limerick, siege of, 7-9, 13

Lindesay, Maj. E. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Lindsell, Lt. P. B. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Lindsey, Lt. W. G., 5th V.B. Liverpool Regt., 312, 358

Lipsett, 2nd Lt. L. J. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Lisburn, 6

Lister, Ensign B. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Lloyd, Capt. (57th Regt.), 213

Lloyd, Lt. E. C. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 312, 365, 366

Lloyd, 2nd Lt. L. W. M. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Loch, 2nd Lt. H. F. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Loney, Sergt. H. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371, 405

Loscombe, Capt. W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Louis XIV., 5, 15, 17, 25, 29, 42, 45, 46, 51, 54-55, 62-63, 76, 106

Louisburg, 80

Lovely, Corp. E. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371, 405

Löwendahl, General, at Ostend, 74

Lowes, Ensign T. W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Lundi Khotal, 230

Luxmore, 2nd Lt. C. de J. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Lydenburg, 344, 355, 357-360

Lye, Lt.-Col., H. S. (XVIIIth), in India, 228; in Afghan war, 230; in Egypt, 1882, 240; in Tirah campaign, 299, 303

Lyon, Maj., 204

Lysaght, Lt.-Col. A. N. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290, 291; in Boer war, 311, 333, 370

M‘Bean, Col., Gordon Highlanders, 419

M‘Carthy, Pte. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 139

M‘Cullough, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

M‘Dermott, Quartermaster M. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110, 115, 388

MacDonald, Maj.-General, in Boer war, 333, 340

M‘Donald, Capt. Donald (XVIIIth), in Corsica, 99

MacDonald, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

MacDonell, General Sir Alexander, K.C.B., Colonel of Royal Irish Regt., 231, 305, 422, 428

Macdonnell, Ensign G. A. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

M‘Donnell, Lt. Hon. M. H. H. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

M‘Gill, Lt. T. M‘G. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

M‘Grath, Sergt. ---- (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 360

MacGregor, Lt.-Col. M. J. R. (XVIIIth), 224, 231, 274-275

Macgregor, Lt. Sir W., Bart. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

M‘Hale, Sergt. T. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Mackay, L/-Corp. ----, in Boer war, 365

M‘Kee, Corp. George (XVIIIth), in Nile campaign, 265-266

M‘Murdo, Colonel, 173

Macpherson, Maj.-General Sir H. T., in Egypt, 1882, 236, 244, 249, 250

Macqueen, Ensign D. R. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

M‘Queen, Brigadier-General J. W., in Hazara campaign, 290-298

Mafeking, 313, 322

Magersfontein, 312, 314

Maguire, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Mahdi, the, 254, 255, 257, 279

Maher, Pte. M. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 365, 368, 369, 371, 405

Mahomed Ali, 232, 253

Mahoney, Col.-Sergt. T. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Mahood, L/-Corp. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Maidan, village of, 295

Maillard, Capt. J. N. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Major, Pte. William (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Malakand, 299

Malakoff, the, 175, 176, 183-184

Mallett, Lt. George (XVIIIth), 104

Malplaquet, battle of, 56-60

Malta, 106, 107, 116, 120, 288

Mamelon, the, 175

Mandarins, the, 121, 123, 124, 131, 140, 143

Mann, Ensign G. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Mansergh, 2nd Lt. J. L. O. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Mansfeld, F^r. Francis Van (R.C. chaplain of XVIIIth), Black Mountain campaign, 296

Maoris, the, traditions of, 194-195, 198-200, 203, 210-213

Maori war. _See_ New Zealand

Marlborough, Duke of, campaigns of, 25-62

Marmorice, Bay of, 107

Marshall, Pte. Robert (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Marsin, Marshal de, 34, 35

Marsland, Lt. E. A. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Martaban, storming of, 148-150, 153

Martin, George, officer of the Royal Irish Regiment in 1736, 72

Martin, Lt. T. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Mashonaland, mounted infantry in, 307-308, 397

Massachusetts, 79, 80, 81

Matthews, Lt. J., R.A.M.C., in Boer war, 312

Mawby, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Mawby, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Mawby, Maj. S. (XVIIIth), at Toulon, 95-96; in Corsica, 102; in Egypt, 1801, 110

Maxton, Asst.-Surgeon W. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Maxwell, Lt. C. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Maxwell, 2nd Lt. R. M. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Mayo, Lt. J. P. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Meath, Edward, Earl of, 4, 5, 9, 14, 16, 385; Colonel of the Royal Irish Regiment, 422, 424

Meath’s Regiment, the Royal Irish known as, 1

Memorials to those of the Royal Irish who fell in various campaigns, 431-439

Menin, capture of, 45

Menou, General, 108-109, 112-114

Meredith, Lt. T. B. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Meritorious Service Medal, names of warrant officers, N.C.O., and men of the Royal Irish Regiment who have been awarded the, 405

Metemmeh, 272

Methuen, Lt.-General Lord, in Boer war, 312, 313, 323

Meurant, Lt. J. W. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165, 179, 182, 392

Mhow, great fire at, 303

Micklen, Asst.-Surgeon F. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Milligan, Pte. P. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 248, 396

Millner, Sergt. John (XVIIIth), 2, 28-29, 32, 39, 40, 44, 52-53, 57, 60, 71-72

Milner, Ensign E. C. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Milner, Capt. E. F. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299; in Boer war, 311, 335, 339, 352, 354, 370, 420

Minchin, Lt. George (XVIIIth), at Toulon, 95, 387

Minnitt, Lt. C. G. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Minorca, 66, 70, 87, 104-105

Mitford, Capt. J. P. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Mohmands, the, 299

Molloy, Quartermaster-Sergt. A. (XVIIIth), 405

Monmouth’s Rebellion, 2

Mons, 56, 60

Montal, Lt.-General, 18

Montford, Lt. Simon (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Montresor, Lt.-General Sir H. T. (XVIIIth), in Corsica, 100; at Piombino, 103; in Egypt, 1801, 110, 115, 116

Monument Hill, defence of, 348-355

Moore, Bandsman (XVIIIth), in India, 288

Moore, Lt. H. B. (XVIIIth), 223-224

Moore, Ensign H. B., in India, 225

Moore, General Sir John, in Corsica, 97-99; in Egypt, 1801, 108-115

Moore, Lt. S. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230; in Nile campaign, 1884-1885, 260

Moran, L/-Corp. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Mordaunt, General Sir John, Colonel of Royal Irish Regiment, 73, 422, 426

Morgan, Capt. W. J. F. (XVIIIth), in Nile campaign, 1884-1885, 260, 282; in Hazara campaign, 290

Morgue, Capt. W. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110, 115, 388

Moriarty, Capt. R. G. S. L. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Morshead, Lt. P. A. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Morton, Sergt. Henry (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Mosse, Lt. J. F. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Moulmein, 148

Mounted Infantry in Boer war, Royal Irish section and company of, 361-369

Moylan Col.-Sergt. (XVIIIth), in Nile Expedition, 269

Moyle, Lt. E. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Moyle, Capt. John (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Moyle, Ensign W. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 386

Mozello, the, storming of, 98-99

Mullingar, 9

Munro, Lt. F. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119, 403

Murphy, Pte. ---- (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 366

Murphy, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 368, 371, 405

Murphy, Corp. T. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Murray, Lt. A. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 129-130, 131, 134, 135-136, 389

Murray, Col.-Sergt. E. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Murray, General Sir James. _See_ Pulteney

Murray, Captain T. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Mutiny in India, the, 189-192, 394

Myat Toon, expedition against, 156-160

Namur, siege of, 17-22

Nankin, 137

Napier of Magdala, Lord, 251

Napoleon I., Emperor, 101, 106, 108, 116, 117, 120

Napoleon III., Emperor, 162, 174, 184, 233

Nassau, Prince, 27, 28

Neapolitan troops at Toulon, 92-95

Needham, Capt. R. (XVIIIth), 5; at Limerick, 7, 385

Nelson, Admiral Lord, 96, 100, 102, 103-104, 108

Newcomb. _See_ Newcomen

Newcomen, Lt.-Col. G. (XVIIIth), 4; at Limerick, 9, 385

New Zealand, the war in, 192-220; the second battalion on the line of communication, 201-206; at Orakau, 207-212; at Nukumaru, 214-216; affairs with the Hau-Haus, 217-220

Nicolls, Lt. G. A. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Nicopolis, 111, 112

Nile Expedition, the, 253-287; the voyage up the river, 261-269; the march across the desert, 270-278; the retreat to Korti, 278-285

Nimeguen, 26

Ningpo, 132-134

Noblett, Capt. E. A. (XVIIIth), in India, 189; in New Zealand war, 194, 203-204, 215-216

Nowlan, Quartermaster (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Nukumaru, affair of, 214-216

Obeid, El, 255

O’Bryen, Ensign J. (XVIIIth), 5

O’Callaghan, 2nd Lt. G. A. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

O’Connell, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

O’Connor, Sergt. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371, 405

O’Donnell, Sergt. Edward (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 251, 404

O’Donnell, Corp. Niel (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 182, 188

O’Farrall, Capt. D. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

O’Hara, General, in defence of Toulon, 92-93

O’Loughlin, Ensign A. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Omar Pasha, 163

O’Neill, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

O’Neill, Pte. Nicholas (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

O’Neill, Pte. W. (XVIIIth), at Colchester, 306

Orakau, the attack upon, 208-212

Orakzais, the, 299

O’Gorman, Capt. C. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117, 403

Ord, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Orkney, General Lord, 59

Ormond, Duke of, 63

Ormsby, Lt.-Col. A. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 14, 22, 385

Ormsby, Ensign J. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Orr, Major A. S. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240; in Tirah campaign, 299; in Boer war, 311, 348, 355, 359-360, 370, 419

Orr, Asst.-Surgeon W. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Ostend, 45, 51, 52, 74-76

Otahuhu, village of, 217

Oudenarde, battle of, 47-50

Owen, Lt. J. S. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119, 403

Owens, Capt. R. L. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Oxford, the regt.’s adventures at, 63, 64

Paardeberg, 322, 362; Royal Irish Mounted Infantry at, 372

Paardeplatz, the Royal Irish in the attack upon, 344

Padaung, 153, 154

Paget, Maj.-General A. H., 324-327, 330, 333, 338, 340

Pagoda Hill, Tinghae, attack upon, 130-131

Palmer, 2nd Lt. R., in Boer war, 312

Panter-Downes, Maj. E. M., 309; in Boer war, 311, 318, 338, 356, 370

Papoia, village of, 219

Park, Lt.-Col. C. W., Devonshire Regiment, in Boer war, 355, 356-358, 418, 421

Parker, Corp., 1st Life Guards, 362, 363

Parker, Lt. Charles (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Parker, Capt. Robert (XVIIIth), in Ireland, at Namur and in Marlborough’s campaigns; his journal of wars of William III. and Anne, 2, 21, 28, 30, 35, 36, 40, 44, 54, 58, 59, 60, 386

Parker, Admiral Sir William, 137

Parkyn, Lt. S. S. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Patea, 216

Patterson, Pte. W. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Payne, Capt. J. B. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Payne, Capt. W. A. T. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Peake, Surgeon G. W., M.D. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Pears, Lt. M. L., Cameronians, 299

Pearse, Lt. N. L., Derbyshire Regiment, 240

Pearson, Robert, officer of Royal Irish Regiment in 1736, 72

Peebles, Sergt. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 366, 399

Pegu, 152, 153, 160

Pélissier, Marshal, 163, 175, 176

Penotière, Capt. F. de la (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 58, 386

Pennyman, Ensign F. (XVIIIth), in Corsica, 387

Pensant, Lt. J. _See_ Pinsent, Lt. J.

Percival, Capt. R. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Percy, Lord, at Lexington, 81

Philips, Capt. Chichester (XVIIIth), 5

Philips, Ensign John, 5

Phillip, ----, Asst.-Surgeon (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Phillips, Ensign C. G. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Phillips, Lt. S. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Piercy, Lt. H. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147

Pigott, Ensign R. (XVIIIth), 5

Pinsent, Capt. H. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Pinsent, Lt. James (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 33, 58, 386

Pocklington, Lt.-Col. G. H. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189, 227

Pointz, Capt.-Lt. R. (XVIIIth), 5

Polingue, in San Domingo, 117

Poona, 190

Poplar Grove, mounted infantry of Royal Irish at, 362, 366

Porteous, Asst.-Surgeon C. E., M.D. (XVIIIth), in India, 189, 394

Porter, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), 5

Port Mahon, Minorca, 65, 66, 69

Portmore, Lord, 69

Porto Ferraio, Elba, 116

Port Said, 236-239

Potter, 2nd Lt. H. W. R. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299, 414

Pottinger, Sir Henry, 122, 128, 133, 140

Power, Mr, ‘Times’ correspondent, 270

Power, Pte. ---- (No. 5914) (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 365

Power, Capt. Sir J. E. C., 5th battalion (XVIIIth), 370, 397

Pratt, Surgeon-Major (XVIIIth), 288

Prendergast, Surgeon J., A.M.D., in Egypt, 1882, 240

Pretender, the, 46, 49

Prescott, Col., of provincial troops, at Bunker’s Hill, 82-84

Preston, Capt. F. (XVIIIth), 5

Preston, Paymaster C. E. (XVIIIth), in India, 189

Prideaux, Ensign E. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Pringle, Lt. F. J. S. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 219, 220

Prinsloo, Boer General, surrender of, 341

Probyn, Major T. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Prome, 153, 156-157, 160

Pujolas, Capt. Anthony (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58, 72

Pulteney, General Sir James, Bart., 105; Colonel of Royal Irish Regiment, 422, 426-427

Purefoy, Capt. B. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Putahi _pah_, 217-218

Quarries, the, 175

Radford, Drummer G. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 362, 365, 402

Radigan, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 368, 371, 405

Raglan, N.Z., 207

Raglan, Lord, in Crimea, 163, 170, 175, 176

Ramme, Lt. S. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Ramillies, battle of, 42-44

Rangariri, 200-201

Rangoon, 146-152

Rathbone, L/-Corp. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 340, 371

Rawal Pindi, 299

Rawlinson, Fr., R.C. chaplain of XVIIIth, in Boer war, 317

Record of Service of 1st battalion Royal Irish in 1901, showing movements in north of Transvaal from 12th April to 30th September, 418-421

