War Office, November 3, 1896.
A DESPATCH and its Enclosure,
of which the following are copies, have been received by the
Secretary of State for War from the General Officer Commanding
the Force in Egypt:
DONGOLA EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
From Major-General O. B. Knowles, C.B., Commanding in Egypt,
to the Under Secretary of State for War, War Office, London,
S.W.
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Cairo, October 14, 1896. |
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(1.) I HAVE the honour to forward. for the information of the Right Honourable the Secretary of
State for War, the enclosed despatch from Major-General
Sir Herbert Kitchener, K.C.M.G., C.B., Commanding the Dongola
Expeditionary Force.
(2.) The Sirdar has very briefly alluded to the physical
difficulties he had to encounter, but the admirable way in which
they were overcome, speaks volumes for the skill and readiness
of resource developed by those who served. with him, and
conduced so much to bringing the campaign to a satisfactory
conclusion.
(3.) Sir Herbert Kitchener speaks very highly of
the officers and men of the Army of Occupation who took part in
the Expedition; and I can bear testimony with pleasure to the
keenness shown by all ranks to get to the front on the
commencement of the Expedition.
I have, &c. |
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(Signed) C. B. KNOWLES, Major-General, Commanding in Egypt. |
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Despatch from Major-General Sir H.H. Kitchener, K.C.M.G.,
C.B., dated Dongola, 30th September, 1896. |
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Dongola, September 30, 1896. |
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EARLY in March, it having been decided to reconquer the
Dongola Province, I have the honour to submit a report on the
operations consequent thereon, which have now been successfully
completed, and I also beg to bring to your notice the names of
those British officers and men who have specially distinguished
themselves during the campaign.
I am also submitting to His Highness the Khedive the names of
a number of officers and men of the Egyptian Army who have done
similar good service.
Orders for the advance having been received, a column moved
across the frontier on 18th March, and traversing the Batn el
Haggar, occupied Akasha. The lines of communication were
protected by various posts, and a screen of cavalry, camel
corps, and local Arabs guarded the line of the old railway which had been completely
destroyed by the Dervishes.
Levies_of friendly Arabs were also raised to watch the
roads and wells it the Eastern and Western Deserts, and patrols
of these Arabs proceeded occasionally to the Nile in the Dar
Shaigia district.
The collection of supplies of Akasha and the relaying of the
railway line were actively taken in hand.
Meanwhile, Osman Digna, who had been cooperating in the
siege of Kassala, proceeded by forced marches towards Suakin,
and. took up a position at Erkowit. Lieutenant-Colonel Lloyd,
D.S.O., having .formed a field column from the Suakin and Tokar
garrison, was attacked while advancing in Khor Wintri by Osman
Digna's force, which was driven back, and soon after retired
from the district. On the conclusion of this operation the
Egyptian garrison was transferred to the Nile valley, being
replaced by a contingent of Indian troops under the command
et-Brigadier-General Egerton, C.B., D.S.O. I am of opinion that
the moral effect on the Dervishes of the presence of these
troops in the Suakin district was considerable.
Early in April the Dervishes moved their advanced post from
Suarda to Firket, whither re-inforcements were constantly
despatched from Dongola.
On 1st May three squadrons of cavalry under Major Burn
Murdoch unexpectedly came into contact with a considerable force
of Dervish horse, camel, and footmen within a few miles of Akasha,
the enemy, who had intended a demonstration against Akasha,
retired on Firket after making a show of resistance.
Early in June the railway reached Ambigol Wells. Dervish
patrols were seen in the neighbourhood, and having received
information that more serious interference with the working
parties was intended, I deemed it necessary to attack and drive
the enemy out of Firket. This operation was successfully performed on the morning of 7th June, and was described in my
despatch of 9th June. The cavalry pursued. to Suarda, which was
occupied, and. the Dervishes fell back on Dongola.
The railway was now pushed on to Kosheh, and preparations
were made to pass the steamers over the cataracts as soon as the
height of the Nile would allow of this being done, but the rise
of the river was unusually retarded.
During this period an outbreak of cholera occurred, and I
have to deplore the loss of several valuable officers and men
from this epidemic which—though severe whilst it lasted—was not of long duration, and I attribute its being effectually stamped
out to the energy and ability displayed by Surgeon
Lieutenant-Colonel Gallwey and the officers of the Medical
Staff.
