The Lists are compiled from different sources, the primary being the indispensable “Casualty Roll for the Indian Mutiny, 1857-59: The Casualties to All Regiments of the British Army, Naval Brigade and Europeans Serving in the Bengal, Madras and Bombay Armies” by I.T.Tavender (1983). To cross reference I have also used “Selections of the Letters and Dispatches preserved in the Military Department of the Government of India 1857-58, Vol I, edited by George W. Forrest. I have, where ever possible, written in the numerical returns as stated in Forrest’s book.
The Appendix in Volume II of Reverend J. Cave-Brown’s work “Punjab and Delhi in1857” provides further names, however he is not always clear as to which regiment the men belonged. As such, the names are transcribed exactly as found in the work. The entries given are simply Artillery and Engineer.
I have also referred to glosters.tripod.com and FIBIS. As with other lists on this site, I have attempted to make it as complete as possible however there is never any conclusive way to ascertain that it is absolutely accurate. However, it should give you, my readers, an idea of the terrible cost of this war; please bear in mind that this deals only with the month of July 1857, before Delhi.
Several entries have a listing in brackets next to the name – this indicates which regiment the officer originally served with.As regiments mutinied or disbanded, their officers and men would be left with, in effect, nothing to do. Those who could found employment in other regiments or formed into volunteer corps. When possible, I have indicated this in the entry as well.
The list is divided by date and then by regiment, which should make it easier to navigate.
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1st of July
1/60th of Foot
Privates
Knight, William – severely wounded
Moore, Henry – died of wounds
3rd Bengal Native Infantry
Lieutenant James Yorke (attached to the 4th Sikhs) died of wounds sustained on the 19th of June
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Gunners
Loam, Patrick -wounded
Murphy, Thomas – killed in action
2nd of July
1/60th of Foot
Privates
Knox, William – died of wounds
Smith, John – died of wounds
2nd Bengal European Fusiliers
Private Lawrence Keen – died of wounds
Bengal Horse Artillery
Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Murray Mackenzie – severely wounded. Died at Simla, 5th of October.
Aged 44. Born in Middlesex in 1814. Son of John & Helen. Joined Bengal Artillery in 1828. He served as a captain with the 1st Brigade, Bengal Horse Artillery in the 1845-46 Sutlej Campaign (First Sikh War).
In 1847, he married Emily Gershoma Watson the daughter of Major General Archibald Watson, in Allahabad. During the 2nd Sikh War (1848-1849), he served under General Whish at the Siege of Multan.
Captain Mackenzie went on to serve with the 1st Brigade, Bengal Horse Artillery at the Siege of Delhi after his previous command, the 4th BNI had mutinied at Neemuch. It would be reformed, but only with European troops. He would rise to Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel shorly before he was wounded on the 2nd of July.
He lies buried at Simla, New Cemetery “Sacred to the memory of Lt. Colonel Murray Mackenzie, Bengal Horse Artillery, died 5th October 1857 from the effect of wounds received at Delhi, aged 44 years.”
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Sergeant John Green – wounded
Gunner George Cook – dangerously wounded, died of wounds
Sirmoor Battalion
2 Rank and File wounded
3rd of July
Bengal Field Artillery
Corporal George Edwards – dangerously wounded, died of wounds
4th of July, Action at Alipore
In returns, Brevet Major John Coke reports 2 killed, 19 wounded, 7 horses wounded
6th Dragoon Guards
Private Timothy Doolan – slightly wounded
1/60th of Foot
Lance Sergeant Hugh Walmsley – severely wounded by musketball in the left thigh. He was sent back to England with the other invalids of the mutiny- His wound never healed and he died shortly after arriving at Gravesend, aged 30.
61st Foot
Privates
Harrison;James- wounded
Teehan, Michael – severely wound in right leg
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Gunner John Crowley – wounded
Bengal Field Artillery
Gunner Thomas Ireland – wounded in shoulder
Guides Cavalry
7 wounded, rank and file
1st Punjab Infantry
1 Non- Commissioned Officer wounded
7 wounded, rank and file
3rd Company, 3rd Battalion, Artillery and No 14 Light Field Battery
1 Rank and File killed
5th of July
1/60th of Foot
Private Patick Cain – died of wounds
3rd Bengal Native Infantry
Ensign O.J. Chalmers (attached to the Guides Corps) – sightly wounded
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Gunner Michael Lynch – wounded
6th of July
75th Foot
Private Thomas Connor – slightly wounded in arm and hip
8th of July
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Gunner William Thomson – wounded
9th of July
In the numerical return for the 9th of July, Deputy Assistant Adjutant General of the Field Force, R.S. Ewart reports 40 killed, 172 wounded and11 missing
1st Battalion, 8th Foot
Captain E.G. Daniell – severely wounded
Lieutenant William Hext Mounsteven – killed in action. Aged 19. Son of Lieut-Colonel William Mountsteven (late-79th Highlanders). Memorial at St. Petrocs Church, Dartmouth, Devon – “To the glory of God and in memory of William Mountsteven Ensign 8th The King’s Regt killed in action before Delhi 9th July 1857.”
