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Captain Murray, who was killed when initiating an advance in the face of a heavy fire. Lieutenant Green, to encourage his men, rushed forward to an advanced trench, and was immediately followed by the men near him. Lieutenant Wood, on retreat being ordered, volunteered to search for Captain O'Gowan wounded , and carried him, with assistance, to bottom of hill. South Lancashire Regiment 1st Battalion - Lieutenant Colonel McCarthy O'Leary, commanding, reports that Sergeant Price showed conspicuous bravery in controlling his section under the hottest fire, and, as a volunteer, traversed yards under a heavy fire of shells and bullets to assist a signaller; on bis return through same fire he formed one of party employed in covering removal of General Woodgate when wounded.

Middlesex Regiment 2nd Battalion - Lieutenant Colonel A Hill reports that Lieutenant and Adjutant H McEwan went out, under a heavy fire, and brought in a wounded man of Scottish Rifles, who had fallen exhausted, the fire of that portion of our line having to be suspended to admit of the act.

Private J Gilmour collected some men together, and formed them into a section, personally took command, supervising their action for over two hours; his conduct was specially commended at the time by Major Berners, Dorset Regiment Private W Boyd set a conspicuous example of bravery and coolness, frequently standing up to find out where enemy were. Private E Wischusen picked up a live shell and threw it over the rocks before it exploded. Colour Sergeant J Stewart stayed for three 'hours in fighting line with Lieutenant Kearsey, who was wounded, till he got him on to a stretcher.

Lance Corporal A Grove carried out a wounded man under a hot fire to a place of safety, he, himself, being wounded. Private Chambers showed conspicuous bravery under fire when leading men in firing line; he was killed. Pte, T Hughes, wounded five times, wished to return to firing line, but was prevented by those dressing his wounds.

Corporal 1'obin was first man up, and was subsequently killed by a shell.

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Colonial Scouts- Lieutenant O Schwikkard, A Squadron, was employed upon a variety of duties; his remarkable knowledge of the ways of the country, and extraordinary powers of resource, contributed, in a great measure, to expedite the progress of the force on many occasions. Major T E Capper, DAAG-The admirable arrangements made for the retirement of the 5th Division resulted in its being accomplished without a hitch of any kind, for which great credit is due to this officer.

Lord Roberts, in submitting Lieutenant Colonel Dalgety"s report of April 29, cordially supports the following recommendations Royal Engineers- Major Maxwell, who selected the position and assisted in every way. Royal Scots Mounted Infantry - PrivateThorn assisted in bringing in wounded comrades under a heavy fire. Brabant's Horse 2nd Battalion - Lieutenant Colonel Grenfell, commanding, my second in command, rendered most valuable assistance. Private Anderson assisted in bringing in wounded comrades under a heavy fire. Cape Mounted Rifles- Captain Lukin commanded the artillery and did most excellent work, putting one of enemy's guns out of action.

Captain Cantwell, after Major Sprenger was killed and Major Waring was wounded, on the 9th and 11th respectively, commanded in the advanced schanzen. Captain and Quartermaster Phillips, when two officers were killed and five wounded, took command of 50 men and held a most important position. Captain Grant, field-adjutant, did the work of half-a-dozen men. Washington brought in wounded comrades under a heavy fire. Kaffrarian Rifles- Captain Farrar was invaluable in obtaining supplies from Wepener on the 6th, 7th, and 8th.

Sir C Warren, in his despatch, June 29, , mentions the following for their excellent services Imperial Yeomanry 8th Battalion - Colonel Crawley, commanding. The determination and courage of Lieutenant Brocklebank, commanding Colt Gun Section, and his men party, assisted by Sergeant Fawkes, 24th Company, with 17 men, in holding kraal and fighting his guns, is beyond all praise; these guns were within yards of enemy's firing line, and one of the shields was shattered to pieces.

Medical Officers- The following have done very excellent work, not only in hospital, but also in the field, dressing wounds under heavy fire, viz. I beg to bring both these officers to your favourable notice.

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Previous to the attack on post, during the action, and since, Lieutenant Colonel Capper, RE, commanding Railway Pioneer Regiment, has been untiring in his duties. Railway Pioneer Regiment -Lieutenant W Mitchell, a young officer, was wounded in both thighs about 6 a. I attribute to his example, and the very steady conduct of the men of his company in the advanced trenches, who suffered severely one holding three men had one killed, and one holding five men had two killed , the fact that out losses were so comparatively small.