On the 4th August the railway was completed as far as Kosheh,
and the collection of supplies proceeded with. The sections of
the new gunboat reached Kosheh on 15th August, and under the
able superintendence of Commander the Honourable C. Colville,
R.N., the work of construction was carried on with the least
possible delay.
Owing to the lateness of the Nile, the passage of the
steamers over the cataracts could only be commenced on 2nd
August, and was successfully accomplished under the direction of
Colonel Hunter, D.S.O., who was ably assisted by Commander
Robertson, C.M.G., RN., and other officers, who all worked
indefatigably this very arduous task. The flotilla of four
armed and three unarmed stern wheelers arrived at Kosheh on 23rd
August, and the forward movement of the troops of the Suarda garrison to Absarat took place on the same day: Two
Water Depots were established in the desert between Kosheh and
Absarat, and on 27th August the 1st Brigade crossed.
News of the destruction of 20 miles of railway line between
Sarras and Moghrat by a storm of unprecedented violence reached
me on the evening of the 27th August, and it became necessary to
immediately despatch all available troops to repair damages.
Over 5,000 men were massed on the works, which were within two
days of completion when a fresh storm destroyed eight miles of
line as well as the station at Akasha. The troops were able to
repair these breaks in the line by 6th September, and I cannot
speak too highly of the cheerful manner and endurance displayed
by them in carrying out this most laborious duty, during which
long and rapid marches under exceptionally difficult conditions
were necessary and work proceeded night and day.
The forward movement which had been temporarily interrupted
was now continued. Dulgo was occupied by the 1st and 2nd
Brigades on 5th September, the mounted corps and 3rd and 4th
Brigades being pushed across the desert to Absarat. The North
Staffordshire Regiment was brought by train from Sarras and
embarked on steamers for the south on the 12th inst.
I regret to report that the steam trial of the new gunboat
resulted in the bursting of a cylinder which temporarily
prevented her from joining in the advance.
At this period it was known that the Dervishes were in
considerable strength at Hafir (west bank) and Kerma (east bank)
where they had constructed a fort, and where it was said they
intended to oppose our advance with all the available forces in
the province.
The troops marched to Fereig on 14th September, thence to
Barji and by desert route to Abu Fatmeh, which was reached on
the evening of the 18th inst. After passing the Hannek Cataract
the gunboat " Et Teb " struck on a rock and had to be left.
On the morning of the 19th instant Kerma was occupied without
opposition, the Dervish force having been crossed to Hafir the
evening before. From the high ground at Kerma large bodies of
the enemy were seen on the west bank where a number of boats and
the Dervish steamer lay I at once ordered the artillery to open
fire, whilst the gunboats, which I had previously instructed to
proceed to Dongola, attempted to pass Hafir, but were received
by a very heavy fire from guns placed in cleverly screened
batteries and from riflemen entrenched in deep pits at the
water's edge. Our artillery under Lieutenant-Colonel Parsons,
R.A., was advanced to a position on the low ground opposite the
enemy's forts and after a preliminary bombardment the gunboats
were able to pass successfully under a very hot fire, sinking
the Dervish steamer as they advanced.
I regret to say that in the first approach of the steamers to
the enemy's position Commander the Hon. C. Colville, R.N., was
wounded in the wrist, but gallantly remained on board and
proceeded with his gunboat to Dongola.
The artillery continued to bombard the forts up to a late
hour at night when the enemy, believing that our main force was
marching south to cross the river by the help of three advanced
gunboats, evacuated Hafir and fell back on Dongola.
Early on the morning of 20th September I occupied Hafir
with a brigade, and the crossing of the whole force of upwards
of 13;000 men and 3,200 animals was proceeded with as rapidly as possible
and completed in 30 hours.
A quantity of ammunition and grain, also a few prisoners were
taken at Hafir.
The troops advanced on the evening of the 21st September,
halting at Binneh, and reaching, on the following morning, the
south end of Sowarat within six miles of the Dervish Camp of
Dongola. The main Dervish force was reported to be in position
in their camp, and from a reliable source I was informed that
the leaders had resolved to make a determined stand there.
Meanwhile the gunboats, after passing Hafir, proceeded to
Dongola which the small garrison left by the Dervishes
evacuated on their arrival; they captured the boats which were
there, and on their return to flair on the morning of the 21st I
again despatched Lieutenant Beatty, RN., with a gunboat to
reconnoitre ; he found the positions reoccupied and immediately
proceeded to engage the forts and shelter trenches which had
been rapidly constructed. A second gunboat was despatched to
reinforce him and the bombardment was kept up till the 22nd
inst.
