Chapter XXIV: Appendix: I

ROLL OF DEATH CASUALTIES.

KILLED IN ACTION.

No. Rank and Name. Place of Cause. Date. Remarks.
Death.
----+-----------------+---------------+------------+--------+--------
Capt. Weldon Talana Hill Killed in
action 20/10/99
5103 Pte. Cahill " " "
5794 " Merrill " " "
5933 " Crotty " " "
5918 " Callaghan " " "
5795 " Balfe Chieveley " 15/11/99 Armoured
Train
5031 " Birney " " " "
5546 " O'Shea Colenso " 1/11/99 While on
patrol, M.I.
Lieut. Henry " " 15/12/99
3441 Sgt. Hayes " " "
4488 Pte. Smith " " "
5930 " Sinnott " " "
5123 " Broderick " " "
5319 L.-Cpl. Coyne " " "
5833 Pte. Dillon " " "
4795 " Murphy " " "
4380 " Doolan " " "
4299 " McAlpine " " "
5044 " Moore " " "
4560 " Clifford " " "
4838 " Flood " " "
6287 L.-Cpl. Gibson " " "
6134 Pte. Pearse " " "
6044 L.-Cpl. Cathcart " " "
4462 Pte. Murphy " " "
6165 " Bennett " " "
6297 " Campion " " "
4679 " Bowen Potgieter's Drift " 8/2/00
Capt. Hensley Venter's Spruit " 20/1/00
5668 L.-Sgt. Taylor " " "
Lt.-Col. Sitwell Hart's Hill " 24/2/00
Capt. Maitland " " "
4261 Cpl. Seymour " " "
4871 Pte. White " " "
5359 " Galbraith " " "
6296 " Allen Pieter's Hill " 27/2/00
3303 " Timmins Hart's Hill " 24/2/00 Militia
4th R.D.F.
4012 " Armstrong " " " Militia
5th R.D.F.
2037 " Whelan " " " "
2872 " Wade " " " "
5073 " Kinsella Pieter's Hill " 27/2/00
5618 " Purcell " " "
1769 Sgt. Brennan " " " Section 'D'
1717 Pte. Shirwin " " " Militia
5th R.D.F.
2327 " Grimes " " " "
5573 " Tyrrell Near Talana " 20/10/99
5987 Pte. Mahoney Near Talana " 20/10/99
4864 " Byrne " " "
5861 " McGuire Chieveley " 15/11/99 Armoured train
2112 " Kelly Hart's Hill " 23/2/00 Section 'D'
6171 " Kavanagh Colenso " 15/12/99
6011 Cpl. Sinnot Steelkoolspruit " 25/10/01
4621 Pte. Hyland Nr. Krugersdorp Murdered by
Boers 6/1/01 Found riddled
with bullets

II.

DIED OF WOUNDS.

No. Rank and Name. Place of Cause. Date. Remarks.
Death.
----+-----------------+--------------+---------+--------+--------
2nd-Lt. Genge Talana Hill Of wounds 21/10/99
1166 C.-Sgt. Anderson " " "
5263 Pte. Johnston Maritzburg " 27/11/99 Arm. train
disaster
3467 Clr.-Sgt. Gage " " 20/12/99 Battle of Colenso
6293 Pte. Crosbie Spearman's Cmp " 26/1/00 " Venter's Spruit
1823 " Finnegan Hart's Hill " 25/2/00 Section 'D'
219 " Oldham Chieveley " 3/3/00 Battle of Hart's
Hill
3648 " Norton Maritzburg " 2/3/00 Battle of Hart's
Hill
5745 " Brady Colenso " " Battle of Pieter's
Hill
6299 " Kelly Maritzburg " 8/3/00 Battle of Pieter's
Hill
5349 " Bracken " " 16/3/00 Battle of Hart's
Hill
3094 Sgt. Broughton Dundee " 22/10/99 Battle of Talana
2753 Pte. Frahill " " 28/11/99 " "
4029 " Quirke Colenso " 1/3/00 " Colenso
5706 " McEvoy Johannesburg " 11/11/01
6347 " Nugent Bakenlaagte " 31/10/01
5710 " Keegan Dthala " 8/10/03

III.

DEATHS BY DISEASE.

No. Rank and Name. Place of Cause. Date. Remarks.
Death.
----+-----------------+---------------+------------+--------+--------

5102 Pte. Phelan Frere Enteric 24/12/99
642 Q.M.S. Hynes Maritzburg Pneumonia 7/1/00
2865 Sgt. Linehan Pretoria Dysentery 16/12/99
5519 Pte. Brennan Maritzburg Abscess liver 7/1/00
3498 " Dunphy " Dysentery 19/1/00
6129 " Homan Mooi River Enteric 22/2/00
4593 " Keating " " 15/2/00
5368 " Walsh Cape Town Tumour brain 26/11/99
2775 " Ward Ladysmith Enteric 7/2/00
5317 " Maher Estcourt " 8/3/00
6510 " Tobin Ladysmith Dysentery 22/3/00
5909 " Dixon " " 25/3/00
5801 " Martin Chieveley " 24/4/00
5790 Pte. Greene Mooi River Enteric 15/4/00
2nd Lt. Dennis Aliwal North " 2/5/00
1600 Pte. O'Brien " " " 3rd R.D. Fus.
4791 " O'Connor Mooi River " 3/5/00
5200 " Hart " Fractured thigh
1/5/00
3380 " Cummings Aliwal North Enteric pneumonia
5/5/00 3rd R.D. Fus.
3760 " Keogh Chieveley Enteric "
4012 " Mack Aliwal North " 12/5/00
5847 " O'Carroll " Enteric phthisis
15/5/00
4566 " Gray Kimberley Enteric 17/5/00
5622 " Corr Maritzburg Ague 28/2/00
4131 Cpl. Looney Woolwich Dysentery 24/3/00
Lieut. Ely At sea Enteric 15/4/00
6049 Pte. Neill Kimberley " 23/5/00
6309 L.-Cpl. McGinley " " 8/6/00
6608 Pte. Behan " " 19/6/00
4686 " Ears Wynberg " 25/6/00
7049 " Roach Heidelberg Pneumonia 14/7/00
5881 " Pooley " Enteric 18/7/00
4499 O.R.S. Hanrahan Maritzburg g.s. skull 2/7/00 Suicide
5873 Pte. Hunt At sea Enteric 26/4/00
3998 " Kenny Krugersdorp Pneumonia 12/9/00
1741 " Burke Johannesburg " 11/9/00 Section 'D'
4737 Cpl. Wilson Maritzburg " 27/10/00
5741 Pte. Dwyer Germiston Enteric 31/10/00
5697 " Davis Pretoria 29/11/00 Died in
hospital,
prisoner
of war
5181 " Clark Kaalfontein Lightning 24/11/00
6800 " Connor Johannesburg Enteric 25/11/00
5967 " Sutton Krugersdorp Jaundice 18/1/00
2961 " Ambrose Johannesburg Enteric 3/2/01
6770 " Cassidy Bloemfontein " 22/3/01
1346 " Hanlon Maritzburg " 5/4/00
6109 " Buckley Cork Insane
3910 L.-Cpl. Stewart Gaskraal " 28/8/01
6491 Pte. O'Connor " " "
5532 " Peel Krugersdorp Enteric 14/8/01
4657 " Mooney " " 22/12/01
5397 " Melia Kroonstad " 27/12/01
5540 " Quinn Krugersdorp Drowned 14/1/02
6028 Sgt. Pearson At sea Enteric 7/2/02
5303 Pte. Furlong Aden Heat apoplexy 29/5/02
4938 " Moore " Heart disease 9/8/02
4921 Sgt. Smith " Syncope 13/9/02
4565 Pte. Dunne " Multiple neuritis
10/10/02
5686 " Gray Diseased liver
11/10/02
3661 " Mooney Krugersdorp Enteric 6/7/01 4th R.D. Fus.
6332 " Merrigan Aden " 8/11/02
7547 Boy Roberts Dthala Pneumonia 8/3/03
7182 Pte. Dempsey " Enteric 13/10/03
5944 " Wynne Aden Consumption 2/3/04

IV.