Redan, the, 175-184

Reddan, Col.-Sergt. J. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Reddersberg, 322

Redwood, Ensign L. W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Reed, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Reeves, Capt. G. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Reger, Quartermaster and Hon. Maj. F. P. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 312, 340, 370

Reignolds, Col. T. S. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 146, 149, 150, 152, 153; in Crimean war, 164, 172

Reit river, 363

Reitvlei, 363

Rewi, New Zealand war chief, 210

Reynolds, Rev. Henry (chaplain to XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 58

Rhodesia, section of Royal Irish mounted infantry in, 307-308

Ricard, Lt. E. D. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165, 392

Richardson, 2nd Lt. H. E. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Richardson, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85, 387

Rickman, Lt. E. F. (XVIIIth), in Nile campaign, 261

Ring, Bt. Maj. J. T. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189; in New Zealand war, 194, 201, 202, 207-208, 220, 394

Roberts, F.-M. Lord, in Boer war, 314, 316, 323, 343, 347-348, 357

Roberts, Lt. S. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 386

Roberts’ Horse, in Boer war, 362, 363

Robinson, Hon. Capt. and Paymaster P. A. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240; in Hazara campaign, 290

Rocke, Maj. J. H. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 214-220

Rogers, Lt. C. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Rogers, Lt.-Col. G. W. N. (XVIIIth), in India, 225; in Egypt, 1882, 240, 251, 252; in Hazara campaign, 289, 290, 298

Rolleston, Capt. A. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 40, 385-386

Rolleston, Capt. F. (XVIIIth), 5

Rolleston, Ensign W. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Rooke, Admiral Sir George, 14

Rosetta, 114

Royal Irish Regiment, the, raised in 1684, 1; successive names borne by, 1-2; strange experience of the regt. at Colnbrook, 3-4; re-equipment of the regt., 4; reported by Schomberg to be the best regt. in his army, 6; wins distinction at siege of Limerick, 7; in battle of Aughrim, 12; turned into a marine corps for some months, 14; the regt. in the assault on Terra Nova, 19; William’s recognition of the bravery displayed in siege of Namur, 20-21; Venloo stormed by, 27-28; detachment of, at the storming of the Schellenberg, 32-33; battle of Blenheim, 33-40; battle of Ramillies, 44; wins glory at siege of Menin, 45; first regt. under fire at battle of Oudenarde, 48; desperate gallantry of, at Tournai, 55-56; Parker’s account of the Royal Irish at battle of Malplaquet, 58-59; a detachment of, in defence of Gibraltar, 69-70; recruiting standard of, in 1731, 70-71; in Low Countries, 73-77; at Lexington, 79-81; bravery displayed by troops at Bunker’s Hill, 83-85; mutiny in Guernsey quelled by, 87-89; takes part in defence of Toulon, 91-95; in capture of Calvi in Corsica, 98-100; in the landing in Tuscany, 102-103; in the campaign in Egypt under Abercromby, 107-115; the second battalion raised, 116; and disbanded, 118; in the first Chinese war, 121-144; in second Burmese war, 145-161; in Crimean war, 164-188; in Indian Mutiny, 189-192; in the war in New Zealand, 194-220; in second Afghan war, 229-231; in the Egyptian war of 1882, 240-252; in Nile Expedition, 258-287; in the Hazara or Black Mountain expedition, 289-298; in Tirah campaign, 299-307; contingent of Royal Irish mounted infantry serves in Mashonaland, 307-308; the regt. in the Boer war, 311-372; mounted infantry furnished by the regt, for service in the Boer war, 361-369; casualty roll of the various campaigns of, 385-402; names of officers of, who died of disease in West Indies, 403; names of members of the regt. to whom the Victoria Cross has been awarded, 404; names of N.C.O. and men of, to whom distinguished conduct medal has been granted, 404-405; names of warrant officers and N.C.O. of, to whom meritorious service medal has been granted, 405; names of N.C.O. and men of, who gained good conduct medal between 1849 and June 1902, 405-413, 414-415; South African kit of, 416; extract from Record of Service of first battalion in Boer war, 418-421; succession of colonels of the Royal Irish and their biographies, 422-430; memorials to those of the regt. who fell in various campaigns, 431-439

Royal Navy, the, at Toulon, 94-97; at Elba, 102-104; at Cadiz, 105; in Egypt, 1801, 110-111; in Chinese war, 125-140; in Burmese war, 146-151; in Crimean war, 187; in New Zealand war, 198, 214; in Egyptian war of 1882, 235, 237-238, 241; in Nile Expedition, 257, 274, 278-282

Royal Regiment of Foot of Ireland, name given to the Royal Irish Regiment at Namur by William III., 21

Royal Regiment of Ireland, on Irish establishment in 1684--sides with James II.--joins army of Louis XIV., 21; meets Royal Irish Regiment at Malplaquet, 58-59

Rundle, Lt.-General, in Boer war, 323, 330, 333, 340

Ruremonde, 28

Russell, Lt. J. J. R. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 204

Russell, Sir William, letter to ‘Times,’ 177-178

Russia, 162, 166-184, 186-187, 228-229

Ryan, L/-Corp. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 328

Ryan, Pte. J., No. 4129 (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 340, 371

Ryatt, Asst.-Surgeon (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Ryswick, Peace of, 23

St Arnaud, Marshal, in Crimea, 163

St Gillain, 76-77

St Leger, Capt. John (XVIIIth), 2

St Leger, Capt. S. E. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 310, 312, 361-363

St Ruth, General, in Irish war of William III., 9-13

St Venant, town in France, 60

St Vincent, Admiral Lord, 103-104

Salalieh, Egypt, 108

Salisbury, Rhodesia, 307

Salvin, Paymaster H. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119, 403

San Domingo, 117, 118

Sannah’s Post, 322; Royal Irish section of mounted infantry at, 362-363

Sargent, Maj. E. W. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 143; in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189, 225

Sargent, Capt. J. J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 128, 389

Sarras, 262, 263, 266; Royal Irish win Lord Wolseley’s prize for fastest voyage to Debbeh from, 269-270

Savile, Colonel A. R., letter of General Gordon to, 185-186; valuable services in preparation of the history of the regiment, preface p. viii.

Sarsfield, General, in Irish war of William III., 7, 11, 12

Saxe, Marshal, 74

Schellenberg, the, attacked by detachment of Royal Irish, 31-33

Schomberg, Marshal Duke of, commands William III.’s forces in Ireland, 5; his report on the regt., 6, 16

Scott, Ensign James (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Scott, Lt. P. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117, 403

Seaman, Asst.-Surgeon W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Sebastopol, 163, 165, 166, 174, 183-185

Sebright, General Sir John, Bart., Colonel of Royal Irish Regt., 422; biography of, 426

Segrave, Lt. T. L. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290

Selicke, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Senekal, 332

Senior, 2nd Lt. W. A. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311

Serle, Ensign T. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Sessman, Pte. John (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Sewell, Ensign T. H. S. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Seymour, Capt. H. (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Shanghai, 137

Sharman, Wm., officer of Royal Irish Regiment in 1736, 72

Shaw, Lt.-Col. Hugh, V.C. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189; in New Zealand war, 194; awarded V.C., 214-215, 216; in Afghan war, 230, 231; in Nile Expedition, 260, 269; Lord Wolseley’s letter to, 270

Shee, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Shellal, 261

Shendi, 258, 259, 271

Shere Ali, Amir, 229

Sherlock, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in India, 225

Shovel, Admiral Sir Cloudesley, the regt. serves as Marines under, 14-15

Simmons, Ensign P. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121

Simmons, Quartermaster W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Simpson, General, in Crimea, 163

Simpson, Maj. A. W. (XVIIIth) in Nile Expedition, 260

Slaap Kranz, 340, 341

Slabbert’s Nek, the Royal Irish in attack upon, 333-341

Slator, Ensign W. (XVIIIth), in North America, 85

Smith, Ensign ---- (XVIIIth), at Limerick, 9, 385

Smith, Lt.-Col. ----, raid on Concord, 79-81

Smith, Lt. B. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 386

Smith, Capt. E. H. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Smith, Ensign James (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Smith, Ensign J. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Smith, Capt. St G. A. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Smith, Ensign Samuel (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Smith, Ensign T. H. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147

Smith-Dorrien, General, in Boer war, 343, 346, 349, 350, 352-355

Smyth, Capt. R. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Smyth, Maj. R. A. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 312, 365, 367, 370, 397

Snooke, Capt. H. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110; in West Indies, 117, 403

Soudan, the, 253-258, 286

South African Volunteers, in Boer war, 362, 367

South African war, the. _See_ Boer war

Southwell, Capt. John (XVIIIth), at Namur, 22, 385

Spencer, Asst.-Surgeon W. I. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Spens, Col., in Boer war, 353, 354, 419

Spyer, Col. J. H. A. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230; in Nile Expedition, 260, 307, 310

Stackpoole, Ensign E. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 119

Stacpoole, Capt. G. W. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165

Stainforth, Quartermaster J. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Stanhope, Ensign (XVIIIth), letter to Major Gillman respecting, 72-73

Stations of the regt. since its formation in 1684 to 1902, 375-384

Stearne, Brig.-General Robert (XVIIIth), his journal of the wars of William III. and Anne, 2-60; Colonel of Royal Irish Regiment, 422, 425

Stephenson, Capt. H. F. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165, 182, 392

Stevens, Lt. C. M. (XVIIIth), in Nile Expedition, 260

Stewart, Brig.-General, commands desert column in Nile Expedition, 271-274

Stewart, Col. D., 11th Hussars, sent with Gordon to Khartoum, 256; murdered by Arabs, 270

Stewart, Surgeon J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 122; in Burmese war, 147

Stormberg, 312

Stotesbury, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Strang, Ensign J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117, 403

Stratford, Lt. Hon. C. H. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 141, 389

Stroud, Capt. Joseph (XVIIIth), 5; in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Suakim, 257, 281

Suckling, Lt. F. H. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147

Suez, 108

Suez Canal, 232-240

Sumpter, Paymaster L. T. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Swaby, Lt. G. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147

Swat Valley, tribes of, attack post at Malakand, 299

Sweeney, Pte. W. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 364-365, 371, 405

Swinburne, Lt. F. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 141, 389

Swinburn, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Swindley, Ensign A. R. H. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Sydney, Australia, 222-223

Symonds, Lt. G. H. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240; in India, 288

Tabaksberg, mounted infantry of Royal Irish at, 368

Tallard, Marshal de, 33-40

Tanjur cataract, 264

Tank, town, 228

Tantia Tope, 191

Tartars, the, 122; attack Ningpo, 133-141

Taylor, R., Surgeon’s Mate (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Taylor, Capt. W. O’B. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165, 179, 182, 188; in India, 189, 392

Tel-el-Kebir, battle of, 238, 241-250

Terry, Maj., in Egypt, 1882, 240

Tewfik, Khedive, 234, 235, 253-257

Thabanchu, mounted infantry of Royal Irish at, 366

Thacker, Lt. W. F. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194

Theobald, Lt. J. S. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165; in India, 189

Thomlinson, Maj. W. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Thompson, 2nd Lt. D. M. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230

Thompson, Lt. E. H. B., ---- batt. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 372

Timmins, Drummer Joseph (XVIIIth), 193

Timsah, lake, 238, 241

Tinghae, 123, 130-132

Tirah campaign, the, 299-303, 414-415

Tizard, Lt. H. E., Royal Munster Fusiliers, 299

Tobin, L/-Corp. M. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 365, 371

Tochi valley, attack by tribesmen of, upon British officer and his escort, 298-299

Tod, Bandsman (XVIIIth), in India, 288

Todleben, General, splendid defence of Sebastopol by, 166-167, 173-176

Tomah, storming of stockade at, 154

Tomlinson, Lt.-Col. N. R. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 134-136, 389

Toohey, Sergt.-Maj. William (XVIIIth), 405

Toppin, Maj. J. M. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240

Torres, Count de las, attacks Gibraltar, 66-70

Toulon, defence of, 90-95; evacuation of, 95-97, 387

Tournai, siege of, 55-56, 386

Trains, instructions issued for the defence of, in South Africa, 417

Treasury, the, public indignation with shortcomings of, in Crimean war, 173

Tripp, Capt.-Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 58, 386

Tufnell, Maj. E. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230; in Nile Expedition, 260

Turenne, Marshal de, 3

Turkey, co-operation of, with England in expedition of 1801 to Egypt, 107; the Crimean war, 162

Tyrconnel, Earl of, devises reserve system, 2; officers of the regt. disbanded by, 4, 5; collects troops for James II., 5

Ughi, 291

Underhill, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), 5

Usher, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), 5

Vandaleur, 2nd Lt. T. B. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 312

Varna, landing of allied forces at, in 1854, 162

Vauban, towns fortified by, 17, 45, 51

Vauclin, Capt. W. _See_ Vaughan, Capt. W.

Vaudemont, Prince de, covering operations at siege of Namur, 17-19

Vaughan, Capt. W. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 386

Vavasour, Lt. H. F. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 123, 141, 389

Veale, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110

Vendôme, Marshal de, commander of French army in Flanders, 45-50

Venloo, storming of, 27-28

Venour, Lt. W. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 139

Victoria Cross, names of members of Royal Irish Regt, who have been awarded the, 404

Victoria, Queen, 164, 187, 302, 303

Vigors, Capt. P. U. (XVIIIth), 309; in Boer war, 312, 361, 371

Viljoen, General Ben., attacks Monument Hill, 349; captured by Major Orr, Royal Irish Regt., 359-360

Villars, Marshal de, operations of, against Marlborough, 41, 55, 56-60, 61

Villeroi, Marshal de, operations of, against William III., 17-18, 22; against Marlborough, 41-42, 45-46

Wadi Haifa, 259, 261

Walker, Lt. C. W. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290

Walker, Maj. E. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117; at San Domingo, 118

Wallace, L/-Sergt. ---- (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 371

Walsh, Ensign Edward (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 33, 40, 386

Walsh, Ensign Henry (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Ward, Pte. ---- (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 363

Ward, Lt. A. T. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1882, 240; in Hazara campaign, 290

Ward, Lieut. H. A. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165

War Office, the, public indignation against, owing to shortcomings in Crimean war, 173

War with American Colonists, the, raid against Concord, 79-81; Bunker’s Hill, 81-85, 87, 387

Waterford, 7, 9

Waters, Surgeon G. B. (XVIIIth), in Egypt, 1801, 110; in West Indies, 117

Watkins, Lt. F. M. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299

Watt, Lt. T. (XVIIIth), in India, 189, 394

Watt, Sergt.-Maj. T. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188

Weddall, Capt. W. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40, 58, 386

Weddell, Capt. W. _See_ Weddall, Capt. W.

