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JOHN WINTER, PHILIP BALLS, and CHARLES TUTT.-Actually engaged at the Alma and Inkermann, and did duty in the trenches without any intermission throughout the siege. Private Winter served since February, 1854, and Balls and Tutt since July, 1854. Have borne excellent characters since that time. Corporal FREDERICK VILE.-For gallant conduct at Inkermann. Private JOHN BOTT.-For general good and gallant conduct during the campaign.

SCOTS FUSILIER GUARDS, FIRST BATTALION. Pay and ColourSergeants WILLIAM M'GREGOR and JAMES BADENOCH.-Distinguished themselves both at the Alma, Inkermann, and in the trenches. Conduct exemplary throughout the whole campaign. Drill-Sergeant JAMES LENNOX. In all the actions, and in the trenches up to 28th. of February, 1855, when he was employed at the sanitorium at Balaklava. Sergeant DAVID MANSON.-Came out with the battalion. Distinguished himself at the Alma; was present at the other actions, and throughout the siege, in which his conduct was conspicuous. Corporal JOHN JUDD.--Present in all the actions, and was conspicuous during the siege for his unwearied zeal, when he was constantly employed on a fatiguing duty, which was always cheerfully performed. Acting-Corporal JOSEPH COULTER.-Particularly distinguished himself at the Alma; continuing to fire on the enemy after being severely wounded. Private JOHN DRUMMOND.-Distinguished himself throughout the whole campaign, and was present in all the engagements. Pay and Colour-Sergeant GEORGE ATTRILL.-Served with distinction at the Alma, Inkermann, and in the trenches before Sebastopol; was also present at Balaklava. He displayed energy, gallantry, and zeal in the performance of all his duties until invalided. Assistant DrillSergeant GEORge Sharp.-Was present at the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, and siege of Sebastopol, in all of which his conduct was very conspicuous. He was obliged to return home from the effects of a severe wound received at Inkermann.

ROYAL REGIMENT, FIRST BATTALION. Sergeant WILLIAM SPARKS. --Recommended by officers in charge of covering parties for intrepid conduct and zealous performance of his duty. Corporal JOIN HORSFALL, and Privates DANIEL MORAN and JAMES COLVER.--Continued faithful service in the trenches during the whole of the siege operations. Private ANDREW CAMPBELL.-Mentioned favourably in orders, through the recommendation of an engineer officer, for zealous conduct whilst employed on trench duty. Colour-Sergeant A. J. STEWART, and Corporal W. J. SULLIVAN.-Continued devotedness to their duty throughout the siege. ROYAL REGIMENT, SECOND BATTALION. Sergeant-Major STEPHEN HUNTER.-Constant, active, zealous, and efficient services in the trenches before Sebastopol, from the 22nd. of April to the 8th. of September, 1855. Sergeant JAMES MULVANY.-Continuous, zealous, and efficient service in the trenches from the 22nd. of April to the 8th. of September, 1855. Private CHARLES PULFER.-Constant zeal and alacrity in the performance of his duty in the trenches, from the 22nd. of April to the 8th. of September, 1855. Private FREDERICK LOCK.-Distinguished zeal and activity in the trenches, from the 22nd. of April to the 8th. of September, 1855, and never absent from duty. Drummer HENRY CLARKE.

Present at the attack on the Quarries, on the 7th. of June, 1855, when he took a rifle and accoutrements, and performed the duties of a rank and file. Constant and zealous service in the trenches before Sebastopol, from the 22nd. of April till that period, when he was severely wounded. THIRD FOOT. Sergeant WILLIAM HEYES, and Privates WILLIAM BROWN, JOHN CONNORS, JOHN EAGAN, JOHN HALL, and JOHN WALSH.-The whole of these men were repeatedly mentioned for their soldier-like behaviour throughout the siege. All specially distinguished themselves at the Redan, on the 8th. of September, 1855. Private John Connors received the Victoria Cross.