LIST OF WOUNDED.

Reg.
No. Rank and Name. Date. Place. Nature of Wound. Remarks.
----+-----------------+---------+------------+----------------+---------
Capt. M. Lowndes 20/10/99 Talana g.s. leg
" Dibley " " g.s. head
Lieut. Perreau " " g.s. shoulder
5686 Pte. Gray " "
2753 " Frahill " "
5310 " Black " "
4815 " Doyle " "
4700 " Leonard " "
4894 Sgt. Grace " "
5430 Pte. Babester " "
5317 " Maher " "
4790 " O'Brien " "
5047 " Greer " "
4359 " Smith " "
4699 " Callaghan " "
4931 " Righton " "
5947 " Dwyer " "
43 Sgt.-Maj. Burke " "
3770 Col.-Sgt McNeice " "
5426 Sgt. Walton " "
3139 " McKenna " "
6264 Pte. Carroll " "
6125 " Dempsey " "
5038 " Richardson " "
5523 " Ryan " "
4620 " Summerville " "
5635 " Tracey " "
6084 " Brady " "
4910 Dmr. Brudnell " "
5078 Pte. Gorman " "
5643 " Cullen " "
5011 " Brennan " "
4382 " Jordan " "
4766 " Murphy " "
4592 " Cullen " "
6096 " Gilhooley " "
3704 " Kearns " "
4857 " Butler " "
4767 " Byrne " "
6022 " Cassin " "
5156 " Fitzpatrick " "
5118 " Magee " "
5142 " Murray " "
5063 " Kelly " "
5595 " Reynolds " "
4948 " Wilby " "
2156 Cpl. Hogan " "
5634 L.-Cpl. Keenan " "
4593 Pte. Flood " "
5137 " McGrath " "
4785 " Hopkins " "
5531 " Hatt " "
4444 " Creegan " "
4347 " Lahey " "
5914 " Coyle 15/11/99 Armr. Train shell, arm
Capt. Shewan 15/12/99 Colenso g.s. thigh
4341 Sgt. Doherty " " g.s. shoulders
4986 L.-Sgt. Gibbons " " g.s. arm
5668 " Taylor " " g.s. shoulder
3150 Sgt. Towey " " g.s. hand and foot
501 " Hamilton " " g.s. foot
5108 " Bodkin " " g.s. leg
5628 L.-Sgt. Church " " g.s. leg
5374 Cpl. Loughran " " g.s. thigh
6684 Pte. O'Brien " " g.s. hand
5117 " Lillis " " g.s. foot
4589 " Whelan " " g.s. hand
5637 " Taylor " " g.s. thigh
4898 " Walker " " g.s. head
5687 " Enright " " g.s. hand
5869 " Mackey " " g.s. knee
5584 " Carr " " g.s. hip
6145 " Byrne " " g.s. elbow
6103 " Cooney " " g.s. foot
4997 " Ludlow " " g.s. arm
4201 Dmr. Webb " " g.s. thigh
5970 L.-Cpl. Cooper " " g.s. leg
6094 " Hanley " " g.s. leg
5760 Pte. Brown " " g.s. leg
5765 " Welsh " " g.s. foot
4545 " Flood " " g.s. thigh
4959 " Smith " " g.s. hand
5672 " Sanders " " g.s. leg
5661 " Murphy " " g.s. foot
4582 " McCarthy " " g.s. head
4395 " Ellis " " g.s. arm
4290 Sgt. Hunt " " g.s. wrist and thigh
4987 Pte. Reilly " "
4552 " Kelly " " g.s. thigh
3362 Dmr. Murphy " "
4411 Pte. Murray " "
5716 " Lahey " "
6038 " Kelly " "
3013 Sgt. Healey " "
4726 Pte. O'Brien " "
5848 " Townsend " "
5834 Pte. McBride " " g.s. hip
5520 " Hackett " "
4441 L.-Sgt. Merry " " g.s. thigh
5023 L.-Cpl. Hayes " " g.s. feet
4543 Pte. Keating " " g.s. foot
6123 " Kelly " "
4800 " Walsh " "
4226 " Reilly " " g.s. hand
6137 " O'Brien " " g.s. thigh
2442 " Leary " "
5151 " Clark " "
Maj. English 20/1/00 Vent. Spruit g.s. leg
6105 L.-Cpl. Kidd " " g.s. neck
6796 Pte. Burke " " g.s. foot
6285 " Healey " " g.s. back
3141 " Rooney " " g.s. arm
4644 " Burke " " g.s. hip, thigh
5997 " Davis " " g.s. thigh, leg
5458 " Burke " " g.s. neck
5873 " Hunt " " g.s. head
5659 " Walsh " " g.s. leg
5069 " Lee " " g.s. hand
6121 " Brien " " g.s. thigh
2892 L.-Sgt. Ryan 21/1/00 " g.s. foot
3548 Sgt. Cragg " " g.s. hand
6047 Pte. Cole " " g.s. arm
6391 " Richardson " " g.s. foot
4898 L.-Cpl. Walker " "
6366 Pte. Molloy " " g.s. right leg
6310 " Gibney " " g.s. leg
5883 " Marshall " " g.s. hand
5283 " Shaughnessey " " g.s. left leg
5904 " Edwards " " g.s. right hand
4636 Cpl. Reynolds " " g.s. chin
4368 Pte. Githens " " g.s. arm
5056 " Lordan 22/1/00 " g.s. thigh
4794 " Murray 23/1/00 " g.s. right forearm
4689 L.-Sgt. O'Higgins " " g.s. chest
4384 Pte. Ring " " g.s. head, shoulder
5888 " Kenny " " g.s. head, shoulder
6484 " Duffy " " g.s. hip
5882 Sgt.-Dmr. Smith 25/1/00 "
5900 Pte. Mason " " g.s. hand
6569 " Conroy " " g.s. foot
2nd Lieut. Lane 23/2/00 Hart's Hill g.s. head
" Dennis " " g.s. left leg
2872 Pte. Wade " " 5th R.D. Fus.
4012 " Armstrong " "
3303 " Timmins " "
5167 Pte. McDonnell " "
5928 " Pender " " g.s. right hand
4791 " Connor " " g.s. chest
4817 " Iliffe " "
4559 " McCabe " "
2426 " O'Beirne " "
6522 " Ryan " " g.s. right hip 1st Battalion
5461 L.-Cpl. Dennehy " "
5387 Pte. Brannagan " " g.s. chest
4771 " Johnston " " g.s. left thigh
5765 " Ward " " g.s. arm and knee
4557 " McCarthy " " g.s. back
5811 " Ryan " " g.s. arm
2921 " Thompson " "
6355 " Fagan " "
148 " Metcalf " " g.s. right arm 5th R.D. Fus.
2096 " Farrell " "
1557 " Kinsella " "
4530 " Brown " " g.s. groin
5684 " Hetherston " " g.s. chest
6333 " Newsome " " g.s. left arm
3631 " McDonald " " g.s. left shoulder
1997 " Brady " " 5th R.D. Fus.
6110 " Kelly " "
2387 " Strain " " g.s. buttock
3068 " Adams " "
5069 " Lee " "
4424 " Mulvaney " "
4621 " Hyland " " g.s. left thigh
5836 " Cullen " " g.s. right wrist
3313 " Concannon " " g.s. right shoulder
6498 " Flannagan " " g.s. chest
1741 " Burke " " g.s. left arm
2422 " Morgan " "
2787 " Brien " " g.s. left knee
4325 " Curran " " g.s. left leg
6108 " Bernes " "
5908 " McDonald " "
1881 " Reynolds " " 4th R.D. Fus.
4015 " Lynch " "
2348 " Maddox " " g.s. left shoulder
4029 " Quirk " "
6217 " Valentine " "
3881 " Talbot " "
6314 " Early " "
5224 " McNeill " "
4277 " Mack " "
4994 " Knoctor " " g.s. right leg
3441 " O'Grady " " g.s. left hand 4th R.D. Fus.
5982 " Tighe " " g.s. head
347 " Doyle " " g.s. left hand
6130 " Mason " " 3rd R.D. Fus.
5141 " Kirwan " " g.s. right foot
4569 " Gorman 27/2/00 Pieter's Hill
g.s. shoulder
5399 " Connor " "
5828 " Kegney " "
847 " Mangan " " 3rd R.D. Fus.
1716 " Quinn " " "
5716 " Leahy " "
5981 " Broad " "
5698 " Toomey " "
350 " Murphy " " 3rd R.D. Fus.
1846 " Kealey " " "
4741 " Moore " "
4903 Cpl. Marshall " "
5379 Pte. Pryor " "
2368 " Byrne " "
4878 " Clark " "
6524 " Quaid " "
1554 " Brennan " " 5th R.D. Fus.
5757 " Kelly " "
5284 " Farrell " " 5th R.D. Fus.
3361 " Brady " " "
1765 " Fagan " "
6429 " Fox " "
4777 " Mullane " "
3253 " Mellington " " 5th R.D. Fus.
5280 " Daly " "
639 " Whelan " " 5th R.D. Fus.
6139 " Dignam " "
2917 " Ferris " " 5th R.D. Fus.
3242 " McHale " " "
3266 " Evans " "
1377 " Farrell " "
4474 " McLoughlin " "
6113 " McCormack " "
1651 " Kinsella " " 5th R.D. Fus.
3639 " Brien " " "
3282 " O'Brien " " g.s. hand
1846 " Gradwell " " 5th R.D. Fus.
174 " Lawless " " g.s. foot, right hand "
1284 " Molloy " " "
1508 " Donnelly " "
5704 " Kennedy " "
2236 " Tuite " " g.s. right heel 5th R.D. Fus.
4317 " Carpenter " "
3231 " Mallon 21/7/00 Zuikerbosch g.s. right thigh 4th R.D. Fus.
2853 " O'Brien " " g.s. left thigh "
1143 Pte. Stanton " " 4th R.D. Fus.
2961 Col.-Sgt. Cossey " "
Maj. English " " slight shell splinter, eye
6786 Pte. Reilly 15/9/00 Nr. Frdkstdt. On convoy duty
2392 Sgt. James 21/9/00 " very slight g.s. leg
6070 Pte. Angleton 2/10/00 Near Irene g.s. foot With M.I.
Lieut. Haskard 27/2/00 Pieter's Hill
right elbow
2nd Lieut. Bradford " " shoulder
2692 Pte. Doyle 31/12/00 Nr. Krugersdorp
g.s. buttock
5767 " Lang " Nooitgedacht
2052 " Armstrong 2/2/01 Gatsrand g.s. left arm, very slight
6265 " Roach " " g.s. right leg, slight
4981 " Sheehan " Nr. Carolina g.s. neck
5718 " Kavanagh " " g.s. left knee
4365 " Moran " " g.s. left shoulder
4680 " Fitzgerald " " g.s. left arm
6057 " Goff " " g.s. chest
5433 " Holmes 28/8/01 Gaskraal
4840 " Nolan " "
4858 " Butler 27/7/01 Nr. Wonderfontein
4680 " Fitzgerald 25/10/01 Swartzfontein
g.s. hand, severe
5706 " McEvoy " " g.s. buttock, groin
3761 Sgt. Carroll 30/10/01 Bakenlaagte g.s. leg, very slight
4473 Pte. Hand " " g.s. knee, severe
4448 " Murphy " " g.s. foot, slight
4513 " Connor " " g.s. hip, severe
5706 " Moran " " g.s. hand, severe
6347 " Nugent " " g.s. abdomen
4686 Cpl. Curtis 15/12/99 Colenso g.s. hand
5548 Pte. Metcalf " " g.s. left leg
4453 " White " " g.s. both legs
6330 L.-Cpl. Matthews 21/1/00 Vent. Spruit g.s. leg
5330 Pte. Holohan 27/2/00 Pieter's Hill
5973 Cpl. Gaffney 7/10/03 Aden Hntlnd. g.s. severe, foot
6367 Pte. Daly " " g.s. very slight
5584 " Carr " " g.s. severe, chest