Early on the morning of the 23rd September the force advanced
to attack the Dervishes. The new armed stern wheeler having
arrived during the night, the four gunboats headed the movement
and shelled the enemy. On approaching their camp our cavalry
scouts reported them in position and exchanged a few shots, but
on the nearer advance of the troops they retired to the rising
ground on their left and subsequently were reported to be in
full retreat. I immediately despatched the cavalry, horse
artillery, and camel corps under Major Burn Murdoch in pursuit,
and they followed up the retiring enemy for a considerable
distance, inflicting on them some loss, and capturing a number
of prisoners. The troops marched through the extensive Dervish
settlement, which bore every sign of hasty abandonment ; three
guns, quantities of arms, ammunition, and loot of all sorts were
taken, besides a large number of prisoners, whilst the gunboats,
on the evacuation by the Dervish riflemen and artillery of the
old Government buildings, at once occupied them, capturing three
guns, and taking possession of the large stores of grain and
dates collected there. The Egyptian flag was hoisted over the
ruined Mudiria, and the Jaali Emir Hassan Wad en Nejumi with
several of his followers and a number of Sudanese riflemen
surrendered. The gunboats were ordered to pursue the retreating
enemy and protect- the villagers ; they reached Debbeh in time
to rescue a number of notables of the province, who were being
carried off as prisoners, and occupied the fort at noon on the
24th inst., the Dervish garrison having evacuated it before
their arrival. One gunboat continued the pursuit as far as
Merowe, which was reached at dawn on 26th inst., a few of the
enemy retiring rapidly on sighting the steamer.
The Dervish retreat can only be described as a rout, the
large force having broken up into small parties moving
independently, and retiring across the desert towards Omdurman
and Berber by different roads ; every effort was made to induce
them to surrender, and upwards of 3,000 men, women, and children
are now in our hands.
The result of these operations bas been to completely stop
the constant Dervish raids and attacks on the villages between
Assuan and Haifa, to add some 450 miles of the Nile Valley to
Egyptian territory, 300 miles of which may be described as of
great fertility, and to relieve, to their intense delight, the
large and suffering -Population of the province of Dongola from
the barbarous and tyrannical rule of savage and fanatical
Baggaras.
These operations have, moreover,. demonstrated the troops of
the Egyptian Army to be possessed of high qualities of
endurance and bravery; and I have only to add that no case of
want of discipline or attempt to shirk duty has occurred—indeed
the high spirit and eagerness which the troops have displayed
under many very trying circumstances is beyond praise. Egyptian
soldiers have frequently been found to have concealed sickness,
and in spite of severe footsores to have marched uncomplainingly
in order to be present with their comrades when an engagement
was imminent.
The British naval forces engaged in this campaign consisted
of Commander the Hon. C. Colville, Commander Robertson, C.M.B.,
Lieutenant Beatty, and a detachment of Royal Marine Artillery.
I have already referred to the excellent services rendered by
Commander Colville, firstly in connection with the construction
of the gunboats and subsequently in the gallant manner in which
he commanded them until wounded, when the command devolved on
Lieutenant Beatty who fought the gunboats in front of the
enemies' batteries most persistently and successfully,
eventually bombarding their positions at Dongola, and
dismounting their guns.
Commander Robertson was unfortunately detained in the
cataracts by the grounding of the " Teb," but arrived in time to
take part in the general advance on Dongola, and subsequent
pursuit to Debbeh; both he and Lieutenant Beatty had previously
rendered invaluable assistance in connection with the passage of
the steamers over the cataracts.
The detachment of Marine Artillery also did excellent work in
connection with the passage of the cataracts and the building of
the new gunboat, and their behaviour and conduct throughout has
been most exemplary.
The British military forces taking part in the campaign
consisted of :
The 1st Battalion of the North Staffordshire Regiment;
A detachment of Royal Engineers;
Maxim gun detachments from the North Staffordshire Regiment
and Connaught Rangers.
The North Staffordshire under the command of
Lieutenant-Colonel Currie, were quartered during the early
stages of the campaign at Halfa, and on the outbreak of cholera
they were encamped at Gemai, from whence, on the resumption of
operations, they were transferred to Kosheh and embarked on the
steamers ; at Abu Fatmeh they disembarked and marched with the
Egyptian troops on Dongola, re-embarking on the day following
the capture of that place, and returning forthwith to Cairo.
