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.

 

Cairo, October 14, 1896.

 SIR,  

(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.  
  (Signed) C. B. KNOWLES, Major-General, Commanding in Egypt.
   
   
Despatch from Major-General Sir H.H. Kitchener, K.C.M.G., C.B., dated Dongola, 30th September, 1896.
   
 

Dongola, September 30, 1896.

 SIR,  

     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.

  (Signed) HERBERT KITCHENER, Sirdar. To Major-General Knowles, C.B.,General Officer Commanding in Egypt.
   
   

 

 

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."

 

 
 
 

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