FOURTH (KING'S OWN) REGIMENT. Colour-Sergeant WILLIAM O' GRADY.-Present at the head-quarters of his regiment during the whole campaign, and performed his duty throughout in the most exemplary manner in every respect. Colour-Sergeant ALEXANDER FLEMMING.— Ditto., but was absent from the 2nd. of August, 1855, to the 25th, of December following, being attached to the commissariat department. Colour-Sergeant ROBERT MARSHALL.-Present at the head-quarters of his regiment from the 9th. of December, 1854; was strongly recommended for zeal and activity in the performance of his duties in the trenches. Corporal JOHN CLARKSON.-Present at the head-quarters of his regiment during the whole campaign, and was zealous and active in the performance of his duty in the trenches. Twice wounded, namely, on the 14th. of April and the 22nd. of June, 1855. Lance-Corporal JoHN FITZGERALD. -Present at the head-quarters of his regiment during the whole Eastern Campaign. Volunteered and acted as a sharpshooter as long as that force was employed. Private TEDDY MURRAY.-Upon volunteers being called for on the 16th. of October, 1854, to act as marksmen, he was one of the first to offer his services, and he continued to serve in that capacity as long as the force was employed. Private JAMES MURPHY.— Present at the head-quarters of his regiment during the whole campaign, and never missed a trench duty until severely wounded on the 18th. of June, 1855. Sergeant JAMES NEWTH.-Continuous performance of his duty during the campaign, and in the trenches before Sebastopol, from the commencement of the siege until the 5th. of June, 1855. During the winter of 1854 and 1855 this non-commissioned officer, although suffering severely from sickness, continued cheerfully to perform his duty. Private JOHN FITZPATRICK.-Zealous in the discharge of his duties in the trenches before Sebastopol, from the commencement of the siege operations until the 21st. of June, 1855, when he was severely wounded; and conspicuous for the cheerful manner in which his duty was performed under all circumstances during the campaign.

SEVENTH ROYAL FUSILIERS. Sergeant-Major JOSEPH BELL.--Landed in the Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854. Engaged at the Alma and Inkermann, sortie on the 26th, of October, 1854, and both assaults on the Redan. Colour-Sergeant JOHN WATTS.--Landed in the Crimea on the 14th. of September, 1854. Was engaged at the Alma, and brought the company out of action. Engaged with the enemy on the 26th. of October, 1854, also at Inkermann, on the 5th. of November, 1854, and brought the company out of action; at the taking of the Quarries, and both the assaults on the

Redan, and was never absent from his regiment. Sergeants JOHN LAWS and THOMAS POULTON, and Corporals PATRICK HANLON and WILLIAM MARSHALL.-Engaged at the Alma and Inkermann, both assaults on the Redan, in all trench duties, and were never absent from their regiment. Corporal Marshall was wounded on the 18th. of June, 1855. Private MICHAEL EDWARDS.-Served at the Alma and Inkermann, at both assaults on the Redan, and the capture of the Quarries. Especially mentioned by the officer commanding the regiment on the latter occasion; and never missed a day's duty in the trenches. Sergeant-Major WILLIAM BACON.--Wounded at the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of June, 1855, and desperately wounded on the 8th. of September, 1855 Sergeant WILLIAM WHITE.— Was present at the battles of the Alma and Inkermann, and in the trenches. Left the Crimea in May, 1855.

NINTH FOOT. Sergeant GEORGE RIPTON.-Conspicuous for gallantry in the trenches throughout the siege of Sebastopol. Sergeant EZEKIEL FIRMIN.-Exposed himself to great personal risk on the 18th. of June, 1855, in order to succour Lieutenant-Colonel Lowth, 38th. regiment, when wounded. Private D. M 'MAHON.-Exposed himself, and rescued a wounded comrade in the trenches, on the 18th. of August, 1855, when the working party to which he belonged was driven back by the destructive fire of the enemy. Private CHRISTOPHER FARRELL.-Rejoined the 9th. after volunteering to the 68th. Light Infantry, with which he served with credit at the Alma, Inkermann, and throughout the siege; volunteered for and behaved well during the capture of the Quarries, on the 7th. of June, 1855. Private JOHN REDMOND.—Distinguished himself as a volunteer for the advance party, during the attack on the Cemetery, on the 18th. of June, 1855, and generally in the trenches during the siege. Sergeant ANDREW RIELLY. -Served with conspicuous zeal in the trenches throughout the siege, and distinguished himself during the attack on the Cemetery, on the 18th. of June, 1855. Corporal MICHAEL MONAGHAN.-Rendered valuable service on the 18th. of June, 1855, by conveying a letter from his commanding officer to the Brigadier-General, under a most perilous fire, by which he was wounded on his return. Again wounded in the trenches on the 5th. of July, 1855. His gallantry was always conspicuous.

