Private Francis Fitzpatrick 94th Regiment
(Operations against Sekukuni 1879)
(Joint citation with Private
Thomas Flawn)
In recognition of their gallant conduct during the
attack on Sekukuni's Town on the 28th November last, in carrying
out of action Lieutenant Dewar, 1st Dragoon Guards, when badly
wounded. At the time when he received his wound, Lieutenant
Dewar had with him only Privates Flawn and Fitzpatrick, and six
of the Native Contingent, and, being incapable of moving without
assistance, the natives proceeded to carry him down the hill,
when about thirty of the enemy appeared in pursuit about 40
yards in the rear, whereupon the men of the Native Contingent
deserted Lieutenant Dewar, who must have been killed but for the
devoted gallantry of Privates Flawn and Fitzpatrick, who carried
him alternately, one covering the retreat and firing on the
enemy.
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