I cannot speak too highly of the excellent conduct of this
battalion throughout the campaign; severely tried by the
exceptional heat of the summer and a virulent outbreak of
cholera, they maintained a cheerful spirit and performed
valuable service in the repair of the damaged railway line.
Though they had no opportunity of coming into actual contact
with the enemy, I feel sure, from their excellent bearing and
keen spirit shown on the advance against Dongola, they would
have thoroughly upheld their high reputation, and would have
afforded most valuable assistance.
The detachment of the Royal Engineers performed most valuable
service during the whole period of the operations, and I have
pleasure in recording my high opinion of the zeal, energy, and resource displayed by one and all under, at times,
exceptionally difficult circumstances. The detachments
attached to the Maxim Battery took part in all operations
against the enemy during the campaign, and were always well to
the front; their commanding officer, Captain Lawrie, R.A.,
speaks in the highest terms of their good service and excellent
conduct on all occasions, and I have great pleasure in endorsing
his opinion of their efficiency and great utility throughout the
operations.
During the outbreak of cholera, and in the subsequent advance
on Dongola, Surgeon Major Sloggett, assisted by the other
medical officers attached to the British troops, worked with
great zeal and energy in the performance of their duties, which
were exceptionally onerous throughout the campaign.
The supply department was ably represented by Captain Morgan,
Army Service Corps.
The Rev. J. Brindle, senior chaplain, was, as usual,
conspicuous, in his unfailing kindness and devotion to his
duties.
I also beg to bring to your notice the excellent conduct of
the Indian Contingent at Suakin under the command of
Brigadier-General Egerton, C.B., D.S.O. These troops garrisoned
Suakin through an exceptionally trying summer, during which they
thoroughly prepared themselves for taking the field ;
circumstances unfortunately prevented them from participating in
active operations, but they rendered us valuable assistance by
the moral effect of their. presence, and had an opportunity
occurred they would, I feel sure, have greatly distinguished
themselves.
I beg also to recommend for favourable consideration the names of the following officers
:
Lieutenant-Colonel T. Currie, commanding 1st Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment.
Major Mortimer, North Staffordshire Regiment.
Captain Marwood (Adjutant), North Staffordshire Regiment.
Lieutenant Elkington, Royal Engineers.
Lieutenant Goldfinch,
North Staffordshire Regiment, attached to Maxim Battery.
Lieutenant Blunt, Connaught Rangers, attached to Maxim
Battery.
It is now my pleasant duty to record the
services of those officers attached to the Egyptian Army who
have specially distinguished themselves.
Colonel A. Hunter, D.S.O. (Royal Lancaster
Regiment), second in command Egyptian Army, ably commanded the
Infantry Division. I have already referred to his services in connection with the
successful passage of the steamers over the cataracts, and I
have to record my very high appreciation of his military
capacity and to gratefully acknowledge the valuable assistance
he has given me on every occasion throughout the campaign.
In Colonel Rundle, C.M.G., D.S.O. (Royal Artillery), I had a
thoroughly efficient Chief of the Staff ; his previous
experience as Adjutant-General of the Egyptian Army rendered him
specially fitted for the post, the duties of which he has
performed with great ability. The peculiar nature of the
campaign rendered his task an arduous one, and the numerous
difficulties as they occurred were met by him with that same
care and forethought which characterised his work throughout the
campaign. He was ably assisted in Quartermaster-General's duties
by Lieutenant Gorringe (Royal Engineers), whose resource and
energy have been conspicuous throughout.
Lieutenant-Colonel Cochrane (half-pay) was employed on the
lines of communication and worked with energy in pushing forward the supplies.
I have already referred to the part taken by (temporary)
Lieutenant-Colonel Lloyd, D.S.O., in the operations near Suakin
where he ably commanded. In spite of ill-health this officer
remained at his post at Suakin during the summer and gave me
great assistance as governor of that district.
The Intelligence Department was ably administered by Major F.
R. Wingate, C.B., D.S.O., who gave me all the information
necessary for the conduct of the campaign, the successful result
of which was greatly furthered by the thorough knowledge
acquired by the department of every detail of the enemy's plans
and positions. Colonel Slatin Pasha, C.B. (Assistant Director of
Military Intelligence), by his great and unique experience of
the Sudan and his intimate knowledge of the character and
intentions of the people, was able to render invaluable
assistance throughout the campaign.