Weir, Pte. J. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 182, 188

Welch, Lt. M. H. E. (XVIIIth), in Boer war, 311, 367, 370, 398

Weldon, Surgeon R. (XVIIIth), 5; in Marlborough’s campaigns, 40

Weldon, Ensign T. (XVIIIth), 5

Welkom, mounted infantry of Royal Irish at, 366-367

Wellington, Duke of, on our military weakness in 1846, 163

Wemyss, Lt.-Col. D. D. (XVIIIth), in Corsica, 97; at siege of Calvi, 99, 100; in expedition to Piombino, 102-103

Wepener, 322

West, Lt. H. (XVIIIth), 5

West Indies, 117, 118, 119; names of officers of the regt. who died in, from 1805 to 1816, 403

Whelan, Pte. P., No. 2830 (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

Whelan, Pte. P., No. 3521 (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 188, 404

White, Sir George, in defence of Ladysmith, 313

White, Capt. W. H. (XVIIIth), in Tirah campaign, 299; in Boer war, 311, 335, 356-357

Whitfield, Capt. W. H. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Whitley, Lt. J. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117, 403

Wigston, Maj. F. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 139; in Burmese war, 147, 157, 160

Wilbraham, Ensign T. (XVIIIth), 5

Wild, Lt. R. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 117

Wilders, Lt. S. (XVIIIth), in West Indies, 403

Wiley, Lt. I. (XVIIIth), in India, 189

Wilford, Lt. E. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Wilkinson, Capt. Cuthbert (XVIIIth), 5

Wilkinson, Capt. J. G. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147; in Crimean war, 165, 182, 392

William III., King, 1-9, 16-21

Williams, Lt. B. C. W., Yorkshire Regt., 299

Williams, Capt. T. Warwick, 5th V.B. King’s Liverpool Regt., 312, 330, 370, 398

Willington, Lt. F. (XVIIIth), in Burmese war, 147

Willis, Lt.-General G. H. S., in Egypt, 1882, 236, 241-242

Wilson, Lt. and Adjutant A. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121, 128, 141, 389

Wilson, Lt. A. I. (XVIIIth), in Afghan war, 230; in Nile Expedition, 260

Wilson, Col. Sir Charles, in Nile Expedition, 272, 274, 278

Wilson, Lt.-Col. S. (XVIIIth), 223-224

Wilson, Lt.-General Sir John, Colours presented to the regt. by, 121

Wilton, Lt. E. H. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Winburg, 323, 367

Wingfield, Capt. H. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Withers, General, at Malplaquet, 58

Wittebergen Mountains, 332

Wolseley, F.-M. Viscount, K.P., G.C.B., &c., amusing account of his experience as a subaltern, 154-156; wounded in Burmah, 160; in Crimea, vi; in Egypt, 1882, 236-251; in Nile Expedition, 257-287, 302; speech on presentation of new colours, 306-307; Colonel-in-Chief of Royal Irish Regt., 422-423

Wolseley, Ensign J. R. (XVIIIth), in Crimean war, 165

Wood, Capt. J. J. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121; in Burmese war, 147, 152

Woodwright, Col. C. (XVIIIth), in Chinese war, 121; in Burmese war, 147, 151, 158, 160

Woosung, capture of, 137

Worsopp, Capt. J. (XVIIIth), 5

Wray, Lt.-Col. T. C. (XVIIIth), in New Zealand war, 194, 202; in Nile Expedition, 260, 261-262, 286, 289

Wright, Rev. ---- (Chaplain to XVIIIth), in Boer war, 317

Wynne, Lt. G. O. R. (XVIIIth), in Hazara campaign, 290, 298

Yang-Tse-Kiang, 128, 135, 136-137, 141

Yarner, Maj.-General Abraham, certificate given by, as to formation of the regt. in 1684, 16

Yarner, Capt. John (XVIIIth), 5

Yeatman-Biggs, Maj.-General, in Tirah campaign, 299-301

Young, Ensign Jos. (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Young, Surgeon Thomas (XVIIIth), in Marlborough’s campaigns, 58

Zag-a-zig, Egypt, important railway junction at, 238, 244, 249, 250

Zand river, Royal Irish section of mounted infantry at, 363

FOOTNOTES:

[1] See Appendix 9.

[2] In Appendix No. 1 is given a list of the stations where the regiment has been quartered in time of peace.

[3] Brigadier-General Robert Stearne, Brigadier-General Richard Kane, Captain Robert Parker, and Sergeant John Millner, all of the Royal Irish regiment, wrote histories or journals of the wars of William III. and of Anne.

[4] An order to the Master-General of Ordnance, dated 14th February 1689, for the re-equipment of the regiment, gives these figures--

Firelocks. Pikes. Tents. Halberts. Flints. Drums. Bayonets. Bandalers (=i.e. Bandoliers.)

The full number } of arms for the } 579 240 39 26 516 579 1000 156 regiment }

Whereof the officers } have already } 60 0 7 5 16 79 0 0

Remain to complete } the regiment } 519 240 32 21 500 500 1000 156

[5] See Appendix 9.

[6] See Appendix 9.

[7] (The names followed by a star are those of officers who had been disbanded by Tyrconnel.)

Colonel--Edward, Earl of Meath.

Lieutenant-Colonel--G. Newcomen (sometimes spelled Newcomb).

Major--Fred^k. Hamilton.*

Captains--Robert Stearne, F. Preston, Chichester Philips,* J. Worsopp, G. Hamilton, Parsons Hoy*, Cuth^t. Wilkinson, John Yarner,* R. Needham, F. Rolleston.

Captain-Lieutenant--R. Pointz.*

Lieutenants--W. Flower,* G. Connock, Ant. Brabazon, W. Usher,* J. Porter, Peter Latham,* Ch. Hubblethorne,* H. West, John Culliford,* N. Carteret,* Ch. Brabazon, Robert Blakeney,* W. Underhill.

Ensigns--J. O’Bryen, J. I. Chichester, G. Brabazon, T. Weldon,* T. Allen, John Philips, Ed. Corker, J. Stroud, J. Leigh, H. Brabazon, T. Wilbraham, R. Kane, R. Pigott.

Surgeon--R. Weldon.

--(Dalton’s British Army Lists and Commission Registers.)

[8] Although the regular regiments were now numbered, it continued to be the fashion for many years to ignore their numbers and call them by the names of their colonels. At the risk of committing an anachronism, the author will at once adopt the modern system, and write of the regiment as the XVIIIth or the Royal Irish.

[9] Walton’s ‘History of the British Standing Army,’ p. 135.

[10] See Appendix 2 (A).

[11] Thanks to the industry of Mr Dalton, the compiler of ‘British Army Lists and Commission Registers,’ it is possible to trace with some degree of accuracy the casualties among the officers of the regiment in many, though by no means all the battles and sieges between 1690 and 1712.

[12] In this and many other quotations from the regimental historians the dates are according to the “old style,” and do not correspond with those in this book, which are in the “new style.”

[13] See Appendix 2 (A).

[14] Story’s Continuation.

[15] See Appendix 9.

[16] Stearne.

[17] See Map No. 2.

[18] A letter preserved among the archives of the Brabazon family shows that as early as 1689 the Earl of Meath was trying to obtain for his regiment its proper place in the army.

_To_ WILLIAM BLATHWAYTE Esq. Secretary att warr att his house in Snt James Parke London.

LISNEGARNEY _Alias_ LISBURNE _Nov. ye 18th (89)_ DUKE SCHOMBERG’S HED QUARTERS IRELAND.

Upon my Request to Duke Schomberg Concerning y^e post of my Regiment; he told mee all the oather Regiments was posted as y^e King had ordered him; of which he could make no allteraction tell he knew farther his Mag^{ties} pleashure in y^e pertickuler of Myne; his Grace appoynted Count Soalmes to enquier farther into this matt^r & since by y^e Dukes appoyntment bid me give you y^e State of my Case; which y^e Enclosed Certyfies by our Commissary Generall, (Yarner,) & y^t when you ofered it before y^e King he doubted not but y^t you would procure me an order, to be posted as appeeres by y^e Inclosed. I beg y^e favour in y^e affaire, & y^t you will give me a line in ansewer directed to me in this place; which will be a great kindnesse dun to

Y^e asshured ffaith^{ll} servant MEATH.

I doe hereby Certifie that the R^t. hon^{ble} the Earle of Granard’s Regiment of foot was form’d into a Regiment the first of April 1684, which was afterwards given to his son the Lord Forbese, and afterwards, as I am informed, to S^r John Edgworth, and now to the R^t hon^{ble} the Earle of Meath; Dated this 27 day of September 1689.

ABR: YARNER _must^r Gen^{ll} of their_ _Maj^{ts} Forces in Ireland_.

[19] Surely the highest compliment ever paid to the Intelligence Department of an Army!

[20] The modern names of the old numbered regiments are given in Appendix 11.

[21] _I.e._, Prussians.

[22] When Lord Granard raised the regiment in 1684 a corps of Foot Guards, called the Royal Regiment of Ireland, was on the Irish establishment; in the war between James II. and William III. it sided with the Stuart King, and after the surrender of Limerick it sailed for France to join the army of Louis XIV., where it retained its old name in its new service. The regiments were destined to meet at Malplaquet in 1709.

[23]

----------------------------------+--------+-------+---------+------ Regiment. Officers |Officers| Other | Other | killed. |wounded.| ranks | ranks |Total. | |killed.| wounded.| ----------------------------------+--------+-------+---------+------ Grenadiers (drawn from } 8 | 10 | 150 | { 150 } | 318 thirteen regiments) } | | | {about} | 17th 3 | 8 | 101 | 149 | 261 XVIIIth 12 | 13 | 86 | 185 | 296 Mackay’s 2 | 15 | 73 | 166 | 256 Buchan’s 4 | 9 | 65 | 140 | 218 -----+--------+-------+---------+------ 29 | 55 | 475 | 790 | 1349 ----------------------------------+--------+-------+---------+------

[24] See Appendix 2 (A).

[25] This was probably an Algerian pirate, one of the swarm of Moorish vessels which for centuries preyed upon the merchantmen of southern and western Europe. When they captured a European ship, the crew and passengers were carried off to Algiers and sold as slaves; if there were women on board, they were bought for the _harems_ of rich Moors. In 1816 England sent a great fleet to Algiers and after a very heavy bombardment, effectually crippled the sea-power of its freebooting population.

[26] In 1745 the XVIIIth had a somewhat similar experience at Mons. See p. 77.

[27] Millner.

[28] The engagement took place virtually on the same ground as the battle of Blenheim in 1704. French military writers always speak of the second battle as Hochstädt, which is confusing to the English student.

[29] From Parker we learn that the troops used to march off at 3 A.M.; about 9 they reached their camping ground, where “all manner of necessaries for man and horse awaited them, so that the soldiers had nothing to do but to pitch their tents, boil their kettles and lie down to rest.” This admirable system, carefully organised by Marlborough, whose care for his soldiers astonished his foreign colleagues, naturally came to an end after the army had passed out of the territories of the Allied Powers: once in the enemy’s country the British troops had to face many hardships.

[30] The regimental historians do not mention the strength of the detachment. Mr Fortescue states that the battalions on this occasion were made up of contingents of 130 officers and men from each British regiment.

[31] These were a battalion of the Guards, Royal Scots, and 23rd.

[32] ‘The Chronicles of an Old Campaigner,’ by M. de la Colonie (translated by Lieut.-Colonel W. C. Horsley), p. 185.

[33] The British losses given by Millner are practically the same as those adopted by Mr Fortescue (vol. i. p. 427). Sergeant Millner’s casualty return is worthy of reproduction.

(First Part.) +-----------------+---------+-------------+---------+----------- | | | | | | Corps loss. |Colonels.|Lt.-Colonels.| Majors. | Captains. | | | | | +-----------------+----+----+-----+-------+----+----+-----+----- | | K. | W. | K. | W. | K. | W. | K. | W. | German (Horse | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | and Foot) | | | | | | | | | Hollanders | 2 | 1 | 2 | -- | -- | 4 | 5 | 19 | Hanover | 1 | -- | -- | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Hessians | -- | 2 | 2 | -- | -- | 1 | 2 | 11 | Britains (_sic_)| -- | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 12 | |----+----+-----+-------+----+----+-----+----- | Total | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 26 | 62 +-----------------+----+----+-----+-------+----+----+-----+-----

(Second Part.) +-----------------+-----------+-------------+-------------+----------+ | | | | | | | Corps loss. |Subalterns.| Sentinels. | Total. |Total each| | | | | |K. and W. | +-----------------+-----+-----+------+------+------+------+----------+ | | K. | W. | K. | W. | K. | W. | | | German (Horse | 9 | 36 | 268 | 1130 | 284 | 1182 | 1466 | | and Foot) | | | | | | | | | Hollanders | 8 | 53 | 361 | 856 | 378 | 953 | 1311 | | Hanover | 10 | 20 | 189 | 417 | 204 | 451 | 655 | | Hessians | 3 | 14 | 91 | 195 | 97 | 223 | 320 | | Britains (_sic_)| 16 | 58 | 420 | 1001 | 452 | 1084 | 1536 | | |-----+-----+------+------+------+------+----------+ | Total | 46 | 181 | 1329 | 3599 | 1415 | 3893 | 5308 | +-----------------+-----+-----+------+------+------+------+----------+

Of the above corps there were of the lieutenant-generals killed 6, wounded 5; major-generals killed 2, wounded 2; brigadiers wounded 1.

[34] See Appendix 2 (B).

[35] See Map No. 1.

[36] The practice of compelling or inducing prisoners of war to enlist in the army of their captors lasted until the nineteenth century. During the great war with France we had in our pay battalions composed of subjects of every country into which Napoleon had carried his arms. The Emperor had drafted them into his regiments, and when they were taken prisoners they usually preferred to earn pay by enlisting in our army to languishing at Dartmoor or in the hulks. Not unnaturally they showed, as a rule, no great anxiety to meet their former comrades in battle, and usually found their way to the West Indies as garrison troops.