V.

BATTLE OF TALANA.

REPORTED MISSING SINCE OCTOBER 21ST, 1899.

Reg. No. Rank and Name.
---------+-----------------
2615 Clr.-Sgt. Gage
2078 Sgt. Martin
4388 " Guilfoyle
3761 " Carroll
5328 L.-Sgt. Payne
5178 " Crean
5094 Cpl. Corrigan
5544 " Richards
6028 " Pearson
5004 " Kiernan
5601 L.-Cpl. Lee
5143 " Flynn
5304 " Whelan
4812 " Lyons
4868 " Green
5033 " Byrne
4947 " Harper
4638 Pte. Mahon
4966 " Murphy
4359 " Hall
4655 " Cullen
5175 " Reddy
5143 " Flynn
5759 " Dowling
5070 " Angleton
5402 " Rourke
5209 " Dunne
5793 " Murphy
4513 " Connor
5055 " Reidy
5609 " Connor
5162 " Macken
5929 " Carroll
5956 " Rourke
4498 " Watts
4884 " Kenny
5876 " Molloy
5647 " Harrison
6087 " Tyrrell
4788 " Toomey
4366 " Doyle
5931 " Bracken
3752 " Travers
5733 " Kavanagh
6055 " Gough
5266 " Bigley
5479 " Brien
5489 " Geoghegan
6019 " Curran
5918 " Callaghan
4411 " Cooney
5706 " McEvoy
5600 " Gleeson
5000 " Nulty
4974 " Costello
5889 " Keogh
5501 " Mannix
5127 " Battersby
5352 " White
4864 " Byrne
5390 " Doyle
5126 " Farrell
5714 " Finnigan
5055 " Reidy
5345 " Dunne
5789 " Flood
4964 " Gibney
5987 " Mahoney
5030 " Callaghan
5126 " Delaney
4692 " McGuinness
6018 " McDonagh
5693 " Keating
4532 " Kirwan
6866 " Molloy
5427 " Carr
4142 " Lyons
6120 " Cullen
4927 " Kane
5545 " Reilly
5702 " Byrne
5724 " Dempsey
5218 " Reilly
5880 " Carroll
5144 " Williams
5027 " Doody
4473 " Hand
4566 " Glynn
5184 " Dowler
5551 " Finn
5912 " Kavanagh
5182 " Cavanagh
5350 " Farrell
4692 " McGann

VI.