Sergeants
Jones, David – killed in action
Ketton, George – killed in action
Laydon, Charles – severely wounded
Corporal John Syme – severely wounded
Privates
Bane, Andrew – dangerously wounded, died of wounds, died of wounds 14th of July
Bishop George – killed in action
Bone, William -wounded
Castles, Richard – severely wounded in the abdomen and hand
Connor, Patrick – killed in action
Curren, Christopher – killed in action
Farrell, John – killed in action
Gallagher, John – killed in action
Garlick, John – dangerously wounded, died of wounds 17th of September
Grieves, William – killed in action
Holt, William – severely wounded in the right arm
Williamson, Hugh – killed in action
1/60th of Foot
Colour Sergeant James Baker, severely wounded
Lance Corporal James Ward – slightly wounded
Sergeant Thomas Brown – severely wounded
Privates
Aldridge, Richard – severely wounded
Cooper, Henry – slightly wounded
Davy, Daniel – slightly wounded
Donnell, John – slightly wounded
Grindley, John – killed in action
McCarthy, Denis – severely wounded
Musgrove, Henry – dangerously wounded
Orme, William – severely wounded
Patmore, James – severely wounded
Rattray, David – dangerously wounded
Richardson, John – severely wounded
Smith, Richard – dangerously wounded
Walsh, John – slightly wounded
Wolfe, Michael – slightly wounded
61st Foot
Captain Henry Edward Hillman Burnside – slight sword cut to the hand
Lieutenant Charles J. Griffith – slightly wounded in leg by shell
Lieutenant T.B. Hutton – slightly
Ensign Edwin Andros – slightly wounded in upper lip at Delhi Camp
Sergeant Major Henry Baker – slightly wounded in leg
Privates
Dorrell, George -wounded in the abdomen
Dunne, Michael – severely wounded in the shoulder – invalided, January 13th, 1859, aged 40.
Peacock, Thomas – slight bullet graze on leg
Shepherd, Major severely wound wound in head
2nd Bengal European Fusiliers
Captain David Kemp (5th BNI) severely wounded
Privates
Asher, Henry -wounded in leg
Conway, Morgan – severely wounded in back
Gardner, John – dangerously wounded in leg, amputated
Gibbons, Thomas – severely wounded in leg
Hertzell, Frederick – severely wounded in left elbow
Hogan, Michael – severely wounded in arm
Logan, Constantine – wounded in groin
Mahoney, John -wounded in right shoulder
Murray, Hugh – severe sword cuts in back and head
Bengal Horse Artillery
First Lieutenant James Hills – dangerously wounded
Born in 1833 in Neechindipur,Bengal, he was the son of James and Charlotte Hills. Educated in Edinburgh he joined the Addiscombe Military Seminary in 1851 and was commissioned into the Bengal Artillery in 1853. For his action on the 9th of July, Hills would be rewarded with the Victoria Cross. He changed his name to Hills-Johnes, following his marriage to Elizabeth Johnes in 1882.
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 2nd Troop
Gunners
McDonald, John – wounded
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Stewart, Alexander – killed in action
3rd Brigade, 3rd Troop
Gunner Thomas McDonnell – slightly wounded
Bengal Field Artillery
Corporal James McGowan – severely wounded in groin
Charles Stapleton – severely wounded in thigh
Bombardier John Delaney – severely wounded, right leg amputated
Gunners
Ashford, John – wounded in shoulder
Berry, John – severely wounded, right leg amputated
Males, John – severel wounded in arm
Morrow, William – slightly wounded in arm
Williamson, Adam – slightly wounded in leg
Unposted Recruits – Bengal Field Artillery
Gunner John Baron- slightly wounded in hip
Gunner Charles Kent -killed in action
Gunner John Ward – severely wounded in knee by shell splinter
Artillery
Second-Lieutenant M. Elliott – severely wounded
Corps of Guides
Infantry
6 Rank and File – killed
1 Subadar – wounded
1 Jemadar – wounded
26 Rank and File – wounded
Sirmoor Battalion
Lieutenant A.H. Eckford (69th BNI) – slightly wounded
7 Rank and File- killed
1 Subadar – wounded
1 Jemadar – wounded
23 Rank and File – wounded
9th Irregular Cavalry
3 Rank and File – killed
1 Rank and File – wounded
5 Rank and File – missing (deserted)
4th Sikh Infantry
Lieutenant A. Pullan – (36th BNI)- severely wounded
1 Subadar – killed
6 Rank and File – killed
1 Jemadar – wounded
16 Rank and File – wounded
Sikh Company of Artillery
1 Non-Commissioned Officer – killed
1 Rank and File -wounded
3 Rank and File- missing
Pioneers
2 Rank and File – Killed
10th of July
75th Foot
Privates
Kelly, John – slightly wounded in right leg
Loughlan, Michael – wounded in hip
Thompson, George – slightly wounded in scalp
Bengal Horse Artillery
3rd Brigade, 3rd Troop
Sergeant Thomas Murdock – dangerously wounded, died of wounds