[37] Some French historians, while they admit Tallard’s folly in disregarding the opinion of his colleagues, deny that he used the expression attributed to him by Parker, and father it upon St Ruth at Aughrim.

[38] (Table--First Part.) -------------------+------+------+---------+---------+--------+--------- |No. of|No. of| | Lieut- | | |Battalions. | | enant- | | Corps. | Squadrons.|Colonels.|Colonels.|Majors. |Captains. -------------------+------+------+----+----+----+----+---+----+----+---- Britains | | | K. | W. | K. | W. | K.| W. | K. | W. Foot | 14 | -- | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 44 Horse and Dragoons| -- | 18 | -- | -- | 1 | -- | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 +------+------+----+----+----+----+---+----+----+---- Total | 14 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 47 | | +----+----+----+----+---+----+----+---- Other Allies. | | | Holland’s | 14 | 19 | Lunenberg’s | 13 | 25 | Wirtemberg’s* | 7 | 12 | Danes | -- | 22 | Germans** | 18 | 92 | (11 batts. Prussian | | 7 do. Danes)| | | +------+------+-------------------------------------- Total. | 66 | 188 | -------------------+------+------+--------------------------------------

(Table--Second Part.) -------------------+------+------+---------+-----------+-----------+------ |No. of|No. of| | | | |Battalions. | Subalt- | | | Corps. | Squadrons.| erns. | Sentinels.| Totals. |Total. -------------------+------+------+----+----+-----+-----+-----+-----+------ Britains | | | K. | W. | K. | W. | K. | W. | Foot | 14 | -- | 26 | 74 | 509 |1220 | 557 |1350 | 1907 Horse and Dragoons| -- | 18 | 8 | 10 | 101 | 200 | 113 | 214 | 327 +------+------+----+----+-----+-----+-----+-----+------ Total | 14 | 18 | 34 | 84 | 610 |1420 | 670 |1564 | 2324 | | +----+----+-----+-----+-----+-----+------ Other Allies. | | | Officers and all | | | Holland’s | 14 | 19 | stations included | 772 |1424 | 2196 Lunenberg’s | 13 | 25 | Do. do. | 824 |1580 | 2404 Wirtemberg’s* | 7 | 12 | Do. do. | 450 | 674 | 1124 Danes | -- | 22 | Do. do. | 102 | 200 | 302 Germans** | 18 | 92 | Do. do. | | | (11 batts. Prussian | | | | | 7 do. Danes)| | | |1724 |2500 | 4224 +------+------+---------------------+-----+-----+------ Total. | 66 | 188 | Do. do. |4542 |7942 |12,484 -------------------+------+------+---------------------+-----+-----+------ * (Seven squadrons, three of Hesse) ** (of the Empire, K. of Prussia, Circle of Suabia, Wirtemberg, and other places)

[39] See Appendix 2 (B).

[40] See Appendix 9.

[41] Cust’s Annals, vol. i. p. 51.

[42] See Map No. 1.

[43] Kane, p. 69.

[44] See Appendix 2 (B).

[45] Parker, 133.

[46] See Appendix 2 (B).

[47] Other contemporary writers say that a large number of soldiers found a miserable death in the sea of mud through which the army had to struggle.

[48] Owing to the number of villages dotted over the battlefield of Oudenarde it is almost impossible to give a clear description of it in words. Reference to map No. 1 will enable the reader to follow the letterpress without difficulty.

[49] In this cavalry affair the electoral Prince of Hanover, afterwards George II., in charging at the head of a squadron, had a horse shot under him. His rival, the Pretender, served at this battle in the French army.

[50] During the night a large number of French soldiers lost their bearings and strayed into the lines of the Allies. Eugene caught many of them by ordering the drummers to beat the French “retraite,” while Huguenot officers shouted out the rallying cries of various regiments. The unlucky soldiers who answered to the call were pounced upon, disarmed, and marched to the rear.

[51] See Appendix 2 (B).

[52] The Duke of Berwick was a natural son of James II.; he was in the service of France, and greatly distinguished himself at the battle of Almanza in Spain by defeating an army of the Allies, in which were a considerable number of British troops. Almanza has curious points of likeness to Fontenoy, for in both battles the British won a great local success, but being unsupported by their Allies were defeated at the end of the day.

[53] Fortescue, vol. i. p. 504.

[54] Millner remarks drily that after the French had flooded the country they thought “they had our Army in a Pound, but searching into the depths thereof they at last found themselves most snared therein.”

[55] Fortescue, vol. i. p. 506.

[56] See Appendix 2 (B).

[57] Stearne.

[58] See Appendix 2 (B).

[59] See Map No. 1.

[60] Students of the literature of the Peninsular War will remember frequent mention of the good terms existing between the British and French soldiers when they met on outpost. Things seem to have been much the same in the time of Marlborough, for Millner says that on the night before Malplaquet “several of both sides had frequent and friendly Commerce and Conferences with one another, as if we had been in an alliance together; but at last each man being called to his respective post, our Commerce was turn’d to, and swallowed up in blood, as in the Salutations of the day after appeared.”

[61] The Malplaquet roll (Dalton, vol. 6) gives the names of the officers who were at the battle of Malplaquet. The asterisks show those who fought at Blenheim, not necessarily in the XVIIIth regiment.

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel--R. Kane.*

Brevet Majors--M. Leathes* and F. de La Penotière.*

Captains--P. D’Offranville,* N. Hussey,* R. Parker,* W. Weddall,* H. Wingfield, W. Leathes,* Ant. Pujolas,* Jas. Lilly.*

Captain-Lieutenant--R. Tripp.*

Lieutenants--S. Gilman, R. Ingoldsby, Jno. Blakeney,* B. Devenish, John Cherry,* T. Carter, Simon Montford, E. Moyle, R. Reed, Ch. Parker, Jas. Pinsent,* R. Selicke.

Ensigns--Jos. Young, Jas. Smith, Jas. Scott, R. Hawkins, T. Broderick, T. Jennings, A. Forster, G. Halfhide, J. Eyre, J. Hamilton, W. Hopkey, G. Mann.

Adjutant--R. Parker.

Quartermaster--Jacob Berger.

Chaplain--Rev. H. Reynolds.*

Surgeon--Thos. Young.

[62] Mr Callaghan, the historian of the Irish regiments in the service of France, throws grave doubts on the accuracy of Parker’s story, which however is corroborated by other officers of the XVIIIth.

[63] See Appendix 2 (B).

[64] Parker, who is corroborated by Stearne, tells a very curious story about the grain rations at Aire. After saying that the enemy had carried away all the wheat before the beginning of the siege, he continues, “but we met with a considerable supply, which I fear will scarce be believed by any but those that saw it. But fact it is, that the soldiers found concealments under ground, which the mice had laid up for their winter store, and that in such abundance, that it was a great relief to us toward the end of the Siege. These hoards were from four to six feet under ground, and in many of them our men found some pecks of corn.”

[65] See Appendix 2 (B).

[66] See Appendix 2 (B).

[67] See Appendix 9.

[68] It is not known whether any of the XVIIIth were included, but it is probable that Kane brought some of his old regiment with him to the post of danger.

[69] Sayer’s ‘History of Gibraltar,’ p. 295.

[70] Sayer, p. 197. It would be interesting to know if the staff officer who evolved the idea of thus “employing the unfortunate Israelites” was heavily in debt to them!

[71] Sayer, p. 204. This writer mentions that out of the sixty guns in position at the beginning of the bombardment twenty-three were dismounted in seven days.

[72] In 1732 Cosby was succeeded by Sir Charles Hotham, Bart., who on his appointment three years later to a regiment of Guards was replaced by Major-General John Armstrong. See Appendix 9.

[73] See Map No. 2.

[74] The only mention of British losses at Ostend in the despatches is a casual reference by Cumberland in a letter, where he speaks of the seventy English soldiers taken by the French in the attack on the covered way.

[75] Continuation of Stearne.

[76] The origin of grenadier companies is mentioned in Chapter I. Light infantry companies were officially recognised soon after the end of the Seven Years’ War (1763); they were composed of small, active men, trained to act as skirmishers and in the outpost line. It was the custom to collect the flank companies of different regiments and turn them into provisional battalions: for instance, in the attack on the Terra Nova at Namur the grenadier companies of thirteen battalions were detached from their own corps and brigaded together; and, nearly a hundred years later, both the grenadier and the light infantry companies of the garrison of Boston were used in the same way at Lexington and Bunker’s Hill. After the Crimean War flank companies were abolished.

[77] See Appendix 2 (C).

[78] The engagement ought strictly to be called that of Breed’s Hill, but it has always been known as Bunker’s Hill, and will be, as long as the American War of Independence is remembered.

[79] The reinforcements sent to Prescott raised the number of provincials on the peninsula to about 4000, but in Washington’s opinion not more than 1500 were engaged at any one time during the day.--Trevelyan’s ‘American Revolution,’ vol. i. p. 363.

[80] Trevelyan, vol. i. pp. 359, 360.

[81] Some historians consider that this number should be increased to eleven hundred and fifty.--Fortescue, vol. iii. p. 159.

[82] See Appendix 2 (C).

[83] The following officers are shown by the muster roll as present at Boston on June 25, 1775:--

Major--I. Hamilton (in command).

Captains--J. Mawby, J. Shee, B. Chapman, J. B. Payne, B. Johnson, R. Hamilton, C. Edmonstone.

Lieutenants--G. Bowes, H. Fermor, John Mawby (adjutant), W. Richardson, W. Blackwood, E. Crossby.

Ensigns--J. Delancey, E. Prideaux, G. Bentricke, T. Serle, F. J. Kelly, C. Hoare, W. Slator.

Quartermaster-- ---- Batwicke.

[84] Bunbury, ‘Narrative of Campaign in North Holland,’ pp. 3, 4.

[85] See Map No. 3.

[86] The muster-roll of the XVIIIth Regiment for the six months ending 25th December, 1793, gives the following list of officers:--

Lieutenant-Colonel--D. D. Wemyss, in command.

Major--J. Mawby (on leave).

Captains--W. Conolly, H. T. Montresor (recruiting), T. S. Sebright (on leave), G. H. Vansittart (on leave), T. Probyn, D. McDonald (on leave), J. Richardson, W. Gammell.

Captain-Lieutenant and Adjutant--R. Powell.

Lieutenants--J. Hope, T. G. Montresor (on leave), W. Morgan, C. Dunlop, Sebright Mawby, H. Wolseley (on leave), W. Byron, T. Mandiville (duty), M. Gamble, T. Holme (on leave), C. Grove, J. Woodcock.

Ensigns--W. Johnston, T. Stuart, W. Iremonger, A. Steuart, W. R. Rainsford (not joined), R. T. Bingham (duty), J. Woodcock, F. Pennyman, G. Minchin.

Quartermaster--W. Musgrove (at Gibraltar for recovery of health).

Surgeon--C. Kennelly.

Mate--T. Jackson.

[87] Dundas, ‘Summary Account of Proceedings of Army and Navy at Toulon.’

[88] Minto’s ‘Life of Elliot,’ vol. ii. pp. 205, 206.

[89] See Appendix 2 (D).

[90] See Map No. 3.

[91] Maurice’s ‘Diary of Sir John Moore,’ vol. i. p. 82.

[92] The despatch and Moore’s diary differ slightly about this date, but they are in substantial agreement about the facts.

[93] The “Royal Grenadiers” may be an abbreviation of the grenadier company of the “Royal Regiment of Ireland,” as the XVIIIth was still frequently termed, or of “the Royals.” In the 2nd Battalion of the Royals there were at this time two officers called MacDonald, and in the Royal Irish a captain named Donald McDonald. If Moore was accurate in his spelling of the name, an officer of the XVIIIth shared with the future hero of Corunna the honour of being first into the Mozello. In this assault Lieutenant S. Mawby of the regiment is known to have taken part.

[94] The casualties may have been greater, for the losses in the grenadier and light companies cannot be traced. Lieutenant-Colonel Wemyss’s wound is not mentioned in the casualty returns.

[95] See Appendix 2 (E).

[96] See Map No. 3.

[97] Minto’s ‘Life of Elliot,’ vol. ii. p. 362.

[98] The “proof table” in the muster-roll for Christmas, 1796, shows that the regiment had only three hundred and eighty-seven officers and men “present,” while seventy-eight of all ranks were “absent”: with the corps, either in the mainland of Italy or in Elba, there were only fourteen officers, while twenty-five were on leave or employed elsewhere.

[99] The muster-roll of the XVIIIth for Christmas, 1796, was signed at Elba on April 9, 1797. Among the deaths appears the name of Lieutenant George Mallet, who died during our occupation of the island. When the writer of this history visited Elba many years ago, he noticed on the wall of the garden where Napoleon used to walk during his exile in 1814-15, tablets to the memory of two or three British officers. One of these bore the following inscription:--

“Near this place lyeth the remains of Lieutenant George Mallett of the 18th or Royal Regiment of Ireland who departed this life the 13th of January 1797 in the 18th year of his age.”

Thanks to the good offices of Mr M. Carmichael, H.M. Consul at Leghorn, and to the kindness of Lieutenant-General Count Simminiatelli, commanding the troops in Tuscany, this tablet has been presented to the regiment, and is now at the depôt at Clonmel.

[100] Pulteney had been known earlier in his career as Murray; he changed his name late in life. See Appendix 9.

[101] This sudden rush of troops to Gibraltar produced great scarcity of food. Eggs were sold at a shilling each, while “moderate-sized turkeys” found eager customers at £3, 10s.

[102] The conquest of Egypt was no new idea to French statesmen. In the middle of the seventeenth century, while Louis XIV. was revolving in his mind schemes for the aggrandisement of France, he was urged strongly, though unsuccessfully, not to seek expansion in Europe, but to make himself master of Egypt, and by establishing her pre-eminence in the Mediterranean secure for his country the trade of the Levant and of the East. See Mahan’s ‘Influence of Sea Power on History,’ pp. 107, 141, 142.

[103] Taken in 1795 from the Dutch, then allies of France.

[104] See Map No. 3.

[105] The expedition of 1799. Dunfermline’s ‘Life of Abercromby.’

[106] See Map No. 3.

[107] The historians of this campaign do not agree about the exact strength of Abercromby’s army. The figures in the text are summarised from those given in the Life of Abercromby, written by his grandson, James, Lord Dunfermline.