REPORTED MISSING SINCE OCTOBER 22ND, 1899.

Reg. No. Rank and Name.
--------+-----------------
5022 Pte. Rourke
4998 " Hawthorn
5246 " McGuinness
4327 " Neill
5321 " Moran

VII.

REPORTED MISSING SINCE OCTOBER 30TH, 1899.

Reg. No. Rank and Name.
--------+----------------
5524 Pte. Wall
5503 Pte. Hennessey

VIII.

REPORTED MISSING SINCE NOVEMBER 15TH, 1899

(ARMOURED TRAIN DISASTER).

Reg. No. Rank and Name.
--------+------------------
3672 Sgt. Hassett
5114 Cpl. Hallahan
5800 Pte. Buckley
6293 " Kempster
5499 " Byrne
4497 " Barry
5755 " Collins
6140 " Dunphy
5741 " Dwyer
5256 " Kavanagh
5691 " O'Rourke
5626 " Buckley
5968 " Glynn
5057 " Kirwan
5017 " Pakenham
5239 " Herbert
6283 " Cragg
5790 " Murray
5210 " Rice
5329 " Stanton
4680 " Fitzgerald
5548 " Metcalf
3715 Sgt. Osborne
5795 Pte. Balfe
5316 " Daly
5516 " Scully
4443 " Hoey
5031 " Bierney
5697 " Davis
5297 " Drew
5841 " Hoy
5287 " Lynch
5908 " Murphy
6308 " Connell
6116 " Harty
6228 " Meehan
5297 " Doogan
6319 " Burke
4676 " Driscoll
4865 " Reynolds
6354 " Sheridan
5861 " McGuire
4542 " Flannagan

IX.

LIST OF OFFICERS IN NATAL CAMPAIGN.

Rank and Name. Remarks.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Col. Cooper Commanding 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
Maj. Bird 2nd in command.
" English, A Company Wounded at Venter's Spruit and Zuikerbosch.
Capt. Hensley, G Company Killed at Venter's Spruit.
" Weldon, E Company Killed at Talana.
" Fetherstonhaugh, D Coy. Acted as Adjutant after Capt. Lowndes
was wounded.
" Dibley, B Company Wounded at Talana, and sent into Intombi
Hospital.
" Lonsdale, M.I. Company Captured at Talana.
Lieut. Shewan, H Company Wounded at Colenso.
" Perreau Wounded at Talana, and sent into Intombi
Hospital.
" Le Mesurier Captured at Talana. Escaped from Pretoria.
" Grimshaw Captured at Talana.
" Cory Was sent with M.I. Section to Dundonald's
Brigade.
" Renny Transport Officer. Left in Ladysmith.
2nd Lieut. Haskard Wounded at Pieter's Hill.
" Henry Killed at Colenso.
" Frankland Captured in Armoured Train.
" Genge Killed at Talana.
Capt. Lowndes (Adjutant) Wounded at Talana, and sent into Intombi
Hospital.
Lieut. and Qtmr. Rowland Went to S. A. C.
Lieut. Garvice Joined battalion at Dundee; captured
at Talana.
2nd Lieut. Ely Joined battalion at Dundee, and died
of enteric, 1900.
Lieut. H. W. Higginson Joined on posting, and shared in siege
of Ladysmith.
Capt. Romer Joined from Staff College on Oct. 30th.
Capt. Haldane and Lieut. The former was captured in the Armoured
Maitland (of Gordon Train, and escaped from
Highlanders) Pretoria with Lieut. Le Mesurier;
the latter killed at Hart's Hill.
2nd Lieut. Britton Joined on November 5th. After Colenso
he acted as Transport Officer.
Brevet-Lieut.-Col. Sitwell Joined on November 8th, and commanded
C Company. He was killed
at Hart's Hill.
2nd Lieut. Lane Joined on December 6th. He was
wounded at Hart's Hill.

X.

_The following Officers of the 1st Battalion and other corps joined on December 7th and subsequent dates:--_

Rank and Name. Remarks.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Maj. Hicks Returned to 1st Battalion after Colenso.
Succeeded Col. Cooper in command
of 2nd Battalion, March 1900.
" Gordon Wounded at Colenso.
Capt. Bacon Killed at Colenso.
2nd Lieut. De Salis Promoted into another regiment.
" Brodhurst Hill Wounded at Hart's Hill.
" Halahan
" Macleod Wounded at Colenso.
" Winnington (Worcestershire Regiment). Attached.
" Wheeler Joined December 23rd.
" Dennis Joined December 27th, and died of enteric
at Aliwal North.
Capt. Venour Joined on January 30th.
Lieut. Hill Joined on January 30th. Wounded at
Hart's Hill.
2nd Lieut. Bradford Joined on January 30th. Wounded at
Pieter's Hill.
Capt. Sir Frederick Frankland, (3rd Bedford Regiment). Joined on
Bart. March 2nd.
Lieut. G. S. Higginson Joined on March 11th.
Lieut. Nelson, R.M.L.I. Joined on March 29th.
Capt. Clark, " Joined on April 1st.

Col. C. D. Cooper took over a brigade, with Lieut. Renny as his A.D.C., early in 1900. It will thus be seen that Capt. Fetherstonhaugh was the only officer who was with the regiment from start to finish who was not hit.

XI.

TOTAL CASUALTIES OF OFFICERS OF THE 1st AND 2nd BATTALION ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS.

Name. Nature of Place.
Casualty.
----------------------------+-----------------+--------------------
Capt. Weldon Killed Talana.
Lieut. Genge " "
Capt. Bacon " Colenso.
Lieut. Henry " "
Capt. Hensley " Venter's Spruit.
Lt.-Col. Sitwell " Hart's Hill.
Capt. Maitland (Gordon " "
Highlanders, attached)
Capt. Macbean " Nooitgedacht.
" Watson " Western Transvaal.
Lieut. Ely Died of disease
" Dennis " "
Capt. Dibley Wounded Talana.
" Lowndes " "
Lieut. Perreau " "
Maj. Gordon " Colenso.
Capt. Shewan " "
Lieut. Macleod " "
Maj. English " Venter's Spruit
and Zuikerbosch.
Capt. Hill " Pieter's Hill.
Lieut. Brodhurst Hill " "
" Lane " Hart's Hill.
" Dennis " "
" Bradford. " Pieter's Hill.
" Haskard " "
Capt. Carington Smith " Sanna's Post and
Heidelberg.
Lt.-Col. Mills " Alleman's Nek.
Lieut. Seppings " "
" Taylor " Parys.
Capt. Kinsman " Near Mafeking.
" Chapman " Itala.
Lieut. Lefroy " "

XII.

HONOURS AND REWARDS OF OFFICERS OF THE 2ND ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS.

C.B.

Colonel C. D. Cooper.
" G. A. Mills.
" H. T. Hicks.

D.S.O.