The extreme responsibility of keeping up the supplies of the
force on so extended a line of communications and the manner in
which this onerous duty was performed, fully justified my
previous high opinion of the ability of Lieutenant-Colonel
Rogers (Director of Supplies) who was ably seconded by
Quartermaster (Hon. Capt.) W. H. Drage.
The transport was very capably administered by Major F. W.
Kitchener, Director of Transport (West Yorkshire Regiment), and
the loss in camels has been exceptionally small considering the
hard work, severe heat, and difficult nature of the country
through which the operations were conducted ; this was largely
due to the camel saddle invented by Veterinary Captain Griffith
and constructed by Captain Gordon, Royal Engineers.
Captain Gordon, Director of Stores (Royal Engineers), gave me
the greatest assistance in keeping the material of the army in
an efficient state during this extended campaign in which wear
and tear were unusually severe. The supplies of railway and
gunboat material were forwarded to the front under his direction
with the utmost despatch and care.
The. resources of Surgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel T. J. Gallwey
(Principal Medical Officer), and the six British medical
officers of the Egyptian, Army, were strained to the utmost in
coping with the sudden and unexpected outbreak of cholera
amongst the troops. Owing to the prevalence of the epidemic in
Egypt, all hope of assistance from there was cut off, and it was
only by their untiring energy and incessant devotion to duty
that the disease was successfully stamped out and many valuable
lives saved, though I regret to record the loss by cholera of
one of their number, Surgeon-Captain Trask. All officers of the Medical Staff worked indefatigably
throughout the various other phases of the campaign.
The railway and telegraph services were very efficiently
performed under the respective direction of Lieutenant Girouard,
Director of Railways (Royal Engineers), and Lieutenant Manifold,
Staff Officer of Telegraphs (Royal Engineers). The construction
of 110 miles of railway, and 230 miles of telegraph during the
very trying slimmer, and in difficult country, involved much
labour and constant supervision on the part of these officers
and their assistants.
The labours of the Veterinary Department were also
exceptionally heavy, and were efficiently carried out under the
able direction of Veterinary Captain Griffith, Principal
Veterinary Surgeon.
My thanks and appreciation of their services are also
specially due to my two aides-de-camp, Captain J. K. Watson,
King's Royal Rifle Corps, and Lieutenant Lord E. H. Cecil,
Grenadier Guards..
List of officers whose services are deserving of special
mention :-
Cavalry.
Major J. F. Burn Murdoch, 1st Dragoons, Commanding Eastern
Cavalry.
Captain N. Legge, 20th Hussars, Wing Commander.
Captain R. G. Broadwood, 12th Lancers; Wing Commander.
Captain B. T. Mahon, 8th Hussars, Staff Officer.
Captain R. H. Adams, 2nd Dragoons, Squadron Commander.
Captain W. E. Peyton, 15th Hussars, Squadron Commander.
Captain E. Y. McMahon, 1st Dragoon Guards, Staff Officer,
special service.
Captain V. G. Whitla, 2nd Dragoon Guards, Squadron Commander,
special service.
Captain W. H. Persee, 2nd Dragoon Guards, Squadron Commander,
special service.
Captain N. M. Smyth (attached Intelligence Department),
special service.
Royal Artillery.
Brevet Colonel H. M. L. Rundle, C.M.G., D.S.O., Chief of
Staff.
Major (temporary Lieut.-Colonel) C. S. B. Parsons, Commanding Egyptian Artillery.
Brevet Major F. R.
Wingate, C.B., D.S.O., Director of Military Intelligence.
Captain N. E. Young, Commanding Horse Battery.
Captain C. E. Lawrie, Commanding Maxim Battery.
Captain M. Peak, Commanding Field Battery. Captain H.
Oldfield, Royal Marine Artillery, Commanding a Gunboat.
Brevet Major G. E. Benson, Brigade Major Mounted Corps (until invalided), special service.
Captain C.
H. de Rougemont, Commanding a Gunboat, special service.
Royal Engineers.
Captain W. F. H. S. Kincaid, A.A.G., Infantry Division.
Captain W. S. Gordon, Director of Stores.
Lieutenant E. P. C. Girouard, Director of Railways.
Lieutenant A. G. Stevenson, Railway Staff.