[108] Two field officers, 5 captains, 16 subalterns, 5 staff, 32 sergeants, 14 drummers, 449 rank and file.

[109] The following officers appear to have landed in Egypt with the regiment:--

Lieutenant-Colonel--H. T. Montresor (in command).

Major--T. Probyn.

Captains--W. Morgue, C. J. Dunlop, H. Snooke.

Captain and Lieutenant--G. Jones.

Lieutenants--J. Jenkinson, P. Hay, J. Hoy, W. Conolly, J. Kennedy, R. Yeale, G. Gorrequer, W. Gunn.

Ensigns--F. Hill, H. Bruley, H. W. Beavan, T. Baylis, ---- Hutton, W. Brand, A. Deane, J. Smith.

Paymaster--R. Irwin.

Adjutant--T. Gregory.

Quartermaster--M. M‘Dermott.

Surgeon--G. B. Waters.

Assistant-Surgeon--W. Maxton.

Major S. Mawby rejoined from sick leave during the campaign.

[110] The 8th, 13th, XVIIIth Royal Irish, and 90th regiments.

[111] See Appendix 2 (F).

[112] If the statements of two of the officers who left accounts of the campaign are correct, this figure must be too low; Walsh in his Journal says that 1160 dead Frenchmen were counted on the ground on the afternoon of the 21st, while another writer states that 1040 of the enemy were buried after the battle.

[113] See Appendix 9.

[114] British--cavalry, 510; infantry, 4800 (among whom were the Royal Irish). Turks--cavalry, 600; infantry, 3600; with the combined force were twenty field-guns.

[115] See Appendix 2 (F).

[116] The following officers arrived with the regiment:--

Majors--R. Campbell (in command) and C. Dunlop.

Captains--W. Loscombe, H. Snook, G. Reeves, J. Graham, E. Walker, J. E. Inston D. O’Farrall, R. Smyth, T. Murray, C. O’Gorman.*

Lieutenants--R. Huson, F. Hill, J. Janns, J. Stotesbury, G. Andrews, A. Baker, R. Wild, P. Scott, R. N. King, R. Hutton, W. Coulson, A. Deane, T. Barflis.

Ensigns--J. Whitley, J. Strang.

Adjutant--T. Gregory.

Quartermaster--J. Atkins.

Surgeon--G. B. Waters.

Assistant-Surgeons--F. Micklen and W. Carver.

* This officer began life as page to the ill-fated Queen Marie Antoinette.

[117] Sometimes called Haiti.

[118] The officers who went out with the second battalion to Curaçoa were:--

Lieutenant-Colonel--J. W. Graves (in command).

Captains--J. Hoy, P. Bainbrigge, G. H. Gordon, E. H. Smith, R. Percival, J. O’Connell.

Lieutenants--J. Aitken, J. S. Owen, J. Cowper, C. Maxwell, R. Delachnois, W. MacDonald, R. Hopley, C. Carleton, F. Munro, J. Aicken.

Ensigns--L. Hiatt, H. Kennedy, J. E. P. Langharne, E. Stackpoole, T. W. Lowes.

Adjutant--J. Forrest.

Quartermaster--D. Cullen.

Paymaster--H. Salvin.

Surgeon--B. Cory.

Assistant-Surgeons--W. Seaman and W. Crofton.

[119] These figures, obtained from returns filed in the Record Office, are considerably lower than those given in Cannon’s History of the regiment. The names of the officers who died in the West Indies will be found in Appendix 3.

[120] These islands, acquired by Britain during the Napoleonic war, were ceded by her to Greece in 1864.

[121] Nine companies, consisting of 2 field officers, 7 captains, 16 subalterns, 3 staff, 35 sergeants, 11 drummers, 593 privates--667 all told. The following officers served with the XVIIIth during the whole or part of the China war:--

Field Officers--Colonel G. Burrell; Lieutenant-Colonels H. W. Adams and J. Cowper; Majors R. Hammill, N. R. Tomlinson, W. F. Dillon, J. Grattan, J. J. Sargent, F. Wigston.

Captains--C. J. R. Collinson, W. A. T. Payne, C. A. Edwards, J. P. Mitford, J. C. Kennedy.

Lieutenants--Sir W. Macgregor, Bart., Sir H. Darell, Bart., A. Wilson (adjutant), Hon. C. H. Stratford, G. W. Davis, S. Haly, J. W. Graves, W. A. Gwynne, J. J. Wood, G. Hilliard, A. Murray, F. Swinburne, T. Martin, H. F. Vavasour, D. Edwardes, S. Bernard, J. Cockrane, A. W. S. F. Armstrong, J. H. Hewitt, W. P. Cockburn, H. D. Burrell, C. Woodwright, J. P. Mayo, C. Rogers, W. Venour, E. Jodrell, G. F. S. Call, C. Dunbar.

Ensigns--P. Simmons, E. W. Sargent, J. Elliot, M. J. Hayman, L. M. T. Humphreys.

Paymaster--G. J. Call.

Quartermaster--J. Carroll.

Surgeon--D. McKinlay, M.D.

Assistant-Surgeons--C. Cowen, J. Baker, J. Stewart.

Only three of these officers had been on active service. Burrell had served at the capture of Guadaloupe in 1810 and in the war on the Canadian frontier in 1814; Grattan had taken part in the suppression of the rebellion in Canada in 1832; Dillon had been on the staff at the capture of San Domingo in 1809.

[122] See Map No. 4.

[123] ‘The War in China,’ by D. McPherson, M.D., pp. 21, 22.

[124] See Appendix 2 (G).

[125] Half the troops originally landed at Chusan are said to have died there.

[126] The Chinese always described their enemies from the western hemisphere as Barbarians or Foreign Devils.

[127]

COMPOSITION OF THE COLUMNS.

Other _Right Column._ Officers.ranks.Total. Major Pratt, 26th { 26th Cameronians 15 294 309 Cameronians { Madras Artillery 1 20 21 { Madras Sappers and Miners 1 30 31 with one 6-pr., one 5-in. mortar.

_Left Column._ 4th (Left) Brigade, { 49th Regiment 28 273 301 Lieut.-Colonel Morris, { 37th Madras Native Infantry 15 215 230 49th Regiment { 1 company Bengal Volunteers 4 112 116

3rd (Artillery) Brigade, { Royal Artillery 2 33 35 Capt. Knowles, R.A. { Madras Artillery 10 231 241 { Madras Sappers and Miners 4 137 141 with four 12-pr. howitzers, four 9-pr. and two 6-pr. field-guns, three 5-in. mortars, and 152 32-pr. rockets.

2nd (Naval) Brigade, } Capt Bourchier, R.N. } 27 403 430

1st (Right) Brigade, { XVIIIth Royal Irish 25 495 520 Major-General Burrell { Royal Marines 9 372 381 --- ---- ---- 141 2615 2756

[128] This distinction won for Grattan a brevet-majority, and incidentally caused him to become the hero of a curious adventure. The ship in which he was returning from Calcutta took fire in the Straits of Formosa. The boat to which Grattan had been told off was fortunate enough to reach the shore, where her crew, passing themselves off as Americans, were claimed by the United States Consul at Macao, and by him sent on to Hong Kong.

[129] See Appendix 2 (G).

[130] This draft of 2 sergeants and 305 privates joined on June 8, 1841; the next, 152 rank and file, arrived about Christmas of the same year; the third, in June, 1842, was only 43 strong. The officers who died were Lieutenants G. W. Davis, S. Haly, and Lieutenant and Adjutant A. Wilson. The latter was succeeded in his appointment by Lieutenant J. W. Graves.

[131] ‘Life of Hugh, first Viscount Gough,’ by Rait, vol. i. pp. 209, 210.

[132] H.M. Paddleship _Nemesis_.

[133] ‘Doings in China,’ by Lieutenant A. Murray.

[134] The Chinese, like ourselves, have many orders, indicated by the colour of a button, which is worn as we wear the insignia of the C.B., C.M.G., &c.

[135] See Appendix 2 (G).

[136] This account of Cushin’s exploits is taken from papers left by General Edwards and Lieutenant-Colonel Graves.

[137] Murray’s ‘Doings in China.’

[138] As Gough’s reinforcements had not yet joined, he only had with him four British regiments and a small number of gunners and engineers. The XVIIIth were 492 of all ranks.

[139] See Appendix 2 (G).

[140] In the MS. accounts of this engagement, the writers all mention that the regiment marched off “left in front.” The XVIIIth must have been very well drilled to be able to do this, for in those days very few regiments could move otherwise than “right in front.” This innovation is interesting in connection with the formation of the Royal Irish in the attack on the Dockyard Creek at Sebastopol on June 18, 1855, described in chapter vii.

[141] How susceptible the Chinese soldiery are to the training of British officers was proved first by the success of Gordon’s army in 1860 (see chapter xii.), and later, in 1900, by the good conduct of the Wai-Hai-Wai regiment.

[142] Murray tells us that these white trousers were dug up out of store in honour of this ceremonial parade. Throughout the war the XVIIIth wore blue Nankeen trousers.

[143] See Appendix 2 (G). These figures, compiled from documents in the Record Office, are considerably greater than those given in the inscription on the memorial. Probably some of the deaths occurred immediately after peace was made, and were therefore not included among the losses during the war.

[144] Six officers, 6 sergeants, 6 drummers, and 118 rank and file.

[145] February 21, 1849.

[146] Some of the officers embarked in the _Buckinghamshire_, an ill-fated ship which was burned at sea on March 3, 1851. They escaped with their lives, but the regimental plate, and the trophies won in many campaigns by the regiment, were lost, with the exception of one piece of plate, a gold snuff-box, saved, according to tradition, by an officer who, when the fire alarm sounded, snatched it off the mess table, thrust it into his trousers’ pocket, and brought it safe to land.

[147] The Royal Navy was represented by 6 steamers, 80 guns, 818 officers and men; the Indian Navy by the same number of steamers, 30 guns, 952 officers and men; there were also 7 steamers belonging to the uncovenanted Service, carrying 33 guns, with crews amounting in all to 500. The original land force consisted of 8000 or 9000 troops; later arrivals raised General Godwin’s command to a nominal strength of nearly 20,000.

[148] The following officers served in the war:--

Lieutenant-Colonel T. S. Reignolds, C.B. (in command). ” C. J. Coote. Brevet-Lieut.-Col. J. Grattan, C.B. Major F. Wigston. Captain C. A. Edwards. ” A. Gillespie. ” G. F. S. Call. ” A. N. Campbell. ” W. T. Bruce. ” J. J. Wood. ” J. Borrow. ” J. Cormick. ” A. W. S. F. Armstrong. Lieutenant I. H. Hewitt. ” W. P. Cockburn. ” C. Woodwright. ” R. Doran (adjt.). ” E. W. Sargent (adjt.). ” M. J. Hayman. ” F. D. Lillie. ” W. H. Graves. ” G. Swaby. ” C. F. Kelly. ” J. Swinburn. ” F. H. Suckling. ” H. F. Stephenson. ” G. A. Elliot. ” J. Canavan. ” G. L. W. D. Flamstead. ” H. Piercy. ” H. A. Ward. ” J. G. Wilkinson. ” F. Willington. ” F. Eteson. Ensign T. R. Gibbons. ” T. H. Smith. ” A. H. Graves. ” G. W. Stacpoole. ” W. J. Hales. ” T. E. Esmonde. ” G. H. Pocklington. ” W. O’B. Taylor. ” J. W. Meurant. Acting Paymaster Captain A. N. Campbell. Quartermaster Lieutenant T. Carney. Surgeon J. Stewart. Assist.-Surgeon J. H. Dwyer. ” W. K. Chalmers, M.D.

[149] See Map No. 5.

[150] See Appendix 2 (H). Private Fergusson’s name, however, is not among those who died of wounds.

[151] He was succeeded in the Adjutancy by Lieutenant E. W. Sargent.

[152] See Appendix 2 (H).

[153] General Edwards’ statement.

[154] Field-Marshal Viscount Wolseley’s ‘Story of a Soldier’s Life,’ vol. i. pp. 33-35. See a letter from General C. G. Gordon on the same subject, p. 185.

[155] According to Colonel Elliot’s diary the actual number of Royal Irish who embarked at Prome was nine officers and one hundred and sixty-seven non-commissioned officers and men.

[156] Sir John Cheape’s despatch.

[157] Appendix 2 (H).

[158] See Appendix 2 (H).

[159] See Map No. 6.

[160] See chapter v. p. 120.

[161] The officers were--

Colonel--T. S. Reignolds, C.B. (in command).

Major and Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel--C. A. Edwards.

Majors--J. C. Kennedy and G. F. S. Call.

Captains--J. Cormick, M. J. Hayman, A. W. S. F. Armstrong, J. Laurie, R. Inglis, H. F. Stephenson, C. F. Kelly, and J. Swinburn.

Lieutenants--J. G. Wilkinson (adjutant), T. E. Esmonde, G. W. Stacpoole, W. O’B. Taylor, R. H. Jex-Blake, J. R. Blacker, E. H. Wilton, W. J. Hales, and A. T. Frederick.

Ensigns--J. T. Ring, J. R. Wolseley, C. J. Coote, T. D. Baker, W. Kemp, F. Fearnley, A. L. Dillon, and C. Hotham.

Quartermaster--M. T. Carney.

Surgeon--W. K. Chalmers, M.D.

Assistant-Surgeons--T. Crawford, ---- Ryatt, ---- Phillip.

Between January and September 1855 the following joined the regiment in the trenches before Sebastopol:--

Captains--H. A. Ward and G. A. Elliot.

Lieutenants--G. H. Pocklington, J. W. Meurant, J. S. Theobald, R. J. Adamson, A. Cottee, and M. T. Cunningham.

Ensigns--C. N. Fry and H. Shaw.

Joined after September 1855--

Major--A. N. Campbell.

Captains--E. W. Sargent, J. Borrow, and A. H. Graves.

Lieutenants--J. F. Bryant, R. W. E. Dawson, T. M‘G. M‘Gill, C. G. D. Annesley, E. Wilford, S. Darvell, E. D. Ricard, W. B. Burke, R. Bell, and H. Hutchins.

[162] The allied forces at this time consisted of the English, French, and Turkish troops; the Sardinian contingent of 18,000 men under General La Marmora did not reach the Crimea till May, 1855.

[163] In February, to 290 all ranks.

[164] Note by the author--This was no improvement on the Peninsula, where the patients suffering from typhus and dysentery were fed in the same way.