Major S. G. Bird.
" W. H. O. Neill.
Brevet-Major A. F. Pilson.
" W. J. Venour.
Captain H. M. Shewan.
" G. N. Cory.
Lieutenant E. A. A. De Salis.
" C. Garvice.
" Lefroy.
" W. F. Stirling.
" C. T. W. Grimshaw.
" A. Moore.
Captain-Quartermaster R. Baker.

BREVETS.

Major F. P. English.
Brevet-Major Godley.
Captain McBean.
Major A. W. Gordon.
Captain E. Fetherstonhaugh.
" C. F. Romer.
" P. Maclear.
" H. Carington Smith.
Major A. J. Chapman.
Captain M. Lowndes.

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS.

Lieutenant Watson.
" E. A. A. De Salis.
" Lefroy.

XIII.

N.C.O.'S AND MEN OF 2ND ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS AWARDED DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL.

Reg. Rank and Name.
No.
------+--------------------------------
3423 Sgt. M. Connor }
4290 " Hunt }
1664 " Sheridan } A.O.
L.-Cpl. J. Kelly } 163 of
Pte. W. Holmes } 1901
" P. Kelly }
" E. Reid }

Sgt.-Mj. F. A. Whalen }
5th R.D. Fus. }
Qmr.-Sgt. B. T. Bruen }
5th R.D. Fus. }
Col.-Sgt. F. Gage }
Arm.-Sgt. T. H. Ford, }
attached R.D. Fus. }
Sgt. W. Brown }
2892 " J. Ryan } A.O.
Cpl. G. F. Frost, 1st } 15 of
Batt. R.D. Fus. } 1902
L.-Cpl. Melia }
Pte. W. Connell }
" W. Cullen }
" A. Dowling }
" M. Farrelly }
" M. Kavanagh }
" J. McCormack }
6642 " C. N. Wallace }

43 Sgt.-Maj. J. Burke }
4637 Col.-Sgt. J. Ambrose } A.O.
5178 " T. Crean } 10 of
" M. Dunne } 1903
Cpl. P. Flannery }
Pte. P. Furlong }

Col.-Sgt. J. H. } A.O.
Robinson, 1st Batt. } 172 of
R.D. Fus. } 1903

XIV.

AN ADDRESS PRESENTED BY THE NATAL UNITED IRISH ASSOCIATION.

_The Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men of the 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers._

The recent war, from which we welcome you back, marks another epoch of glory in the annals of your distinguished battalion. It was our privilege on several occasions to be favoured at social functions with the presence of officers and men of the DUBLIN FUSILIERS, and we felt assured that the goodness of character and disposition which shed their radiance at those gatherings, would shine with added lustre when in the face of danger and death. The popularity of your regiment in Natal has only been exceeded by your distinguished gallantry in the field, and as we followed your fortunes with feelings of deepest interest throughout the campaign, our hearts thrilled with pride as we read of your gallant and heroic deeds. As you held the position of honour at the march to Lucknow, so were you by the unanimous consent of the army awarded a similar position in the entry to Ladysmith. The marvellous bravery displayed by your regiment in the terrible fighting between Talana Hill and Tugela, forms a fitting sequel to your magnificent record in the Indian Peninsula; and we as Irishmen can take a legitimate pride in the fact that your muster-roll of glory is replete with familiar names which abound throughout the hills and valleys of our far-off motherland. The name and fame of your regiment are world-wide; and whether on frozen shores or in tropical climes, a light-heartedness, an uncomplaining endurance of hardship and fatigue, and a ready adaptability to circumstances, afford abundant proof that the best traditions of our race have been maintained by the DUBLIN FUSILIERS. In the vast territories of Hindustan as in South Africa, you have shown the world the material of which an Irish soldier is made. In the many engagements in which you have taken part, you have seen your enemies fall thick around you, and seen, too, the crimson tide ebb from the heart of many a brave comrade, whose last good-bye will remain for ever hallowed in your memory. You have returned triumphant from this WAR, and though, alas! your numbers are fewer, your hearts are as stout and your spirits as intrepid as ever. The land which claims you as her sons has in proportion to her capabilities given more hostages to glory than any land beneath the sun, and well and nobly have you upheld that national renown. You have won a name and _eclat_ that will go down through the ages, and with the hope that countless honours are yet in store to further illumine the aureole of your prestige,

We are yours faithfully,

CHAS. DONNELLY, _President_.
JAMES P. DONNELLY, _Hon. Treasurer_.
E. G. O'FLAHERTY, _Hon. Secretary_.

_Vice-Presidents_:

CRAWFORD LINDSAY. THOS. KELLY.
A. TRIMBLE. J. F. E. BARNES.

_Committee_:

W. P. BOWEN. C. W. KAY EVANS.
W. J. LYONS. R. S. W. BARNES.
P. O'NEILL. J. J. O'NEILL.
E. BUTLER. D. LANE.
N. F. BLACK.

XV.

ADDRESS FROM THE EUROPEAN INHABITANTS OF ADEN TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SERGEANTS' MESS, 2ND ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS.

_To the Members of the Sergeants' Mess, 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers._

We, the undersigned, take advantage of this occasion, the eve of your departure from among us, to place on record our very high esteem of the many sociable qualities displayed by you since your battalion arrived in this station from South Africa in February, 1902.

Coming to Aden at a time when, after the brilliant services you had rendered to your Sovereign and country in that uncertain field of the reputation of battalions as well as individuals--South Africa, you had every reason to expect a far better station, a union with those near and dear to you, and therefore every reason to be despondent. Instead, you threw yourselves into the social life of this place in such a way that, before you were here many weeks, it was felt that you, who had displayed the brilliant qualities so characteristic of your race on many a hard-fought field in South Africa, were not lacking in those social qualities which tend to enhance the popularity of His Majesty's forces, and make life a little less irksome in what all must admit is not a pleasant spot.

Words fail to express what we all feel at being compelled to say good-bye to you, who have been more than friends to so many of us, and in leaving Aden for return to your homeland, we assure you that you carry with you the sincerest good wishes of all.

We shall always have a kindly feeling for you, and watch your future with great interest, and, above all, we trust that you will find those from whom you have so long been separated in the best of health, and that a long life and prosperity is before you.

W. SMITH. F. WISEMAN.
C. ELLIOTT. G. C. KENNEDY.
W. WILLOWS. R. THORLIN.
E. B. BATCHELOR. H. M. HANLEY.
T. GRAVES. E. B. OWEN.
R. GRIFFITHS. J. A. RUPERT JONES.
A. HANDY. J. R. DEANE.
C. A. HOLLAND. T. W. TWADDLE.
C. J. HOCKING. C. O. CRAVEN.
J. M. GILTINAN. J. MALLIA.
F. C. BREWIN. J. INGLOTT.
F. WELLS. G. NOEL.
E. HALL. J. F. FIELD.
F. J. CLAY. E. HESSLETON.
G. R. CHAMARETT. F. PENHA.
P. C. KELLY.

XVI.

EXTRACT FROM BATTALION ORDERS ISSUED AT LADYSMITH, 27/10/99.

Para. 2. Strength.--The following officers and men, killed in action on the 20th inst. at the Battle of Talana, are struck off the strength:--

Capt. G. A. Weldon.

No. 5103 Pte. P. Cahill, A Coy.
" 5794 " A. Merrill, E Coy.
No. 5931 Pte. P. Crotty, E Coy.
" 5918 " P. Callaghan, H Coy.