THIRTEENTH REGIMENT. Sergeant JAMES GODWIN.-Senior Sergeant with the regiment in the trenches during the bombardment, from the 6th. to the 8th. of September. In command of party in the rifle-pit near 2nd. Boyau, right attack, where he did good service. Private VALENTINE CORRY.-Good conduct in the trenches, and good service in the rifle-pits, 2nd. Boyau, during the night of the 7th. of September, 1855. Corporal EDWARD TALLMAN.-Severely wounded in the advanced parallel, right attack, on the 7th. of September. Sergeant THOMAS COOPEN.-Good conduct when in charge of a detached party in the rifle-pits on the night of the 7th. of September, 1855, during the bombardment. Private FREDERICK STOKES.-Was severely wounded.

FOURTEENTH REGIMENT. Sergeant THOMAS COOPER.-Volunteered with twenty men to attack a rifle-pit in the Cemetery, left attack, on the 18th. of June, 1855. Sergeant JOHN MACDONALD.-Carried off, under fire, from the open ground in front of the trenches, a wounded man of

the 39th. regiment. Private ROBERT HARRISON.-Zealous and constant attention to his duty in the trenches. Private THOMAS CABY.-Volunteered to go out under a heavy fire to bring in a wounded man of the first Royal Regiment. Private PATRICK CANTY.-A clean and well-conducted soldier in camp and in the trenches, where he was wounded. Sergeant THOMAS BROWN.-Served in the Crimea from the 19th. of January, 1855, to the 6th. of January, 1856. Constant and zealous duty in the trenches. Severely wounded on the 18th. of June, 1855.

SEVENTEENTH FOOT. Corporal PHILIP SMITH.-Distinguished himself by going out on the glacis of the great Redan several times on the 18th. of June, 1855, after the assault, under very heavy fire, and bringing in several wounded men on his back. Never missed a duty. Present during the whole time. Private JOHN DAVIS.-Distinguished himself by cool bravery and remarkably steady gallantry at the assault on the great Redan, on the 18th. of June, 1855. Reported by the officers and several men of his company. Wounded twice. Private RICHARD HOGAN. -Distinguished by his officers and many of his comrades for superior intelligence in the trenches. Always ready and forward for any duty there. Never missed a duty. Present with his regiment during the whole period of service in the Crimea. Always cheering and encouraging his comrades. Wounded. Private THOMAS LAWLESS.-Distinguished as one of seven men who went out on the glacis of the great Redan at the assault on the 18th. of June, 1855, under very heavy fire, and brought in the dead body of their Captain, John Croker. Private BENJAMIN VAUGHAN.-Distinguished at the assault on the great Redan, on the 18th. of June, 1855, when orderly to the commanding officer, for cool courage and steadiness. Firelock broken in his hands by a shot. Sergeant CHARLES COLLINS.-Highly gallant conduct in the morning of the 22nd. of March, 1855, in volunteering and remaining out with the advanced sentries on the Woronzoff Road for two hours during a sortie made by the Russians that night; and always ready for any extra duty when in the trenches.

