FOR D.S.O.
Captain N.C. Taylor, 14th Bengal Lancers.
This gentleman filled the post of adjutant (difficult in a corps like mine) with great judgment, and fulfilled his arduous duties to my entire satisfaction. He behaved splendidly under fire on many trying occasions, displayed great coolness and self-reliance, and proved himself a dashing and able leader, and was of much service to me throughout the campaign. (Brevet Major.)
Captain L.H. Noblett, Royal Irish Rifles.
In command of B Company Lumsden’s Horse. I cannot speak too highly of this gentleman as a leader of Mounted Infantry. His services to me from the raising of the corps until its disbandment were invaluable—clear-headed and cool in any circumstances; and the way he handled his men in action won their unbounded confidence and mine. To raise or lead a corps of Mounted Infantry I know no one I would sooner select. (Brevet Major.)
Captain J.H.B. Beresford, 3rd Sikhs.
Commanded A Company Lumsden’s Horse. This gentleman took immense trouble and interest in his company from start to finish, displaying much tact in handling his men, with whom he was a great favourite. As a soldier I can only say his long and honourable record added herewith speaks for itself. (Brevet Major.)
Previous War Services
| Burmese Expedition, | 1886-7 | Medal with clasp. | ||
| Hazara | ” | 1888 | Clasp. | |
| Miranzai | ” | 1891 | — | |
| Hazara | ” | 1891 | Clasp. | |
| Waziristan | ” | 1894-5. | Action at Wana | Clasp. |
North-West Frontier of India, 1897-8. Operations on the Samana and in the Kurram Valley during August and September 1897. Medal with two clasps.