Died of wounds received in action on 21st:--

2nd Lieut. C. J. Genge.
No. 1166 Col.-Sgt. F. Anderson, F Coy.

The Commanding Officer, while expressing his deep regret at these casualties, can fully testify to the gallant manner in which each and all met their death, fighting for their Queen and upholding the regimental honour.

XVII.

EXTRACT FROM BATTALION ORDERS, DATED FRERE, 18/12/99.

Para. 3. Strength.--The following officers, N.C.O.'s, and men, having been killed in action at Colenso on the 15th inst., are struck off the strength of the battalion from that date:--

2ND BATTALION.

Lieut. Robert Clive Bolton Henry.

Reg. No. Rank and Name.
3441 Sgt. Hayes.
6287 L.-Cpl. Gibson.
6044 " Cathcart.
5123 Pte. Broderick.
4488 " Smith.
5930 " Sinnott.
5833 Pte. Dillon.
4795 " Murphy.
4380 " Doolan.
4299 " McAlpine.
5044 " Moore.
4462 " Murphy.
6134 Pte. Pearse.
4560 " Clifford.
4838 " Flood.
5319 L.-Cpl. Coyne.
6165 Pte. Bennett.

1ST BATTALION.

Capt. Arthur Henry Bacon.

Reg. No. Rank and Name.
3993 Col.-Sgt. Magee.
3514 Sgt. Flynn.
4869 " Callan.
5505 Pte. Cole.
4301 " Carroway.
2943 " O'Keefe.
? " O'Keefe.
6472 Pte. Hayes.
4192 " Neill.
3906 " Walsh.
4273 " Nolan.
3273 " Costello.
2504 " Bissett.
4193 " Deevey.
4095 Pte. Usher.
3108 " Connell.
6002 " Wisdom.
4387 " Toole.
4242 " Joyce.
4672 " Maddox.

The Commanding Officer, whilst deeply regretting, in common with all ranks, the severe loss the regiment has sustained in the deaths of Captain Bacon and Lieutenant Henry and the N.C.O.'s and men killed in action at Colenso on Friday last, desires to place on record his high appreciation of the admirable spirit displayed by all ranks in unflinching pressing forward under a very heavy fire to the attack of a practically impregnable position.

The names of the officers, N.C.O.'s, and men who fell will, he feels sure, be honoured in the annals of the regiment, as having set a noble example of fearless courage and devotion to duty.

XVIII.

_Colenso, 18/12/99_ (5).

TELEGRAM RE DECEASE SERGEANT LINEHAN.

'_From Censor to G.O.C. L. of Comn._

'No. 5514 Cable from Lorenzo Marquez says that Sergeant Linehan, Fusiliers, died Racecourse, Pretoria, of Dysentery, Friday last. Buried Catholic Cemetery.'

XIX.

_Frere, 25/12/99_ (3).

THE QUEEN'S MESSAGE, CHRISTMAS, 1899.

'I wish you and all my brave soldiers a happy Christmas. God protect and bless you all.--V.R.I.'

XX.

_Spearman's Camp, 29/1/00_ (6).

CAPTAIN C. A. HENSLEY DIED OF WOUNDS 21/1/00; STRUCK OFF STRENGTH; ORDER REGRETTING HIS LOSS.

The following Officer and N.C.O. having been killed in action and died of wounds on the dates opposite their names, are struck off the strength of battalion accordingly:--

Captain C. A. Hensley, died of wounds 21/1/00.
No. 5668 Lance-Sergeant Taylor, D company, killed in action 20/1/00.

Whilst in common with all ranks deeply deploring the severe loss the battalion has sustained by the death of Captain Hensley, the Commanding Officer desires to place on record his great appreciation of the services rendered on all occasions by the late Captain Hensley, whose zeal, devotion to duty, and gallantry in action was ever conspicuous since the present war began. He feels sure he is but expressing the sentiments of all ranks in saying that his name will always be handed down in honour to future generations of the regiment as one of those who have nobly striven to shed additional lustre on the regiment's reputation.

XXI.

_Spearman's Camp, 31/1/00_ (3)

PRESENT OF TOBACCO FROM PAST OFFICERS, AND LETTER, &C.

The following letter, accompanying a present of 400 pounds of tobacco sent to the N.C.O.'s and men of the battalion by some former officers of the battalion, has been received to-day:--

'From the old Officers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers to the N.C.O.'s, rank and file of the 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers, in token of their high appreciation of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the battalion during the campaign, now in progress in South Africa, in which they have so brilliantly maintained the ancient traditions of the "Old Toughs."'

The following names are appended to the above:--Colonel R. Taylor, Colonel Colville Frankland, Colonel C. E. Glasse, Colonel W. Holmes, Colonel F. Taylor, Colonel W. C. Riddell, Lieut.-Colonel Reeves, Lieut.-Colonel F. W. Graham, Lieut.-Colonel A. A. Godwin, Lieut.-Colonel R. H. Mansel, Lieut.-Colonel M. J. Hickley, Lieut.-Colonel J. R. Povah, Major the Hon. H. M. Hobart Hampden, Major R. L. Shaw, Major S. J. Wynne, Major E. Pearse, Captain A. M. Horrocks, Captain R. D. Vincent, Captain H. J. Guyon, Lieutenant W. S. Burmester.

REPLY.

'Colonel Cooper, the Officers, N.C.O.'s and men of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Dublin Fusiliers desire to return their very heartfelt thanks to Colonel Frankland and the old Officers of the battalion for their kind thoughtfulness in providing the men with tobacco.

'They beg to assure the old Officers that their gift is most thoroughly appreciated, as also the expression of goodwill and admiration of the battalion's services in the present campaign which accompanies it.

'To know that the old Officers still continue to follow with interest and admiration the fortunes and doings of the "Old Toughs" will ever be an incentive to all ranks to do all that lies in their power to maintain the reputation which the old Officers helped to win for the corps in days gone by.'

XXII.

_Spearman's Camp, 1/2/00_ (5).

LANCE-SERGEANT MERRY PROMOTED FOR GALLANTRY.

The Commanding Officer has been pleased to specially promote the undermentioned N.C.O. to the rank of Sergeant from January 12th for meritorious service in the field:--

No. 4441 Lance-Sergeant J. Merry, H company.

XXIII.

_Ladysmith, 5/3/00_ (2).

LOSSES IN ACTION, INCLUDING COLONEL SITWELL AND CAPTAIN MAITLAND, NOTED AND DEPLORED.

The following Officers, N.C.O.'s and men having been killed in action on the dates opposite their names, are struck off the strength of the battalion, or cease to be attached to it as the case may be, from those dates accordingly:--

Major and Brevet-Lieut.-Colonel C. H. G. Sitwell, D.S.O., 24/2/00.
Captain S. C. Maitland, 2nd Gordon Highlanders (attached), 24/2/00.

No. 4871 Pte. J. White.
" 4262 Cpl. J. Seymour.
" 5359 Pte. Galbraith.
" 2872 " Wade.
" 4012 " J. Armstrong.
" 2037 " Whelan.
" 3303 " Timmins.
No. 4743 Pte. T. Reid (attached). 24.2.00
" 5073 " Kinsella.
" 6296 " Allen.
" 5618 " T. Purcell.
" 1717 " Sherwin.
" 2327 " Grimes.
" 1749 Sgt. T. Brennan.