EIGHTEENTH ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT. Colour-Sergeant EDWARD DUNNE.-Constant and good services in the trenches. Sergeant JOHN HARVEY.-Zealous performance of duty in the trenches. Corporal NEIL O'DONNELL.-Service in the trenches, and was remarked for his gallantry at the assault on the 18th. of June, 1855. Private JOHN Cox.-Great bravery in the field and in the trenches, and always encouraging others by a peculiarly cheerful manner of performing his duty. Sergeant JOIN GLEESON.-Gallantry on the 18th. of June, 1855, and noted for his unwearied zeal in the trenches. Private EDWARD LANGTON.-Gallantry on the 18th. of June, 1855. Private JOHN BYRNE.-Great bravery in removing from the front, and under very heavy fire, wounded men, on the 18th. of June, 1855; and zeal in the trenches.

NINETEENTH REGIMENT. Colour-Sergeant WILLIAM JOHN BRITTS. -Present with his regiment during the whole of the campaign. Was never absent from his duty from sickness or any other cause. Distinguished himself in repulsing the sortie made by the enemy on the night of the 22nd of March. Sergeant WILLIAM MURPHY.-Ditto.; never absent from

duty from sickness; was wounded severely in the attack on the Redan, on the 8th. of September, 1855, when he distinguished himself. Sergeant THOMAS MURPHY.-Did duty with his regiment without intermission throughout the whole campaign. Sergeant WILLIAM SMITH.--Ditto; was slightly wounded on the 8th. of September, 1855. Sergeant HENRY STRICK.-Ditto; lost the forefinger of the left hand at the attack on the Redan, on the 8th. of September, 1855. Private HUGH B. HIGGINS.Ditto; was never absent from duty in the trenches through sickness or any other cause. Private JAMES DUFFY.-Ditto; was never absent from his duty through sickness or any other cause. Volunteered and was em ployed as sharpshooter for three weeks. Wounded at the attack of the Redan, on the 8th. of September, 1855. Sergeant GEORGE ROLINS.-For distinguished conduct when Corporal in the eight-gun battery before Sebastopol, during a sortie made by the enemy on the night of the 22nd. of March, 1855. Private SAMUEL EVANS.-For voluntarily entering an embrasure, and assisting the sappers to reconstruct it, under a heavy fire from the enemy, on the 13th. of April, 1855, before Sebastopol. Honourably mentioned in division orders, and received a gratuity of five pounds, by order of Field-Marshal Lord Raglan.

TWENTIETH REGIMENT. Sergeant JOSEPH Moss.-All these non commissioned officers and men landed in the Crimea on the 14th of September, 1854. Was present at the three actions. Brought prominently to notice at the battle of Inkermann, and was through the whole of the siege operations, without missing a single tour of duty. Sergeants GEORGE BOXALL and JOHN BROWN.-Were present at the three actions; through the whole of the siege operations; and were active and zealous non-commissioned officers in the trenches. Private JOSEPH BROWN.Was present at all the actions, and through the whole of the siege operations. Behaved well at the sortie on the 22nd. of March, 1855, and also at the attack on the Redan on the 18th. of June. Private GEORGE KIRKHAM.-Present at all the actions. Brought himself to notice at the battle of Inkermann, and also in repulsing a sortie on the advance trench. Through the whole siege operations. Privates WILLIAM HENNESSY and HENRY GRAY.-Present at all the actions, and through the whole of the siege operations. The former behaved with great spirit in the trenches, when a live shell fell amongst his party, depriving one of his comrades of his presence of mind, who remained standing near it until Private Hennessy rushed out and brought the man under cover. The latter also performed his duties in the trenches in a most soldier-like and cheerful Private PATRICK CALLAGHAN.-Was present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and the siege of Sebastopol. Was also one of a party who, under a heavy fire, brought the body of LieutenantGeneral the Honourable Sir George Cathcart from the field. Private JoHN LOWE.-Was present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and during the whole siege. Never absent from any duty until he left the Crimea, in December, 1855.

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TWENTY-FIRST FUSILIERS. Colour-Sergeant JOHN HIGDON.--For distinguished conduct at the battle of Inkermann, and uniform good conduct during the campaign. Sergeant JAMES SIM.--For gallant conduct through

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