11th of July
2nd Bengal European Fusiliers
Private William McMahon – died of wounds
12th of July
75th Foot
Privates
Dinsdale, John – slightly wounded
Knights, Samuel – slightly wounded
1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Private John Gallant – killed in action
2nd Bengal European Fusiliers
Corporal Joseph Thompson – killed in action
Private William Wake -wounded in abdomen
Webster, James – killed in action
60th Bengal Native Infantry
Lieutenant Frederick Charles Innes – slightly wounded
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Sergeant Peter Pindar – wounded
Bengal Field Artillery
Bugler Thomas Beards – slight wounded in head
14th of July
In the returns for the 14th of July, Commander of the Field Force, Major General T.Reed and Deputy Assistant Adjutant General R.S. Ewart report 15 killed, 193 wounded and 2 missing
Staff
Brigadier-General Neville Bowles Chamberlain (Act.Adj.Gen.) – severely wounded
Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1820, the third son of Sir Henry Chamberlain, 1st Baronet, consul general and charge d’affaires in Brazil, Chamberlain was raised in England and educated by a private tutor. He entered the Royal Military Academy in 1833, where he earned a reputation for fighting and his rebellious nature. The academy was not a success and he was withdrawn in 1834. After threathening his father he would join the British Legion, his father used his contacts to gain for his son a commission in the Bengal Native Infantry in 1837 and arrived in India the same year.
Although he initially joined the 12th BNI in Barrackpore, Chamberlain was posted to the 55th BNI in Lucknow but by 1838 he transferred to the 16th BNI in Delhi who were on their way to to Afghanistan. Chamberlain joined in time to see active duty in the 1st Afghan War, with the Army of the Indus, serving in the 1st Brigade, 1st Division under Sir Willoughby Cotton.
Promoted to Lieutenant in 1842, he transferred to the 1st Cavalry and returned to Afghanistan, taking part in the march from Kandahar to Kabul the same year. He would survive the retreat from Kabul in 1842.
In 1843, he would take part in the Battle of Maharajpur in 1843 during the Gwalior Campaign, serving now with the Governor-General’s Bodyguard. he became military secretary to the Governor of Bombay in 1846 and Brigade Major with the Bengal Irregular Cavalry in 1848.
Chamberlain would find himself on active service again through the 2nd Sikh War after which his career, as one of Henry Lawrence’s young men, a more civil nature. However by 1854, and promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel, Chamberlain was given the command of the Punjab Irregular Frontier Force and led numerous expeditions along the wild frontier.
Although severely wounded, his part in the mutiny was far from over.
Captain Frederick Sleigh Roberts – wounded
Born in Kanpur in 1832 to General Sir Abraham Roberts, Frederick would educated in Eton, Sandhurst and the Addiscombe before entering the EICo army as second-lieutenant, Bengal Artillery, in 1851. He served as ADC to his father in 1852 and transferred to the Bengal Horse Artillery in 1854, promoted to lieutenant in May 1857.
On the 14th of July, Roberts was leading the retreat back to the city, when, realising the horses pulling th guns were becoming increasing unmanageable, very likely from fear, Roberts endevoured to settle them, patting their heads and holding their reigns. He suddenly felt a tremendous blow to the back which “made me faint and sic and I was afraid I should not remain on my horse.” He managed to ride back with the guns and return to camp where he found he had been shot in the back, the bullet just missing his spine. It had struck the pouch he carried for his pistol caps which had providentially shifted around to his back, and had taken the brunt of the shot.
Captain Frederick Sleigh Roberts would end his career as one of the most successful military commanders of his generation, best known for his exceptionally well planned campaigns that always resulted in low casualties and had few unexpected crises. Affectionately known as “Bobs” his career would span 50 years, 41 of which he spent in India.
1st Battalion, 8th Foot
Lieutenant W.W. Pogson – dangerously wounded, died of wounds 23rd of July
1/60th of Foot
Privates
Bergin, Dennis – severely wounded
Brigman, John – dangerously wounded at Hindu Rao’s House
Donnell, John – slightly wounded
Mulvany, Thomas – severely wounded
Murphy, Patrick – slightly wounded
75th Foot
Lieutenant George Charles Norris Faithfull – slighty wounded. Died of wounds at Ambala, 31st of October.
