” Peter Leitch.
” Joseph J. Stanton.
Sergeant John Paul.
” Samuel Cole.
Corporal Joseph T. Collins.
Those decorated by Her Majesty with the Victoria Cross for acts of bravery performed by them before the enemy, were:—
| Corporal | John Ross. |
| ” | William J. Lendrim. |
| Private | John Perie. |
Noted for their care and intelligence in the discharge of difficult and trying duty, the following non-commissioned officers, recommended by Sir Harry Jones, were appointed by Lord Panmure to be conductors of engineer stores, with the salaries affixed to their names.
| Colour-sergeant George Pringle | 100l. | a-year. |
| ” Alexander M. McLeod | 90l. | ” |
| Sergeant William Dickson | 80l. | ” |
| Colour-sergeant Benjamin Castledine | 80l. | ” |
| ” George Wohlmann | 70l. | ” |
To hold these non-combatant situations, they were, so to speak, seconded, and retained possession of their regimental allowances; but when no longer required for the appointments, they fell back into their old ranks in the corps.