Lieutenant R. Polwhele (since dead), Railway Staff.
Lieutenant M. G. E. Manifold, Staff Officer of Telegraphs.
Lieutenant E. H. S. Cater, General Duty.
Brevet Major A. G.
Hunter Weston, General Duty, special service.
Lieutenant H. L. Pritchard, General Duty, special service.
Lieutenant R. Blakeney, General Duty, special service.
Infantry.
Brevet Colonel A. Hunter, D.S.O., Royal Lancashire Regiment,
Commanding Infantry Division.
Lieutenant - Colonel W. F. D. Cochrane, H.P. lines of
communication.
Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) G E. Lloyd, D.S.O.,
South Staffordshire Regiment, Governor Suakin District.
Brevet Major J. G. Maxwell, D.S.O., Royal Highlanders, commanding 3rd Infantry Brigade.
Brevet Major B.
F. David, Royal Marine Light infantry, commanding 4th Infantry
Brigade.
Major H. A. Macdonald, D.S.O., Royal Fusiliers, commanding
2nd Infantry Brigade.
Captain (local and temporary Major) H. W. Jackson, Gordon
Highlanders, commanding 11th Sudanese.
Major G. W. H. Pain, Worcester Regiment, commanding 9th
Sudanese.
Major J. Collinson, Northamptonshire Regiment, commanding
13th Sudanese.
Brevet Major C. V. F. Townshend, C.B., Indian Service Corps,
commanding 12th Sudanese.
Captain (temporary Major) J. Sillem, Welsh Regiment,
commanding 3rd Battalion.
Captain (temporary Major) R. H. G. Heygate, Border Regiment,
commanding 1st Battalion.
Captain (temporary Major) R. J. Tudway, Essex Regiment,
commanding Camel Corps.
Captain (temporary Major) H. M. Sidney, Duke of Cornwall's
Light Infantry, commanding 10th Sudanese.
Captain (temporary Major), H. P. Shekleton, South Lancashire
Regiment, commanding 2nd Battalion.
Captain (temporary Major) W. S. Sparkes, Welsh Regiment,
commanding 4th Battalion.
Captain (temporary Major) T. E. Hickman, D.S.O., Worcester
Regiment, Assistant Adjutant-General Infantry Division (until
invalided).
Captain F. J. Nason, Scottish Rifles, Brigade Major 1st
Brigade.
Captain V. T. Bunbury, Leicestershire Regiment, 13th
Sudanese.
Captain H. T. Godden, Bedfordshire Regiment, Brigade Major
3rd Brigade.
Captain F. J. Pink, D S.O., Royal West Surrey Regiment, 3rd
Battalion.
Captain L. St. C. Nicholson, Liverpool Regiment, 4th
Battalion.
Captain St. G. C. Henry, Northumberland Fusiliers, Camel
Corps.
Captain D. G. Prendergast, South Lancashire Regiment, 10th
Sudanese.
Captain S. F. Judge, D.S.O., Shropshire Light Infantry,
Brigade-Major, 4th Brigade.
Captain F. G. Anley, Essex Regiment, 2nd Battalion.
Captain C. E. Keith-Falconer, Northumberland Fusiliers, 13th
Sudanese.
Captain A. F. King, Royal Lancashire Regiment, Camel Corps.
Captain J. R. O'Connell, Shropshire Light Infantry, 3rd
Battalion.
Captain H. G. Fitton, Royal Berkshire Regiment, D.A.A.G.,
Infantry Division.
Captain J. K. Watson, King's Royal Rifle Corps, Aide-de-camp.
Captain E. A. Stanton, Oxfordshire Light Infantry, 11th
Sudanese.
Captain R. S. Webber, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 12th Sudanese.
Captain L. F. Green Wilkinson, Rifle Brigade, Camel Corps.
Captain C. Fergusson, Grenadier Guards, 10th Sudanese.
Captain M. A. C. B. Fenwick, Royal Sussex Rifles (since
dead), 10th Sudanese.
Lieutenant F. M. Carleton, Royal Lancaster Regiment, 4th
Battalion.
Lieutenant H. H. F. Farmar, King's Royal Rifle Corps (since
dead), 13th Sudanese.
Lieutenant E. G. T. Bainbridge, East Kent Regiment, 1st
Battalion.
Lieutenant G. de H. Smith, Indian Staff Corps, 11th Sudanese.