[165] ‘The Crimea in 1854 and 1894,’ by Field-Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood, pp. 204 _et seq._

[166] Between November, 1854, and February, 1855, there were 9000 deaths in hospital: at the end of February there were no less than 13,600 officers and men in hospital: and though during that month large drafts raised our strength on paper to 44,000, only 18,000 were “present and fit for duty.”

[167] Captain W. Kemp, probably the last surviving officer of the XVIIIth who served in the Crimea, has supplied the author with much valuable information. When a subaltern of six months’ standing, Captain Kemp was appointed acting adjutant of the regiment.

[168] An extract from Hamley’s ‘War in the Crimea,’ p. 208, will show the inability of the Treasury to realise the needs of the army in the Crimea. The Land Transport Corps was formed by an able and energetic officer, Colonel McMurdo, “who had so well used his opportunities that horses, trained drivers, escorts and vehicles were being rapidly assembled and organised. All this demanded a great outlay, insomuch that on one of the Colonel’s many requisitions, the Secretary to the Treasury, Sir George Trevelyan, had written, ‘Colonel McMurdo must limit his expenditure.’ When the paper returned to the Colonel with these words, he wrote below them: ‘When Sir George Trevelyan limits the war, I will limit my expenditure!’”

[169] The influence of Napoleon III.’s personal ambition on the conduct of the siege and the effect of the rivalries of his Generals are well described in Hamley’s ‘Crimea,’ wherein the student may learn how difficult, if not impossible, it is for the chiefs of two allied powers, engaged in the same operation of war, to see eye to eye, even on the most important occasions.

[170] A small rounded hillock, not to be confused with “the Mamelon,” the outwork to the Malakoff.

[171] Russell’s ‘The War,’ vol. i. pp. 490 _et seq._

[172] According to a tradition in the regiment, the men found the breakfast-tables laid for the Russians whom they had so rudely dispossessed, and promptly availed themselves of the hospitality of their enemies!

[173] The Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856. Before that time the only way in which a non-commissioned officer or private soldier was rewarded for conduct meriting higher recognition than a medal for meritorious conduct in the field was by a dole of money. For officers there was no decoration to commemorate a deed of remarkable courage.

[174] Eyre’s capture of the cemetery and suburb was officially included in the attack on the Redan.

[175] See Appendix 2 (I).

[176] Early in 1855 the Government realised that tents were unsuitable quarters for the besieging army: and wooden huts were sent off to the Crimea, not of one, but of several sizes and patterns. This want of uniformity in design caused great confusion, and the XVIIIth had not received its full complement of huts at the time of the attack on the Redan.

[177] Since the Russian War no subjects of a foreign power have been enlisted in a body to serve under the British flag. At the end of the Crimean War a considerable number of the German legion were sent at their own request to South Africa as settlers, where they became useful members of the white population. During the last war with the Boers, the author met in a Free State town an old German cobbler, who, after proudly dilating on his services in the Legion, explained that though he was too old again to shoulder a rifle with the British, he would be proud to mend their boots!

[178] These numbers, which are taken from official documents in the Record Office, do not agree completely with those on the Crimean “Memorial” in St Patrick’s.

[179] One of the drafts had a narrow escape from shipwreck in the Sea of Marmora. Their transport, the s.s. _Cleopatra_, in the middle of the night of August 15th was in collision with another steamer, the _Simla_, which was so badly injured that her captain ran her ashore to prevent her from sinking in deep water; the _Cleopatra_ was cut down to the water’s edge, but managed to reach the Golden Horn, where the troops were at once transhipped and sent on to Balaclava.

[180] See Appendix 4.

[181] From the muster roll of June 25, 1858, it appears that the officers in India at that date were--

Colonel--C. A. Edwards (in command).

Lieutenant-Colonel--G. F. S. Call.

Majors--J. Borrow, A. N. Campbell, E. W. Sargent.

Captains--C. G. D. Annesley, J. Canavan, G. A. Elliot, W. F. G. Forster, W. H. Graves, H. M. Havelock, C. F. Kelly, G. H. Pocklington, J. Swinburn, W. O’B. Taylor, R. H. J. Black, R. P. Bishopp.

Lieutenants--R. J. Adamson, T. D. Baker, J. R. Blacker, J. F. Bryant, W. B. Burke, S. Darvell, C. Hotham, W. Kemp (adjutant), J. T. Ring, H. Shaw, J. S. Theobald, F. Fearnley, E. L. Dillon, E. A. Noblett, H. Adams, R. H. Daniel, E. Hall, I. Wiley.

Ensigns--J. F. Daubeny, W. T. Le Brunn, T. Watt.

Surgeon--T. Crawford, M. D.

Assistant-Surgeons--F. Ffolliott, R. A. Hyde, C. E. Porteous, M.D.

Quartermaster--T. Carney.

Paymaster--C. E. Preston.

[182] See Appendix 2 (J).

[183] See p. 119.

[184] Drummer Joseph Timmins sounded the first “Fall-in” for the second battalion. After long service with the Colours, he was appointed to the permanent staff of the third battalion at Wexford. He was discharged about 1890, and died a few years later.

[185] Letter of thanks to the regiment from P. B. Le Bin, Lieutenant-Judge of Alderney, 1st November, 1862.

[186] The following officers left England with the battalion, or joined during the New Zealand war:--

Lieutenant-Colonel--A. A. Chapman, in command.

Major and Brevet-Colonel--G. J. Carey.

Major--J. H. Rocke.

Captains--Sir H. M. Havelock, V.C. (who later assumed the name of Havelock-Allan), J. Inman, W. D. Chapman, R. P. Bishopp, E. A. Anderson, J. T. Ring, T. D. Baker, W. Kemp, F. Fearnley, E. L. Dillon, E. A. Noblett, H. Shaw, J. F. Daubeny.

Lieutenants--R. W. E. Dawson (adjutant), T. C. Wray, E. Hall, J. A. J. Briggs, S. T. Corrie, W. F. Thacker, E. A. Marsland, G. A. Nicolls, C. G. Minnitt, W. T. Croft, J. J. R. Russell, F. P. Leonard, O. R. Lawson.

Ensigns--J. B. Jackson, C. Dawson, A. J. A. Jackson, J. G. Butts, B. G. Haines, C. G. Phillips, F. J. S. Pringle, H. D. Bicknell, W. E. Chapman, H. Jones, D. R. Macqueen, G. B. Jenkins, J. C. Fife, A. R. H. Swindley, E. C. Milner.

Adjutant--Lieutenant R. W. E. Dawson.

Quartermaster--J. Stainforth.

Surgeon--G. W. Peake, M.D.

Assistant-Surgeon--W. I. Spencer.

Paymaster--C. F. Heatly.

[187] See Map No. 7.

[188] ‘The War in New Zealand,’ by W. Fox, late Colonial Secretary and native Minister of the Colony, pp. 30-32.

[189] 1st battalion, 12th, and 2nd battalions, 14th and XVIIIth regiments, and the 40th, 57th, 65th, and 70th regiments, which were still one-battalion corps. There were detachments of Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers, a Military Train, a Naval brigade, and various Colonial corps, including a contingent of friendly natives. The 43rd, 50th, and 68th regiments, and a considerable number of volunteers enlisted in Australia, reached New Zealand later in the war.

[190] Pember Reeves, ‘The Long White Cloud,’ pp. 48, 49.

[191] Brevet-Colonel Carey, Lieutenant-Colonel Havelock, afterwards Havelock-Allan, V. C., D.A.Q.M.G., and Captain T. D. Baker, A.M.S., were so constantly mentioned in despatches throughout the war that it is unnecessary to record the fact after each affair in which they were engaged.

[192] The regimental records of the New Zealand War are far from complete, for the battalion was constantly broken up into small detachments, buried in stockades in the depths of the bush. Between these detachments and headquarters communication was most difficult, and for weeks, and even months, the various portions of the regiment knew nothing of each other’s proceedings.

[193] ‘Bush Fighting: The Maori War,’ by Major-General Sir J. E. Alexander, p. 59.

[194] See Appendix 2 (K).

[195] Native house or hut.

[196] See Appendix 2 (K).

[197] See Appendix 2 (K). It was not until the bush had been cleared for two hundred yards on each side of the track that waggons could move through the forest of Hunua with safety.

[198] G. W. Rusden, ‘History of New Zealand,’ vol. ii. p. 45. In another passage (p. 173) this author considers that the destruction of this war party signally foiled the Maoris’ scheme of attack on Cameron’s left and rear.

[199] Captain Kemp and Captain Briggs have supplied the author with valuable information--the former by sending extracts from his diary, the latter by recording his reminiscences of the campaign.

[200] The strength on December 1, 1863, of the ten companies of the second battalion of the XVIIIth was 2 field officers, 9 captains, 20 subalterns, 5 staff, 47 sergeants, 22 drummers, 763 rank and file fit for duty, and 24 sick, or a total of 892 of all ranks.

[201] Alexander, p. 129.

[202] This column was composed of 728 of all ranks; among them was a detachment of the Royal Irish--1 captain, 3 subalterns, 1 staff, 5 sergeants, 3 drummers, and 140 rank and file. The smaller columns were 250 and 100 strong.

[203] Carey’s despatch.

[204] Rusden, vol. ii. p. 205.

[205] Some of the historians of the New Zealand War assert that these assaults were ordered by General Carey: others hold that they were unauthorised: the balance of evidence is in favour of the latter opinion.

[206] Rusden, vol. ii. pp. 207, 208.

[207] Two anecdotes will show how stern was the courage of the Maori warriors. General Alexander describes how an officer was standing at the head of the sap, watching his opportunity to enter the _pah_. The head of a fierce-looking Maori appeared above the parapet, but the Englishman was a quick shot and the head disappeared. When the troops got into the works the officer looked for the man he had hit. The Maori had dropped with a bullet through his brain, but this death-wound was not his only injury. Some time during the siege his leg had been broken and roughly bound up with flax and a tent-peg, to enable him to go on fighting. In the retreat a native for some time escorted a party of women and children. “As his pursuers approached,” says Mr Rusden, “he turned and knelt down to take deliberate aim. Time after time, without firing a shot, he thus arrested the pursuit while the women fled. At last he himself was shot, and it was found that his gun was not loaded.”

[208] See Appendix 2 (K).

[209] General Alexander tells an interesting anecdote about the fighting in the Taranaki district in 1864. In a skirmish the son of a chief was made a prisoner, badly wounded in the leg. To save his life the surgeons amputated the limb, and when the young man was fit to be moved a message was sent to his father that he might take the lad back to his village. The chief was very grateful for the kindness his son had received at our hands; he presented the General with a cartload of potatoes, and assured him that in future he would not kill any wounded soldiers who fell into his hands, but would only cut off one of their legs and send the men back to camp!

[210] Fox, pp. 126, 139, 140.

[211] Hence the name “Hau-Haus,” by which these fanatics were generally known.

[212] The official description of the act of bravery for which Captain Shaw was awarded the Victoria Cross is as follows: “For his gallant conduct at the skirmish near Nukumaru in New Zealand, in proceeding under a heavy fire with four privates of the regiment who volunteered to accompany him to within thirty yards of the bush occupied by the rebels, in order to carry off a comrade who was badly wounded. On the afternoon of that day Captain Shaw was ordered to occupy a position about half a mile from the camp. He advanced in skirmishing order, and, when about thirty yards from the bush, he deemed it prudent to retire to a palisade about sixty yards from the bush, as two of his party had been wounded. Finding that one of them was unable to move, he called for volunteers to advance to the front to carry the man to the rear, and the four privates referred to accompanied him, under a heavy fire, to the place where the wounded man was lying, and they succeeded in bringing him to the rear.”

[213] See Appendix 2 (K).

[214] The only event recorded of the stay of the XVIIIth at Patea is the death of two young officers, Lieutenants Lawson and Jenkins, who, unable to swim, were carried by the tide out of their depth and drowned.

[215] The unavowed but well-understood object of this reduction in the regular forces in New Zealand was to throw upon the colonists the chief burden and expense of the war, of which the Home Government was thoroughly weary.

[216] Lieutenant-Colonel Chapman was invalided home in June. As Brevet-Colonel G. J. Carey was an acting Brigadier-General, Rocke, as the next senior officer, assumed the command of the battalion.

[217] Not to be confounded with the camp near Auckland.

[218] It was not till 1870 that the last embers of the rebellion were completely stamped out by the local forces of New Zealand.

[219] See Appendix 4.

[220] See Appendix 2 (K). The rivers in New Zealand took heavy toll from the Royal Irish, eight of whom were drowned in fording streams.

[221] Three Field-Officers, 8 Captains, 12 Lieutenants, 5 Ensigns, 1 Surgeon, 1 Assistant-Surgeon, 1 Paymaster, 1 Quartermaster, 49 Sergeants, 21 drummers, 759 rank and file.

[222] Governor Sir G. Bowen to Colonial Office, 9th March 1869.

[223] Now “colonies” no longer, but “States” of the Australian Commonwealth.

[224] Among the other officers mentioned was Lieutenant H. S. F. Bolton, who enlisted in the army in 1859: obtained his commission in the West India regiment; was a special service officer in Ashantee, and finished his career as a major in the Royal Irish regiment. He is now one of the military Knights of Windsor.

[225] As Lieutenant-Colonel G. F. S. Call had already started on his homeward voyage, Major E. W. Sargent was in command; the other officers with him were Captains C. J. Coote, J. F. Bryant, and R. I. Adamson; Lieutenants J. W. Home, T. B. Meredith, J. F. Mosse, W. Sherlock, and T. N. R. Burton; Ensigns G. A. Macdonnell, H. B. Moore, G. C. Irving, T. H. S. Sewell, G. W. N. Rogers; Adjutant W. H. Herbert; Paymaster R. B. Farwell; Quartermaster M. Hackett; Surgeon J. H. Lewis; Assistant-Surgeons H. A. Coglan and W. Orr.

[226] See chapter vii.

[227] See Appendix 9.

[228] See Appendix 9.

[229] The following officers of the regiment served in the Afghan War:--

Lieutenant-Colonel--M. J. R. MacGregor.

Majors--R. I. Adamson and H. Shaw, V.C.

Captains--A. J. A. Jackson, J. G. Butts, J. Blair, H. F. S. Bolton, W. W. Lawrence, St G. A. Smith, E. Tufnell, and J. W. Graves.