General Sir B Buller, in his despatch, March 30, , recommends the following warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and men for the Medal for Distinguished Conduct in the Field Royal Field Artillery -7th Battery: Driver N Harding; for coolness and gallantry on February 22, when almost whole gun team was killed by a shell; he extricated wheel-horses single-handed, and drove his gun' into action with a single pair of horses. Gunner C Colton; continued to perform his duties as No. Royal West Surrey Regiment 2nd Battalion - Lance Sergeant J Knight; conspicuous bravery on two occasions-first, February 23, carrying wounded man of East Surrey Regiment under heavy fire; second, February 23, carrying important message yards over fire-swept plateau.

Private G Caw-son; consistent bravery in field.

Corporal E Smith; constant and conspicuous gallantry under fire. Royal Lancaster Regiment 2nd Battalion - Lance Sergeant G M'Leod, Private M'Govan since killed ; conspicuous gallantry at Spion Kop, January 24, in carrying wounded men to rear when no stretcher-bearers were available and number of wounded in firing line was so great as to interfere with men who were firing.

Somerset Light Infantry 2nd Battalion - Colour Sergeant H French; gallant conduct when in command of his company, near Colenso, February 21, after both company officers were killed.

Private H Hutchins; distributed ammunition to firing line, and twice volunteered to carry ammunition from mules under very heavy fire, Onderbrook Spruit, February West Yorkshire Regiment 2nd Battalion -Sergeant E Ford; at Monte Cristo, February 19, when both his company officers were shot, he commanded his company with cool judgment and courage.

Sergeant F H Poplar killed in action , February 27 ; throughout operations, February 14 to 27, always showed conspicuous coolness and courage. Private J Moran; gallantry at Spion Kop. Private H Goodyear; conspicuous gallantry as signaller, at Spion Kop, January 24, in signalling all day under very heavy fire. Private J Royle, ammunition carrier; conspicuous gallantry in carrying several wounded men from firing line. Border Regiment 1st Battalion - SergeantSparke, Lance Sergeant Munro; on December 15, at Colenso, displayed great gallantry and excellent management of their men under severe fire.

Sergeant Instructor of Musk. Alien; when officer of Maxim was shot took charge and worked gun to end of day with remarkable address. Private Brighouse; displayed great coolness and resource under heavy fire, February 27, and when severely wounded in side insisted on removing his own accoutrements and attempted to dress his own wound while remainder kept up rifle fire. Private J Patrick; conspicuous bravery and coolness, January 24 and February York and Lancaster Regiment 1st Battalion - ColonelKitchener, commanding brigade, reports that Sergeant J Millar did excellent work under his own personal observation; his gun was under heavy fire and he never slacked off or made a mistake; its coming into action on our right rendered advance possible.

Durham Light Infantry- PrivatesG Bennett, J Cottle, J S Parker; on February 24, when enemy would not allow us to remove our wounded, and fired heavily on any one who tried to do so, these three men all brought in wounded men. Royal Irish Fusiliers 2nd Battalion - Lance Corporal ONeill killed ; conspicuous gallantry in attack on Pieters Hill, February 27; his body was found by the side of a dead Boer, transfixed by his bayonet, he himself having been shot dead.

Connaught Rangers 1 st Battalion - PrivateLivingstone; at Colenso, December 15, his colonel being severely wounded, he removed him through a hot fire, and though receiving a bullet in the neck, continued till he had put OoL Brooke under cover yards back. Lance Corporal Parslow; at Colenso, December 15, pluckily placed a wounded man under cover, and in a similar attempt was severely wounded.

Private Kenny; gallantly rescued a wounded man of Imperial Light Infantry, who. Royal Dublin Fusiliers 2nd Battalion - Sergeants Sheridan, Hunt, Lance Corporal Kelly, Lance Sergeant Church; distinguished by their great coolness, ability, and pluck in fighting and in commanding their men at Colenso and other engagements. Private Kelly; on February 27 went forward under fire to carry out an officer who was wounded, and to the rear for ammunition, which he brought and distributed under heavy fire.