Lieutenant E. P. Strickland, Norfolk Regiment, 2nd Battalion.
Lieutenant H. V. Ravenscroft, Manchester Regiment, 9th
Sudanese.
Lieutenant H. C. B. Hopkinson, Seaforth Highlanders, 12th
Sudanese.
Lieutenant A. R. Hoskins, North Staffordshire Regiment, 9th
Sudanese.
Special Service.
Second Lieutenant T. H. Healey, Cameron Highlanders,
Transport Department.
Major D. F. Lewis, Cheshire Regiment, Commanding 1st Infantry
Brigade.
Major F. W. Kitchener, West Yorkshire Regiment, Director of
Transport.
Brevet Major E. R. Owen, D.S.O., Lancashire Fusiliers (since
dead), with Irregulars.
Brevet Major A. B. Thruston, Oxfordshire Light Infantry, with
Irregulars.
Major C. G. Martyr, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry,
A.A.G., Head-Quarters' Staff.
Major W. R. T. Wallace, Gloucester Regiment, Commanding 15th
Battalion.
Captain L. C. Sherer, Leicester Regiment, Transport
Department.
Captain B. R. Mitford, Surrey Regiment, Brigade Major 2nd
Brigade.
Captain S. Willcock, Gloucester Regiment, 15th Battalion.
Captain E. M. Jackson, Indian Staff Corps, 11th
Sudanese.
Lieutenant J. H. G. M. Lord Athlumney, Coldstream. Guards, Staff Officer, Infantry Division.
Lieutenant
E. FitzClarence, Dorset Regiment, 10th Sudanese.
Lieutenant Lord E. H. Cecil, Grenadier Guards, Aide-de-Camp.
Army Service Corps.
Lieutenant-Colonel J. Rogers, Director of Supplies.
Quarter-Master (Hon. Captain) W. H. Drage, D:A.A.G.,
head-Quarter Staff.
Lieutenant C. E. G. Blunt, Staff Officer of Supplies.
Lieutenant F. J. L. Howard, Staff Officer of Supplies.
Medical Staff.
Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel J. Gallwey, M.D., Principal
Medical Officer.
Surgeon-Major G. D. Hunter, Senior Medical Officer.
Surgeon-Captain R. H. Penton, Medical Staff. Surgeon-Captain
H. E. H. Smith, Medical Staff.
Surgeon-Captain C. S. Spong, Medical Staff. Surgeôn-Captain
H. N. Dunn, M.B., Medical Staff.
Surgeon Captain J. E. Trask, Medical Staff (since dead).
Veterinary Department.
Veterinary-Captain G. R. Griffith,
Principal Veterinary Surgeon.
Veterinary Lieutenant W. D. Smith, special service.
List of Warrant Officers and Non-commissioned Officers
deserving of mention :-
Staff Sergeant Major W. E. Bailey, Army Service Corps,
Egyptian Army.
Squadron Sergeant Major Blake, 17th Lancers, Egyptian Army.
Colour-Sergeant McKey, Grenadier Guards, Egyptian Army.
Colour - Sergeant Flint, Dorset Regiment, Egyptian Army.
Colour - Sergeant Kelham, East Kent Regiment, Egyptian Army.
Sergeant Buckingham, Grenadier Guards, Egyptian Army.
Sergeant Russell, Grenadier Guards, Egyptian Army.
Sergeant Brockway, Grenadier Guards, Egyptian Army.
Sergeant P. Ede, Royal Marine Artillery, special service.
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(Signed) HERBERT KITCHENER, Sirdar. To Major-General Knowles,
C.B.,General Officer Commanding in Egypt. |
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War Office, November 17, 1896.
WITH reference to the Notice in the Gazette the 3rd instant,
relative to the operations of the Dongola Expeditionary Force,
the names of the following Officers should be added to the list
of those mentioned at the end of the Sirdar's Despatch of 30th
September, 1896, as Officers whose services are deserving of
special mention :-
Surgeon-Captain P. H. Whiston, Army Medical Staff (employed with the Egyptian Army).
Captain C. M.
Mathew, Durham Light Infantry, Army Ordnance Department.
Lieutenant G. F. Gorringe, Royal Engineers
(employed with the Egyptian Army).
With reference .to the same Despatch--
" Sergeant Russell, Grenadier Guards, Egyptian Army," should read " Sergeant Russell, Scots Guards, Egyptian Army."