Lieutenants--S. Phillips, J. B. Forster, J. H. A. Spyer, P. A. Morshead, H. S. Lye (adjutant till promoted captain), S. S. Parkyn, C. E. Le Quesne, H. M. Hatchell, Hon. M. H. H. McDonnell, and P. B. Lindsell.

Second Lieutenants--N. A. Francis (adjutant), R. M. Maxwell, A. I. Wilson, D. M. Thompson, B. J. C. Doran, E. B. W. J. Fraser, S. Moore, H. F. Loch, and H. E. Richardson.

Quartermaster--R. Barrett, succeeded by Sergeant-Major W. Jamieson.

Paymaster--Captain J. Forbes-Mosse.

[230] The names will be found in Appendix 2 (L). A memorial to those who lost their lives in Afghanistan, in Egypt in 1882, and the Nile campaign of 1884-85 is in the barrack square of the depôt at Clonmel.

[231] See Appendix 9.

[232] See Appendix 9.

[233] See Map No. 8.

[234] Cromer’s ‘Modern Egypt,’ vol. i. pp. 91, 92.

[235] The figures quoted are all in British currency.

[236] The British Government in 1875 suddenly bought up four millions’ worth of Suez Canal shares, owned by the Khedive, which he was about to put upon the market. This stroke of policy made England a large shareholder in the Canal Company, and therefore gave her an important position in the commercial management of its affairs.

[237] About 90,000 Europeans, chiefly English and French, carried on business in Egypt at this time.

[238] Lord Cromer’s ‘Modern Egypt,’ vol. i., gives an excellent account of the European diplomacy of this period.

[239] A quaint report by an Egyptian officer in charge of a battery “complained of the very improper conduct of the English fleet in that, whilst his men were at work on the battery at night, suddenly a blaze of electric light was thrown upon them, so that what they were doing could be seen as if it were day--a proceeding which, as the officer avers, was distinctly discourteous on the part of the English.”--Maurice, ‘Military History of the Campaign of 1882 in Egypt.’

[240] Reinforcements of many thousands more were on their way to Egypt when the collapse of Arabi’s rebellion rendered their presence at the front unnecessary.

[241] Maurice, p. 41.

[242] Maurice, pp. 25, 26.

[243] The officers who went out to Egypt with the battalion were Brevet-Colonel C. F. Gregorie (in command); Majors J. M. Toppin and G. W. N. Rogers; Captains J. H. Daubeney, C. E. Dixon, C. E. G. Burr, H. S. Lye, C. E. Le Quesne, and H. M. Hatchell; Lieutenants E. J. Grant, A. G. Chichester, J. H. Chawner, G. H. Symonds (Adjutant), D. G. Gregorie, A. S. Orr, W. R. B. Doran, A. T. Ward, H. D. Daly; Quartermaster and Honorary Captain T. Hamilton; Surgeon J. Prendergast, A.M.D.; Paymaster P. A. Robinson. Attached to the battalion were Captains C. N. Jones (Connaught Rangers) and H. H. Edwards (Royal Welsh Fusiliers); Lieutenants G. P. Hatch (Wiltshire regiment), N. L. Pearse (Derbyshire regiment), H. H. Drummond-Wolff (Royal Fusiliers), and E. M. Barttelot (Royal Fusiliers).

[244] See Appendix 2 (M).

[245] Otherwise known as the Sweet-water Canal.

[246] The orders directed that the water-bottles should, if possible, contain cold tea, the beverage which Lord Wolseley constantly recommended on active service.

[247] It was forbidden to strike matches, so watches could not be consulted.

[248] This distance is understated; it was probably more than 800 yards.

[249] A delightful story is told of one of the XVIIIth who was asked on his return home how many of the enemy had fallen. He replied, “I don’t just know, but I killed devil a one less than five hundred with my own bayonet!”

[250] The names will be found in Appendix 2 (M). There is a memorial to those who died in this campaign in the barrack square of the depôt at Clonmel.

[251] The mosquitos at Alexandria appear to have made a great impression, not only on the bodies, but also on the imaginations of the young officers of the Royal Irish. One subaltern stated that these pests had bitten his foot through the sole of a shooting boot, while another asserted that the mosquitos were so intelligent and so strong that three of them used to combine to lift up his mosquito-net to allow their friends to feast upon his hot Irish blood.

[252] Colvile, ‘History of the Soudan Campaign’ (official), p. 1.

[253] See Map No. 9.

[254] Colonel Stewart had already been to Khartoum, where he was sent on a tour of inspection soon after the European officers had demanded large reinforcements to enable them to make head against the Mahdi.

[255] The junior ranks of the British army are so used to receiving their rations with regularity on active service that they appear to think the Army Service Corps can feed them as the ravens fed Elijah. They do not realise the enormous amount of thought and calculation which have been lavished on the subject for months before the opening of a campaign. It is not within the scope of a regimental history to describe in detail the process by which Lord Wolseley succeeded in feeding his column in a country the principal products of which are water and sand. Those who wish to study the subject will find full information in Colvile’s ‘History of the Soudan Campaign,’ and Butler’s ‘Campaign of the Cataracts.’

[256]

Lieutenant-Colonels--H. Shaw, V.C. (in command), T. C. Wray (second in command).

Majors--A. W. Simpson, E. Tufnell, C. E. Dixon.

Captains--J. H. A. Spyer, J. B. Forster, H. W. N. Guinness, W. J. F. Morgan, A. M. Boisragon.

Lieutenants--C. M. Stevens, A. I. Wilson, B. J. C. Doran, S. Moore (adjutant), K. P. Apthorp, E. F. Hickman, L. C. Koe, and W. R. B. Doran. Lieutenant H. J. Jones joined at Wadi Halfa on December 8.

Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant--W. Jamieson.

Paymaster and Honorary Major--J. Forbes-Mosse (attached; before joining the pay department this officer had been in the XVIIIth).

Surgeon--Captain G. B. Hickson, Medical Staff.

[257] Colvile’s ‘History of the Soudan Campaign,’ vol. i. pp. 117-119.

[258] The cataract of Kaiber is termed the Third. It should really be numbered the Eighth. Butler, ‘Campaign of the Cataracts,’ p. 200.

[259] For the benefit of the civilian reader it must be explained that “Skipper” is army slang for the officer commanding a company.

[260] Captain Forster’s marching-out state at Sarras showed a total of ninety-two in his company; his marching-in state at Korti only seventy-seven of all ranks.

[261] This name is spelt Jakdul in some maps.

[262] The Maconochie ration, so much appreciated during the war of 1899-1902, was not then in use.

[263] See Appendix 2 (N).

[264] Colvile’s ‘History of the Soudan Campaign,’ vol. ii. p. 73.

[265] Marching-out state from Abu Klea, 23rd February 1885:--

---------------------+------+------------+------+-----+------+-----+---+---- | OFFICERS. | OTHER RANKS. | +------+-----+------+------+-----+------+ Camels. Corps. |Avail-|Sick.|Total.|Avail-|Sick.|Total.| Horses. | able.| | | able.| | | Natives. ---------------------+------+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+---+---- Naval Brigade, | 11 | | 11 | 102 | 2 | 104 | | | XIXth Hussars, | 1 | | 1 | 13 | 1 | 14 | | | Light Camel Regiment,| 13 | 1 | 14 | 196 | 6 | 202 | | | Mounted Infantry } | | | | | | | | | Camel Regiment, } | 20 | 1 | 21 | 311 | 5 | 316 | | | Royal Artillery, | 6 | | 6 | 75 | 2 | 77 | | | Royal Engineers, | 2 | | 2 | 24 | | 24 | | | Royal Irish Regiment,| 21 | 1 | 22 | 596 | 13 | 609 | | | Royal Sussex do., | 7 | | 7 | 217 | 7 | 224 | | | Royal West Kent do., | 1 | | 1 | 21 | | 21 | | | Commissariat and }| | | | | | | | | Transport Corps, }| 6 | | 6 | 38 | | 38 | | | Medical Staff Corps, | 5 | 1 | 6 | 43 | | 43 | | | Headquarter Staff, | 6 | | 6 | 4 | | 4 | | | Army Chaplain, | 1 | | 1 | | | | | | +------+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+---+---- | 100 | 4 | 104 | 1640 | 36 | 1676 | 1180| 30| 386 ---------------------+------+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+---+----

[266] 25 officers, 3 warrant officers, 33 sergeants, 15 drummers, 891 rank and file.

[267] The following officers of the Royal Irish regiment served in the Hazara campaign:--

Lieutenant-Colonel and Brevet-Colonel--G. W. N. Rogers.

Major--R. K. Brereton.

Captains--W. J. F. Morgan, F. J. Gavin, A. N. Lysaght, Brevet-Major--B. J. C. Doran.

Lieutenants--K. P. Apthorp, A. S. Orr, W. R. B. Doran, A. T. Ward, P. de S. Bass, H. J. Downing, A. B. King, L. C. Koe, J. E. Cullinan, C. W. Garraway, T. L. Segrave, G. O. R. Wynne, C. W. Walker, W. Gloster, R. O. Kellett.

Paymaster--Honorary Captain P. A. Robinson.

Quartermaster--Honorary Major T. Hamilton.

[268] The distances are only approximate.

[269] The column marched in the following formation. The advance-guard of two companies of the Royal Irish was followed in succession by brigade headquarters, two guns, and three companies of Native infantry. Then came the headquarters of the column, the remainder of the Royal Irish, two more guns and some Gatlings, five companies of native infantry, the regimental reserve ammunition, a company of native infantry, the Field hospital, and a detachment of Royal Engineer telegraphists. In rear was the whole of the baggage, including the seven days’ supply, escorted by four companies of native infantry.

[270] These are the official figures. In the opinion of some of the officers who were present they are too high.

[271] As the official account states that eighty-eight dead bodies were found on the ground over which the swordsmen attempted to charge, it is clear that the Royal Irish used their weapons to good purpose.

[272] This trophy, pierced with more than one bullet, hangs in the Officers’ Mess of the second battalion.

[273] While the regiment was at the front Mr Rudyard Kipling in a ballad made the immortal Mulvaney predict the result of sending an Irish corps on a campaign where field canteens were not allowed. Thanks to the kind permission of Mr Kipling the ballad is reproduced.

“THE WAY AV UT!”

“The Black Mountain Expedition is apparently to be a tetotal affair.”--_Vide_ ‘Civil and Military Gazette,’ October 5, 1888.

“A charge of Ghazis was met by the Royal Irish, who accounted for the whole of them.... The Royal Irish then carried the position.”--‘Pioneer.’

“I met with ould Mulvaney and he tuk me by the hand, Sez he: ‘Fwhat _kubber_’ from the front, and will the Paythans stand?” “O Terence, dear, in all Clonmel such things were never seen, They’ve sent a rigimint to war widout a fiel’ canteen!

“’Tis not a Highland rigimint, for they wud niver care, Their Corp’rils carry hymn-books an’ they open fire wid prayer-- ’Tis not an English rigimint that burns a blue light flame, ’Tis the Eighteenth Royal Irish, man! as thirsty as they’re game!

“An’ Terence bit upon his poipe, an’ shpat behin’ the door-- ‘’Tis Bobs,’ sez he, ‘that knows the thrick av making bloody war. Ye say they go widout their dhrink?” “and that’s the trut,”’ sez I! “Thin Heaven help the Muddy Khels they call an Akazai!

“I lay wid them in Dublin wanst, an’ we was Oirish tu, We passed the time av day, an’ thin the belts wint ‘_whirraru_,’ I misremember fwhat occurred, but, followin’ the shtorm, A ‘Freeman’s Journal’ Supplemint was all my uniform!

“They’re rocks upon parade, but oh! in barricks they are hard-- They’re ragin,’ tearin’ divils whin there’s ructions on the kyard-- An’ onless they’ve changed their bullswools for a baby’s sock, I think They’d rake all Hell for grandeur--an’ I _know_ they wud for dhrink!

“An’ Bobs has sent them out to war widout a dhrop or dhrain? ’Tis he will put the ‘_jildy_’ in this dissolute campaign. They’d fight for frolic half the year, but now their liquor’s cut, The wurrd ’l go: ‘Don’t waste your time! the bay’net and the butt!’

“Six hundher’ stiflin’ throats in front--tu hundher’ lef’ behind To suk the pickins av the cask whiniver they’ve a mind! I would _not_ be the Paythan man forninst the ‘_Sungar_’ wall Whin those six hundher gintlemen projuce the long bradawl!

“They will be dhry--tremenjus dhry--an’ not a dhram to toss-- Divils of Ballydaval, Holy Saints av Holy Cross! An’ Holy Cross they all will be from Carrick to Clogheen, Thrapesin’ after naygur-_log_ widout a fiel’ canteen.

“Will they be long among the hills? my troth, they will not so-- They’re cramming down their fightin’ now to have ut done, an’ go-- For Bobs, the Timp’rance Shtrategist, has whipped them on the nail. ’Tis cruel on the Oirish, but--’tis murther on the Kheyl!”

[274] See Appendix 2 (O).

[275] The following officers took part in the Tirah Campaign:--

Lieutenant-Colonel--W. W. Lawrence (in command).

Majors--J. B. Forster, H. S. Lye, F. J. Gavin, E. Lindesay.

Captain and Brevet-Major--B. J. C. Doran (served on the staff throughout the operations and was mentioned in despatches).

Captains--A. S. Orr, A. B. King, D. H. Davis (adjutant), G. F. R. Forbes, R. G. S. L. Moriarty, H. N. Kelly.

Lieutenants--J. B. S. Alderson, C. E. Galway, F. L. Fosbery, E. F. Milner, E. H. E. Daniell, W. H. White, F. M. Watkins, F. S. Lillie.

2nd Lieutenants--C. de J. Luxmore, T. J. Willans, L. J. Lipsett, H. W. R. Potter, G. W. P. Haslam, T. C. FitzHugh, M. Furber, J. G. Lawrence, D. Barton.

Quartermaster and Hon. Lieutenant--J. J. Fox.

Surgeon--Major C. R. Bartlett, R.A.M.S.

The following officers were attached to the battalion:--

Captain--G. L. Hobbs, the Connaught Rangers.

Lieutenants--H. E. Tizard, Royal Munster Fusiliers; B. C. W. Williams, Yorkshire regiment; A. J. B. Church, the Connaught Rangers; F. A. D’O. Goddard, Royal Munster Fusiliers; H. R. G. Deacon and F. J. Byrne, both of the Connaught Rangers; G. A. Ellis and M. L. Pears, both of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

Second Lieutenant--H. W. Gough, the Connaught Rangers.

