Sir George A. Wood to Master-General, 24 June, 1815.
| Major W. N. Ramsay, | R.H.A., | ·· | Killed. |
| Major R. M. Cairnes | ” | ·· | Killed. |
| Major G. Beane | ” | ·· | Killed. |
| Major J. B. Parker | ” | ·· | Severely wounded: leg amputated. |
| Major R. Bull | ” | ·· | Slightly wounded. |
| Captain Whinyates | ” | ·· | Slightly wounded. |
| Captain Dansey | ” | ·· | Slightly wounded. |
| Captain Macdonald | ” | ·· | Slightly wounded. |
| Captain Webber | ” | ·· | Slightly wounded. |
| Lieutenant Strangwaysr | ” | ·· | Slightly wounded. |
| Lieutenant Brereton | ” | ·· | Severely, not dangerously. |
| Lieutenant Robe | ” | ·· | Severely, (since dead). |
| Lieutenant Smith | ” | ·· | Slightly wounded. |
| Lieutenant Cromie | ” | ·· | Severely: both legs amputated. |
| Lieutenant Forster | ” | ·· | Severely: not dangerously. |
| Lieutenant Crawford | ” | ·· | Slightly wounded. |
| Lieutenant Day | ” | ·· | Slightly wounded. |
| Major H. Baynes | R.A. | ·· | Slightly wounded. |
| Captain Bolton | ” | ·· | Killed. |
| Major Lloyd | ” | ·· | Severely wounded (died). |
| Captain Napier | ” | ·· | Severely wounded. |
| Lieutenant Spearman | ” | ·· | Severely wounded. |
| Lieutenant R. Manners | ” | ·· | Severely, (since dead). |
| Lieutenant Harvey | ” | ·· | Severely, right arm amputated. |
| Lieutenant Poole | ” | ·· | Severely, not dangerously. |
Dated 24 June, 1815.
The numerical losses, as shown by Sir George Wood in his official return to the Ordnance, were as follows:—
| Officers. | Sergeants. | Rank and File. | Horses. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Horse Artillery— | ||||
| Killed | 3 | 1 | 31 | 229 |
| Wounded | 14 | 8 | 107 | 59 |
| Missing | 0 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| Total | 17 | 9 | 145 | 309 |
| Royal Artillery— | ||||
| Killed | 1 | 0 | 19 | 80 |
| Wounded | 7 | 4 | 61 | 34 |
| Missing | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| Total | 8 | 4 | 82 | 126 |
| King’s German Legion Artillery— | ||||
| Killed | 1 | 1 | 10 | 47 |
| Wounded | 6 | 1 | 47 | 44 |
| Missing | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 58 | 94 |
| General Total | 32 | 15 | 285 | 529 |
There were two field brigades, which formed part of the Duke of Wellington’s army, but which were not brought up in time for the battle, although they were of great importance during the subsequent siege operations against the fortresses. Their armament was the same as that of the Vide ‘Hist. R.A.’ vol. i. p. 221. others; and one of them, Captain Brome’s, would appear to have been in position, although not engaged;—possibly detached at Hal. The officers with these, and their numbers, were as follows:-
| Total of all Ranks. | |
|---|---|
| Captain Brome’s Brigade, now 2 Battery, 13th Brigade, R.A. | |
| 2nd Captain J. E. G. Parker | 106 |
| Lieutenant Saunders | |
| Lieutenant Cater | |
| Lieutenant Molesworth | |
| Major G. W. Unett, now 3 Battery, 7th Brigade, R.A. | |
| 2nd Captain Browne | 106 |
| Lieutenant Lawson | |
| Lieutenant Montagu |
These brigades received the boon service granted for the battle of Waterloo under a Horse Guards’ decision, which was promulgated in Paris on the 5th September, 1815, including among Waterloo men all troops, which had on the 18th June been employed either in the village of Waterloo, or had been detached to the right to prevent the advance of the enemy towards Brussels by Hal.
The companies which were present with small-arm ammunition, or which furnished detachments for that service, will be found in the chapters on the various battalions.
The commendations passed on the corps generally for its services at Waterloo will be found in Appendix A, in support of the argument therein contained. But it may be interesting to the friends or descendants of individual officers, who were present, and who specially distinguished themselves, to read extracts from the reports sent to the Ordnance. These Dated Le Cateau, 24 June, 1815. will be given without comment. “I feel,” wrote Sir George Wood, “that I should particularly mention that I wish Lieutenant-Colonel Sir John May may succeed to one of the vacant troops; and I do assure you the conduct of Major Lloyd was conspicuous to the whole army. This officer and Captain Mercer[48] are candidates for the other vacant troop. Captain Mercer was the senior second captain in the field, and behaved nobly. I must also mention that Lieutenant Louis commanded Major Bull’s troop for some time. Lieutenant Sandilands was the only officer left with the command of poor Major Ramsay’s troop, the rest of the officers being wounded. I beg to mention him to your protection, as well as Lieutenants Coles and Wells, whom I have appointed to do duty with the Horse Artillery, and I beg you will use your interest with the Master-General that they may be confirmed.... I shall certainly give in the name of Captain Macdonald for brevet promotion; it was with great difficulty that he could be made quit the field when severely wounded,—as well as Lieutenant Brereton, who remained in the field of battle until Lieutenant-Colonel Macdonald ordered him to the rear, to have his wounds dressed.... Although Lieutenant-Colonel Gold was in command of a Division of Artillery in the field, I beg you will mention to the Master-General that I have received great benefit from his advice and zeal, during the time I have commanded the Artillery in the Pays-Bas.... I beg leave to mention that Lieutenant Bloomfield was both days in the field with me; and should he wish at some future time to be posted to the Horse Brigade, I hope he will not be forgot.” In another despatch to General Macleod, Sir George Wood wrote as follows: “I must call your particular attention to the officers who attended me personally in the field, whose merits I beg to recommend to the consideration of His Lordship the Master-General.” These officers were Lieutenant-Colonel Sir A. Frazer, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir J. Hartmann, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir A. Dickson, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir J. May, Captain Baynes, Brigade Major, Lieutenants Coles, Bloomfield, Bell, and Meëlmann—all of whom were mentioned by name.