Died of wounds 2/3/00:--

No. 5745 Pte. Brady.

Whilst in common with the rest of the battalion deeply deploring the loss of so many brave Officers, N.C.O.'s and men, and sympathising with those who have been wounded, the Commanding Officer wishes to place on record his high appreciation of the services rendered to the battalion on all occasions by the late Major and Brevet-Lieut.-Colonel Sitwell, whose distinguished career hitherto tended to the honour and reputation of the regiment. All ranks of the battalion join with him, he is sure, in lamenting the loss of such a distinguished soldier and comrade, and a brilliant career thus suddenly though gloriously cut short.

To the late Captain Maitland's sterling qualities as an officer and comrade he would also wish to bear testimony. His services to the battalion during a very trying and critical time were most valuable. On behalf of the battalion he offers the late Captain Maitland's relatives and brother-officers his deepest sympathy.

XXIV.

5/3/00 (4).

THE QUEEN'S MESSAGE RE RELIEF OF LADYSMITH.

The following telegram, received by the Commander-in-Chief on the relief of Ladysmith from Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, is published for information of all ranks:--

'Thank God for news you have telegraphed to me. Congratulate you with all my heart.--V.R.I.'

XXV.

_Ladysmith, 5/3/00_ (3).

THE QUEEN'S MESSAGE--'MY BRAVE IRISH.'

The Commanding Officer has much pleasure in publishing for the information of all ranks, the following message from Her Majesty the Queen, to the 5th Brigade, which was recently received by the G.O.C. in Chief in Natal.

_'To General Buller, Natal._

'I have heard with the deepest concern of the heavy losses sustained by my brave Irish soldiers. I desire to express my admiration of the splendid fighting qualities which they have exhibited throughout these trying operations.--V.R.I.'

THE FOLLOWING REPLY WAS SENT BY SIR REDVERS BULLER:--

'Sir Redvers Buller has, on the part of the Irish Brigade, to thank the Queen for her gracious telegram of sympathy and encouragement.'

XXVI.

5/3/00 (5).

LETTER TO GORDON HIGHLANDERS, RE CAPTAIN MAITLAND.

The Commanding Officer has, on behalf of the battalion, forwarded the following letter to the Officer Commanding the 2nd Gordon Highlanders.

'_Ladysmith, 5/3/00._

'DEAR MAJOR SCOTT,--

'On behalf of myself and the officers of the battalion, I write to offer you all our very deepest sympathy in the severe loss your battalion has sustained by the death of Captain Maitland.

'I find it hard to adequately express to you how very deeply the whole of my battalion laments his loss, and I know I am only expressing the sentiments of all ranks when I assure you that his memory will ever be cherished in the battalion.

'A better or more conscientious officer I have never had under my command. We would all esteem it a very great favour if you could send us a photograph of our late dear comrade, and might I also so far trespass on your kindness, as to ask for one for his company (G) as well, which I need hardly say will be highly prized by them.

'Yours, &c.
(Signed) C. D. COOPER.'

XXVII.

_Ladysmith, 14/3/00_ (3).

NATAL ARMY ORDERS. THE WEARING OF SHAMROCK ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

The following extracts from Natal Army Orders are published for information:--

'(1) The General Commanding has to communicate to the troops the following telegram he has received from the C. in C. viz.

'Her Majesty the Queen is pleased to order that in future on St. Patrick's Day all ranks in Her Majesty's Irish regiments shall wear as a distinction a sprig of shamrock in their head-dress to commemorate the gallantry of Her Irish soldiers during the recent battles in South Africa.

'WOLSELEY.'

XXVIII.

_Ladysmith, 18/3/00._

WINSTON CHURCHILL'S TELEGRAM TO REGIMENT.

The following telegrams received yesterday, and replies thereto, are published for information:--

'_To Colonel, Dublin Fusiliers, Ladysmith._

'My earnest congratulations on the honour the Dublin Fusiliers more than any other regiment have won for the land of their birth. We are all wearing the shamrock here.

'(Signed)
WINSTON CHURCHILL.'

REPLY.

'_To Winston Churchill, Lord Dundonald's Brigade._

'Many thanks for your kind message received yesterday, all ranks appreciate your kind expressions.

'(Signed)
COLONEL, DUBLIN FUSILIERS.'

XXIX.

18/3/00 (1).

COLENSO RAILWAYMEN'S TELEGRAM TO REGIMENT.

'_To Brigadier-General Cooper, Commanding Irish Brigade, Ladysmith._

'On St. Patrick's Day the railway men of Colenso respectfully wish to convey to the officers and men of Her Majesty's Dublin Fusiliers their best wishes for a speedy termination of the present war, in which the Dublins have borne so glorious a part. The whole of South Africa rings with praise of the gallant Irish Brigade. We mourn with you the loss of so many gallant men of your command. They have fallen in their defence of a united South Africa, over which, please God, Her Most Gracious Majesty's flag will fly from Cape Town to the Zambesi.

'(Signed)
INSPECTOR CAMPBELL.'

REPLY.

18/3/00 (1).

_'To Inspector Campbell, Colenso._

'On behalf of the officers and men under my command, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your kind message and expressions of sympathy.

(Signed)
COLONEL COOPER.'

XXX.

_5th Brigade Orders, 18/3/00_ (1).

CAPE TOWN IRISHMEN SEND TELEGRAM.

The following telegram has been received by General Sir Redvers Buller:--

'Cape Town Irishmen wish the gallant Irish officers and men under your command many returns of St. Patrick's Day, and would express their heartfelt admiration for the way in which they have maintained unsullied the splendid military traditions of Ireland and the Empire under your gallant leadership.'

XXXI.

_Ladysmith, 20/3/00_ (2).

THE QUEEN SENDS TELEGRAM OF THANKS.

The following reply to telegram sent by Colonel Cooper on behalf of the battalion to Her Majesty the Queen on Shamrock Day was received yesterday:--

'The Queen thanks her Dublin Fusiliers for loyal message. Windsor Castle, 18th.'

XXXII.

_Elandslaagte, 3/4/00_ (7).

COLONEL SAUNDERSON'S LETTER.

The following letter was received to-day by the Commanding Officer from Colonel Saunderson, M.P.:--

_'Castle Saunderson, Belturbet, 1/3/00._

'DEAR SIR,

'I cannot help writing to you to express on my part, and on the part of every loyal Irishman, the pride and sympathy we take in the heroic deeds of the Dublin Fusiliers in South Africa. Your gallant regiment has shed a lustre on the army to which they belong and on the country from which they come.

'No words of mine can express the admiration we feel for their loyalty, their courage, and their indomitable determination. I hope they realise how our hearts are with them.'

A reply thanking Colonel Saunderson has been sent by the Commanding Officer.

XXXIII.

_Fourteen Streams, 12/5_ (3).

DEATH OF SECOND LIEUTENANT J. T. DENNIS AT ALIWAL NORTH, MAY 2ND. ENTERIC.

The Commanding Officer deeply regrets to announce the death of Second Lieutenant J. T. Dennis, which occurred at Aliwal North on May 2nd of enteric.

XXXIV.

17/5/00 (4).

GENERAL HART CONGRATULATES 1ST BORDERS AND 2ND ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS ON THEIR MARCHING.