[276] During the short time the battalion was at the front no less than 455 of the Royal Irish fell ill and were admitted into hospital.

[277] See Appendix 9.

[278] See Appendix 9.

[279] For casualties see Appendix 2 (P).

[280] See Appendix 9.

[281] Gazette of July 19, 1898. See chapter xiii. and Appendix 9.

[282] While out with the hounds at Clonmel one of the officers of the first battalion made a sensational jump, thus described in the sporting papers: “Mr Vigors, of the Royal Irish Regiment, now stationed at Clonmel, was riding a cob he had purchased a short time previously from Mr Burke, and racing at the road fence (a low wall on the inside, but very treacherous on the roadway, as it had been cut away 9 feet to level a hill) the cob jumped clean on to the road, with a fall outside of 11 feet. The horse never fell, but Mr Vigors fell on the cob’s neck, and slipped off at the far side of the road, luckily unhurt.”

[283] See page 361.

[284] For the details of the kit and equipment with which the soldiers sailed for South Africa, see Appendix 6.

[285] See page 365.

[286] The following officers went to the war with the battalion; followed it to South Africa; served on the staff, or with mounted infantry. (The ranks are those held at the beginning of the war):--

Lieutenant-Colonel--H. W. N. Guinness (in command).

Major--H. M. Hatchell.

Majors--F. J. Gavin, A. N. Lysaght, K. P. Apthorp.

Captains--A. S. Orr, H. J. Downing (Adjutant), W. Gloster, W. E. S. Burch, J. B. S. Alderson, G. M. Grogan, F. L. Fosbery, E. F. Milner, E. H. E. Daniell, R. L. Owens, R. G. L. Crumpe.

Lieutenants--W. H. White, M. H. E. Welch, A. W. Brush, L. L. Farmer, E. M. Panter-Downes, J. A. M. J. P. Kelly, G. A. Elliot, T. C. Fitz Hugh, H. T. A. S. Boyce, G. W. P. Haslam.

Second Lieutenants--G. H. Holland, J. L. O. Mansergh, H. Anderson, W. M. Acton, C. E. Dease, J. L. Cotter, G. A. O’Callaghan, L. W. M. Lloyd (seconded from 4th battalion), H. G. Gregorie (from Imperial Light Infantry), Hon. H. R. T. G. Fitzmaurice-Deane-Morgan (3rd battalion), W. A. Senior (nominated by the authorities of Public Schools), S. Hutchins (9th battalion K.R.R.C.), R. B. S. Dunlop (Channel Islands Militia), F. Call, T. B. Vandaleur (Local Military Forces of Cape of Good Hope), F. J. R. Hughes (3rd battalion), A. C. S. Fletcher, R. Palmer (3rd battalion West Riding regiment).

Quartermaster and Honorary Captain--F. P. Reger.

Surgeon--Lieutenant J. Matthews, R.A.M.C. (during the greater part of the war).

The officers who served extra regimentally were--

_On the Staff_--

Majors--A. G. Chichester, B. J. C. Doran, Brevet-Major W. R. B. Doran.

_With Mounted Infantry_--

Captains--R. A. Smyth, S. G. French, R. R. Arbuthnot, S. E. St Leger.

Lieutenants--P. U. Vigors, E. C. Lloyd, S. H. L. Galbraith.

The following officers of the 5th (Irish) Volunteer battalion, King’s (Liverpool regiment) were attached at various times:--

Captain--T. Warwick Williams.

Lieutenants--J. Goffey, J. H. Grindley, J. L. L. Ferris, W. G. Lindsey, H. M. Bayer, D. R. Grindley.

[287] One of the shells fell in the tent occupied by the Roman Catholic chaplain, Father Alexander--happily when he was not at home! At Bloemfontein he was succeeded by Father Rawlinson, who was attached to the battalion for many months. The Anglican chaplain was the Reverend ---- Wright.

[288] Lieutenant E. M. Panter-Downes, Royal Irish, was in charge of the signallers, and received much praise for his work in the Colesberg-Arundel operations.

[289] The mounted infantry of the Royal Irish were present at the relief of Kimberley, and at Cronje’s surrender on February 27.

[290] ‘Official History of the War in South Africa,’ vol. ii. p. 250.

[291]

Other Officers. ranks. 3rd battalion Royal Irish regiment (formerly Wexford militia), 2 136 4th ” ” ” (formerly North Tipperary militia), 1 127 5th ” ” ” (formerly Kilkenny militia), -- 160

[292] According to the Official History, one part of this detachment marched 45 miles in 36 hours; the other covered 73 miles in 52 hours.

[293] A large party of the Royal Irish mounted infantry served in Hamilton’s column.

[294] Official History, vol. iii. p. 105. This part of the Orange Free State had been the scene of a long series of wars with the Basutos, whom the original Vortrekers (the pioneers of the Dutch emigration from Cape Colony) had gradually driven back into the mountains of Basutoland.

[295] Composition of Clements’ column on June 28, 1900 (from Clements’ Staff Diary):--

2nd Bedford regiment 854 2nd Worcester ” 846 1st Royal Irish ” 892 2nd Wiltshire ” 908 8th Battery R.F.A. 136 2 guns 5-in. 6th Co. R.G.A. 63 1 section ammunition column 17 1 section 38th Co. R.E. 32 2nd Brabant’s Horse and 2 companies Yeomanry 696 16th Imperial Yeomanry 237 Malta M.I. 133 Royal Scots M.I. 67 12th brigade Field Hospital 38 12th brigade Bearer Company 33 12th brigade Supply Depôt 9 ---- 4961

[296] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[297] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[298] So called because the officers and men belonged to regiments stationed at Malta at the beginning of the war.

[299] The correspondence was as follows:--

“I, Ralph Clements, Major-General, having full power from Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, G.C.B., &c., Commander-in-Chief of Her Britannic Majesty’s forces now in South Africa, hereby demand the surrender of the town of Bethlehem to me by 10 A.M. this day, Friday, July 6, 1900--failing which I shall bombard the town.

“The inhabitants are hereby informed that should the town surrender, and subsequent to its surrender any firing takes place at the troops under my command when occupying it, the town will be shelled and burned.

“R. CLEMENTS.”

“To well-respected Sir R. CLEMENTS.

“RESPECTED SIR,--In connection with the missive you have addressed dated 6th July to the village of Bethlehem I have, your Excellency, herewith to state that no reply can be given.

“The responsibility will rest on you for the blood of innocent women and children in case you should bombard the town.--I have the honour to be, Sir, &c.,

“C. R. DE WET, “_Chief Commandant_.”

[300] The greater part of the Royal Irish mounted infantry were in this column, see p. 367.

[301] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[302] When the author visited Slabbert’s Nek in 1907 he found the grave well kept, and marked by handsome cross of white marble. The graves at Bethlehem were also in good order.

[303] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[304] Lance-Corporal Doyle was promoted to be corporal on July 26, 1900.

[305] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[306] In South Africa every estate in the country is called a farm, but this is a misnomer, for no Boer landowner (at least before the war) thought of working his estate as a farm in the European sense of the word. He was indifferent to agriculture, and devoted his land to the raising of stock. By Australians the Boer farms would be called runs; by Canadians from the north-west of the Dominion they would be described as ranches.

[307] Official History, vol. iii. p. 380.

[308] In Hamilton’s Force were soldiers from all parts of the British Empire. The Divisional troops were Brabant’s Horse (South African volunteers); two batteries of Royal Field artillery; four guns of a Canadian volunteer battery; the “Elswick battery,” manned by artisans, volunteers from the north of England; two 5-in. guns, and a section of pom-poms.

Mahon’s Force was composed of a battery of Royal Horse artillery; a section of pom-poms; the Imperial Light Horse (South African volunteers); Lumsden’s Horse (volunteers from India, largely recruited from planters in Behar); a battalion of Imperial Yeomanry (volunteers from the Old Country); a squadron of Hussars, and mounted volunteers from Queensland and New Zealand.

Infantry brigades--Smith-Dorrien’s: the first battalions of the Royal Scots, Royal Irish, and Gordon Highlanders, and the mounted infantry of the City Imperial volunteers; Cunningham’s: 1st battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers, 2nd battalion Royal Berkshire regiment, 1st battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

The Engineers, Ammunition and Supply Park, Hospitals, and Bearer Companies were all supplied by the regular army.

The strength of Smith-Dorrien’s Infantry units was as follows:--

Fit for duty. ------------------------- Sick at At On headquarters or Total. headquarters. detachment. on detachment. 1st Royal Scots 1206 61 121 1388 1st Royal Irish 868 239 199 1306 1st Gordon Highlanders 741 236 153 1130

[309] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[310] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[311] The experience gained after some months of escorting trains is epitomised in the instructions issued by the Chief of the General Staff, which will be found in Appendix 7.

[312] Barry had served with the 2nd battalion in the campaigns on the north-west frontier of India.

[313] The machine gun was recaptured a few months later by the Royal Irish, and was presented to the regiment by the Secretary of State for War in 1904.

[314] For his conduct on this occasion No. 4216 Corporal H. N. Forbes was awarded the medal for Distinguished Conduct in the Field.

[315] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[316] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[317] According to regimental tradition the information reached Captain White, Royal Irish, the local Intelligence officer, in a curious way. Viljoen had in his service a Kaffir, whose father was employed by us at Lydenburg. The younger Kaffir overheard Viljoen mention in conversation that he meant to return to Pilgrim’s Rest on a certain day; and obtaining leave of absence, passed the news on to his father, who in his turn reported it to the Intelligence department. It seems almost incredible that Viljoen should have been guilty of such an indiscretion as to talk of his intended movements within earshot of a Kaffir: but if the account is accurate, it affords another illustration of the truth of the saying--“What is rumoured in your camp to-day will be known to-morrow by the enemy.”

[318] Afterwards Sergeant-Major, 2nd battalion, Royal Irish regiment.

[319] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[320] See Appendix 2 (Q). Captain St Leger’s exploit would have remained unknown had not Corporal Parker written to his own commanding officer to report the matter. Unfortunately the non-commissioned officer’s letter did not reach the War Office until the list of rewards for South Africa was finally closed.

[321] As early as May, 1900, the author ascertained from Boer prisoners that in the commandos it was commonly said that if the burghers were driven out of Pretoria they would break back through the east of the Free State and burst into Cape Colony by the drifts over the Orange river near Aliwal North.

[322] This man’s death was a sad one: he fell down a well, 45 feet deep, at Needspan, and his body was not discovered for several days. An officer writes of him: “he was one of the best soldiers and the cheeriest of men whom I have ever met; and his behaviour both in camp and field was excellent.”

[323] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[324] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[325] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[326] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[327] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[328] See Appendix 2 (Q).

[329] The names of most of the militia officers who were seconded in these battalions for service in South Africa have been mentioned already; among the others who did duty either with mounted infantry or with other infantry corps at the seat of war were: Captains G. H. P. Colley, J. O. Johnson, A. J. Fox, and Lieutenant E. H. B. Thompson.

[330] _I.e._, identity card.

[331] The Memorials are enumerated, and described in the order that they appear in the frontispiece, commencing on the left.

[332] These are grouped round the South African Window.

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All changes noted in the CORRIGENDA at the front of the book have been applied to the etext.

Some Footnotes having the same text on a page were merged in the original book, for example ‘1 & 2 See Appendix 9’. These have been separated in the etext to two distinct Footnotes.

Curly braces { and } present in some Tables in the original book have sometimes been removed in the etext Tables.

The name Villeroi is sometimes spelled Villeroy; this dual spelling has been left unchanged.

Six occurrences of the italicised _moral_ have been replaced by _morale_.

The seven references to ‘Curaçoa’ refer to the Caribbean island of Curaçao.

Obvious typographical errors and punctuation errors have been corrected after careful comparison with other occurrences within the text and consultation of external sources.

Except for those changes noted below, all misspellings in the text, and inconsistent or archaic usage, have been retained: for example, great-coat, greatcoat; breast-works, breastworks; in-shore, inshore; embarcation; withes; drily.

Pg 9: ‘Ensign ... Smith’ replaced by ‘Ensign ---- Smith’ (unknown name). Pg 13: ‘Captain ... Butler’ replaced by ‘Captain ---- Butler’. Pg 22: ‘, ... Blunt’ replaced by ‘, ---- Blunt’. Pg 64: ‘William Crosby.’ replaced by ‘William Cosby.’. Pg 198: ‘waterpoof sheet’ replaced by ‘waterproof sheet’. Pg 296: ‘Colonel ....,’ replaced by ‘Colonel ----,’. Pg 296: “Colonel ....’s” replaced by “Colonel ----’s”. Pg 296: ‘Colonel .... turned’ replaced by ‘Colonel ---- turned’. Pg 343: ‘under the disspiriting’ replaced by ‘under the dispiriting’. Pg 352: ‘Colesburg campaign’ replaced by ‘Colesberg campaign’. Pg 393: ‘P. Hugnes,’ replaced by ‘P. Hughes,’. Pg 395: ‘affair at Nukumaro’ replaced by ‘affair at Nukumaru’. Pg 438: ‘is at page 252’ replaced by ‘is at page 231’.

INDEX: Four references to ‘Abercrombie’ replaced by ‘Abercromby’. ‘Khangeim’ replaced by ‘Khangheim’. ‘Slaap Krantz’ replaced by ‘Slaap Kranz’.

Footnote 18: ‘must^r Gen^{ll}’ is short for ‘Muster Master General’.

Footnote 26: ‘See p. 177’ replaced by ‘See p. 77’.

Footnote 33: the Table was very wide and has been split into two parts. The left-side column (Corps loss) has been duplicated for the second part.

Footnote 38: the Total ‘2324’ in the Table and spelled out in the text on page 39, is incorrect and should be ‘2234’, but it has not been changed. The Table was very wide and has been split into two parts. The three left-side columns (Corps, No. of Battalions, No. of Squadrons) have been duplicated for the second part. Two notations beginning ‘(Seven squadrons ...)’ and ‘(of the Empire ...)’ were inside the Table in the original book. These have been marked with * and ** and placed under the Table as Notes.

Footnote 279: ‘see Appendix 1 (P)’ replaced by ‘see Appendix 2 (P)’.