Rifle Brigade 1st Battalion -Sergeant Major W Morrish; conspicuous coolness under fire and when supplying battalion with ammunition. Sergeant J Brooke; conspicuous coolness under fire and dressing two men's wounds at Vaal Krantz, February 5, under heavy fire. Corporal L Coyne; on February 27, carried in two wounded men under heavy fire into shelter. Sergeant J Mason; conspicuous gallantry at Spion Kop. Private T Hughes; at Spion Kop, after having a wound dressed, returned to firing line, and was then wounded in right shoulder; he continued to fire from left shoulder, and was successively wounded in left arm, throat, wrist, hand, and cheSt Private R Hunter; on February 24, in action near Pieter"s Hill, while under a heavy fire, twice built walls round wounded comrades.

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Private G Reed; in same action, while under a heavy fire, carried a wounded man of Connaught Rangers to shelter of a kraal, and remained with him after other men had retired. In another despatch of the same date, Sir R Buller brings the following to notice as having performed exceptionally valuable service Major General Sir C Clery local Lieutenant General is a thoroughly capable divisional commander; his dispositions are always good, and he has a thorough knowledge of tactical and technical detail. Major General Honourable N Lyttelton, CB, is a sound, capable commander who has done well; he has now a division, and is worthy of the advancement.

Major General H Hildyard, CB, is a valuable officer; combines great professional knowledge with coolness under fire and readiness of resource.

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Colonel Earl of Dundonald local Major General has commanded a brigade of Irregular Cavalry to my entire satisfaction; his outpost wort and scouting are excellent. Colonel A Wynne local Major General was my chief of staff until, General Woodgate being wounded, he was transferred to command a brigade; in both appointments he has given me the highest satisfaction.

Colonel F Kitchener local Brigadier General is a very capable commanding officer, who leads nis men well in the field, and looks after them in quarters; he is now a brigadier, and is doing equally well in that position. Colonel H Miles is a thoroughly capable officer, with the power of making work go pleasantly, possessing a thorough knowledge of detail as well as a sound knowledge of theory; he is very valuable in any position; as my chief staff officer, he has been of the greatest assistance to me. Colonel Honourable F Stopford. The reputation of this officer is well established; I have found him all he was said to be and more; his services have been of the greatest value to me.

Lieutenant Colonel E Appelbe, Chief Ordnance Officer, is an officer of exceptional capacity and almost unbounded resource. The foresight which he has displayed in providing for the wants of the force is deserving of every commendation. Since February 1 he has commanded 1st Cavalry Brigade in a very efficient manner; he is an excellent regimental commanding officer, and takes the greatest trouble to train his men. Lieutenant Colonel A Sandbach, RE, as head of the Intelligence Department has been untiring, and has been of the greatest assistance to me.

The general officer commanding 2nd Division speaks in the highest terms of the way in which Major Ellison carried out his duties; he has shown great administrative capacity, and has proved his value in the field. Major A Chichester, Royal Irish Regiment, performed with marked energy, tact, and discretion the duties of Provost-Marshal, which were of an exceptional character owing to the number of rebels and suspected persons who had to be dealt with. Captain J Cayzer, 7th Dragoon Guards, did excellent work as director of signalling; he established, and satisfactorily maintained, constant communication with Ladysmith under very exceptional difficulties.

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Captain R Smythe, 21st Lancers attached to 13th Hussars , has done excellent service with Cavalry Scouts; he has proved himself thoroughly well qualified for this important work, which he has carried out with daring, skill and judgment. His reports are very clear and to the point. Captain H Gough, 16th Lancers, showed great capacity for scouting work, in which he rendered very good service. Has also commanded a composite regiment of horse with skill and judgment. Line of Communications- Brigadier General J Murray has been in charge throughout; possessing great capacity for work, singular ability, tact, and discrimination, the amount of work he gets through is as remarkable as the careful manner in which it is done; I cannot speak too highly of 'him.

Major local Lieutenant Colonel fi. Heath, AAG, has satisfactorily performed the duties of senior staff officer, which have entailed hard and constant work; he has shown good knowledge of detail, is clear headed, reliable and hard working. Captain local Major W R Birdwood, ISC 11th Bengal Lancers , proved himself to be a valuable staff officer, and has done very good work both in "B" duties and as brigade-major to a mounted brigade.

Brigade-Majors- CaptainH Gogarty, 2nd Brigade, has shown very special aptitude for staff duties under trying conditions; quick, good power of observation, and a thoroughly determined officer. Captain H Wilson, 4th Brigade; an excellent brigade-major, capable, keen, cool, and bold. Major C M'Grigor, 5th Brigade, has shown exceptional capacity; he 'has a thorough knowledge of his duties, and has performed them with great ability.

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