Major-General Hart congratulates the 1st Border Regiment and 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers upon the recent instance of their marching powers. For military reasons it was needful after the march forward yesterday to march back at once to Fourteen Streams. As far as he can arrive at a tolerably accurate estimate of the ground gone over, these two battalions in the course of yesterday and last night marched twenty-six miles in the space of nineteen hours. And the strong point is that they arrived at the end of it in compact formation, still going a good pace, and without any straggling or falling out. The Major-General accordingly puts this event on record.

XXXV.

_Heidelberg, 2/7/00_ (5).

COLONEL COOPER'S FAREWELL ORDER.

The following farewell order by Major-General C. D. Cooper is published for information. The Commanding Officer regrets that its publication has been unavoidably postponed till now:--

'In bidding farewell to the battalion in which I have served for so many years, I wish to thank all ranks from the bottom of my heart for the kind and efficient support accorded to me during the period of my command--close on five years. It was always my ambition to command the battalion, and on active service, and I feel very thankful that my wish was granted. We have fought together and worked hard for our noble Queen and country, and all ranks have shown that good spirit and bravery that has made the battalion what it is. You may rest assured that I will always take the greatest interest in the doings of the battalion, and I shall never forget the happy days spent amongst you. I much regret that I was unable to wish you Godspeed in person, but I sincerely hope I shall soon see you all again. My very sincere sympathy and regret at our very heavy losses. May God bless you all.

'(Signed)
C. D. COOPER, _Major-General
Commanding 4th Brigade_.'

XXXVI.

_Heidelberg, 24/7/00_ (6).

GENERAL BULLER'S TELEGRAM RE ZUIKERBOSCH.

The following telegram received by the G.O.C. is published for information:--

'_from Sir Redvers Buller._

'So glad to hear of your fight. Good old Dublins, and tell them so from me, and well done you.'

XXXVII.

_Krugersdorp, 4/10/00_ (8).

A PATROL UNDER LIEUTENANT GARVICE, &c.

A patrol under Lieutenant Garvice, Commanding Virginia Railway Station, came in contact with some Boers on the 1st. We had one man wounded, Boers three, whom they had to leave on the ground. The casualties in the 2nd Coldstream Guards near Pan were caused by the enemy's fire, the majority of the wounds were caused by explosive bullets: the men behaved very well, and everybody kept their heads, otherwise the loss would have been greater, as the Boers opened fire at sixty yards range.

XXXVIII.

_Krugersdorp, 4/10/00_ (8).

COLONEL ROCHFORD'S ATTACK.

Colonel Rochford attacked a small Boer laager between Pretoria and Johannesburg before dawn yesterday, with Royal Dublin Fusiliers and M.I. Fusiliers. He rushed the position with the bayonet. Nine prisoners were captured, most of them men of importance, who have been troubling the district for some time. A small party of Boers made their way to Dewetsdorp and Wepener. General Kelly Kenny has sent troops to occupy both these places.

XXXIX.

_Krugersdorp, 16/12/00_ (8).

COMMANDING OFFICER'S REMARKS ON TREK.

The Commanding Officer is very well pleased with the way the men marched in this trip, doing 102 miles in six days, an average of seventeen miles a day; also with their excellent conduct and the cheerful way in which all difficulties were met. The results of the trip were over 1000 head of sheep and cattle and seven waggons captured, thirty barns of forage burnt, and innumerable stocks of oat hay, some of which concealed ammunition.

XL.

LETTER FROM GENERAL HART.

_Lieut.-Colonel Hicks, Commanding 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers._

The manner in which the encampment of your battalion is arranged deserves my special commendation. On very bad camping-ground, beset with rocks and bush, and afflicted with dust between, I find your companies excellently established by ingenious and industrious adaptation to circumstances. The regularity and tidiness are conspicuous, and have been noted by me with great satisfaction. I need not say how much neatness of arrangements must conduce to quickness and good quality of soldier work.

(Signed)
A. FITZROY HART,
_Major-General Commanding Irish Brigade_.

_Fourteen Streams, May 20th 1900._

XLI.

_Krugersdorp, 25/1/01_ (4).

GENERAL HART'S FAREWELL.

The following Farewell Order by Major-General A. Fitzroy Hart, C.B., is published for information:--

'In leaving to take another command, I wish you, my brother soldiers of my force, farewell.

'It is an article of my faith, that you would go anywhere and do anything required in battle.

'I leave you with deep regret, and of course I must feel this particularly for the last of my old Irish brigade with which I began the war.

'In departing, I give you this scrap of advice: Be individually, whenever opportunity offers personally, not only kind but generous to the inhabitants of this country which we have taken from them, and among whom so many of our countrymen and countrywomen will have to dwell. It will not diminish your soldierly strength, and it will hasten a welcome for the pleasant government of peace.'

XLII.

_Fort Kilmarnock, 25/9/01_ (6).

LETTER FROM CAPTAIN ANLEY.

The following extracts from a letter received from Brevet-Major Anley, Commanding 3rd M.I., are published for information:--

'The behaviour of your M.I. company continues to be very good. Lieutenant Garvice and thirty men of the company did excellent service the other day, when acting as rearguard to a convoy which was leaving Carolina. It was reported that it was due to the steadiness of the men of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and the able manner they were handled by Lieutenant Garvice, that the convoy got in without loss.

'The Inspector-General M.I. wrote and asked me to congratulate Lieutenant Garvice on the behaviour of his men. No. 4701, Private Kelly, R.D.F., was recommended for gallantry on this occasion.

'(Signed)
F. GORE ANLEY,

_Brevet-Major Commanding 3rd Battalion M.I._'

XLIII.

CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AT GASKRAAL ON AUGUST 28TH, &C.

The following extract from Army Order No. 418, dated Pretoria, September 28th, 1901, is published for information:--

'No. 1. The following have been brought to notice of the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, for gallantry and good service:

2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers: No. 6491, Lce.-Cpl. T. O'Connor
(killed).

For great and conspicuous gallantry when very closely engaged with enemy at Gaskraal on 28th Aug. 1901.'

XLIV.

LORD KITCHENER'S WIRE.

'I know I am speaking for the whole army in South Africa, when I wish the Dublin Fusiliers Godspeed, and congratulate them on the fine record they have established during their services in the country.'

ANSWER.

'I beg to thank your Lordship in the name of the regiment for your very kind and congratulatory telegram, which is much appreciated by all ranks.'

XLV.

ROLL OF OFFICERS, 2ND ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS, WHO EMBARKED AT DURBAN ON S.S. 'SICILIA,' ON THE 29/1/02, EN ROUTE FOR ADEN.

Rank and Name.

Col. H. T. Hicks, C.B.
Maj. S. G. Bird, D.S.O.
Capt. and Bt.-Maj. E. Fetherstonhaugh.
Capt. and Bt.-Maj. M. Lowndes.
Capt. H. W. Higginson.
" G. N. Cory, D.S.O.
Lieut. C. Garvice, D.S.O.
" L. F. Renny.
" J. McD. Haskard.
" A. H. D. Britton.
Lieut. A. de B. W. W. Bradford.
" S. G. De C. Wheeler.
2nd Lieut. A. W. Newton.
" E. St. G. Smith
" R. F. B. Knox.
" J. P. Tredennick.
" B. Maclear.
" J. P. B. Robinson.
" E. F. E. Seymour.
" H. St. G. M. S. Scott.
Lieut. J. Burke (Quartermaster).

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