Buried at Ambala Cemetery – “Sacred to the memory of Lieut. G.C.N. Faithfull H.M.s 75th Regiment. A soldier zealous and true counting his life as nothing so he but discharged his duty to his Country. He died at Umballa Oct. 31st 1857. Aged 26.”
Lieutenant C.R. Rivers – slightly wounded, died of cholera
1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Lieutenant J. W. Daniell – severely wounded
1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Private John McDonald – killed in action
Murray, George C. – killed in action
Roy, Alexander – killed in action
2nd Bengal European Fusiliers
Lieutenant F.N. Walker (60th BNI) – wounded
Bengal Horse Artillery
3rd Brigade, 2nd Troop
Gunners
Carey, Patrick – dangerously wounded, died of wounds
Lindsay, John -killed in action
3rd Brigade, 3rd Troop
Sergeant Henry Crane – killed in action
Bombardier Joseph Flower – killed in action
Farrier Andrew Murphy – wounded
Trumpeter – William Morrison – wounded
Bengal Field Artillery
Second Lieutenant Penton Thompson – severely wounded
Corporal John Barey – slightly wounded in left side and foot
Corporal Edward Lynam – wounded in left thumb, amputated
Bengal Engineers
Lieutenant H.A.L. Carnegie – slightly wounded
Bombay Engineers
Lieutenant J.T. Walker – severely wounded
Pioneers
3 Rank and File Wounded
Corps of Guides
Lieutenant A.W. Murray, (42nd BNI)- severely wounded
Cavalry
2 Rank and File – wounded
Infantry
Lieutenant Harry de Brett (57th BNI) – slightly wounded
Lieutenant C.W. Hawes, (38th BNI) Adjutant, – slightly wounded
Lieutenant R.H. Shebbeare (60th BNI) – slightly wounded in three places
3 Rank and File – killed
3 Subalterns – wounded
1 Jemandar – wounded
2 Non-Commissioned Officers – wounded
19 Rank and File – wounded
Sirmoor Battalion
Lieutenant Harry D.E.W. Chester (36th BNI) – slightly wounded
Lieutenant Sutherland Ross (9th BNI) – slightly wounded, died of cholera
Lieutenant A. Tulloch (20th BNI) – severely wounded
3 Rank and File killed
1 Non-commissioned Officer wounded
30 Rank and File wounded
1st Punjab Infantry
Lieutenant HughT. Pollock (35th BNI) – severely wounded
4 Non-commissioned Officers – killed
4 Rank and File – killed
1 Subadar – wounded
4 Jemadars – wounded
23 Rank and File – wounded
Major Coke’s Cavalry Troop
2 Rank and File – wounded
Hodson’s Horse
1 Jemadar -wounded
4th Sikhs
1 Rank and File – wounded
15th of July
75th Foot
Privates
Butt, James – severely wounded in right arm
Cocksedge, George – slightly wounded in left side
1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Private Thomas Tupper – died of wounds
16th of July
1/60th of Foot
Private Edward Clifford – died of wounds
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Gunners
Painter, J. – wounded
Somerville, David – wounded
17th of July
1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Private John Mealon -killed in action
18th of July
In the returns for the 18th of July, Brigadier General A. Wilson and Deputy Assistant Adjutant General E.S. Ewart report 13 killed, 69 wounded and 2 missing
6th Dragoon Guards
Private William Carr – dangerously wounded, died of wounds 20th of July
Tighe, Patrick – slightly wounded
1st Battalion, 8th Foot
Private Henry James – severely wounded
1/60th of Foot
Corporal Thomas Courtenay – dangerously wounded
Privates
Brown, John – killed in action
Chiute, John .- severely wounded
Davy, Daniel – slightly wounded
McGee, John – severely wounded
Reynolds, William – slightly wounded
61st Foot
Lieutenant W.H.W. Pattoun – severely wounded
Sergeant Henry Stephens – killed in action
Privates
Brady, Hugh – killed in action
Gleeson, Cornelius – slightly wounded in left arm
Quinn, William – slightly wounded in right leg
75th Foot
Lieutenant William Crozier -shot through the forehead while skirmishing in Sabzi Mandi.
The “pet” of the Light Company, had been privately engaged to young lady before the mutiny. However, for reasons known only to her, the mother of the girl took sudden dislike to the Crozier and insisted her daughter break off the engagement. “She was so intemperate as to say to her daughter,“I hope he will be killed before Delhi,” and the rather imprudent girl wrote a letter to Crozier telling him her mother’s words.
The words preyed so heavily on Crozier’s mind that when he finally took Richard Barter into his confidence, he hauntingly remarked,“And I sure her wish will be gratified.” Barter tried to ridicule him out of the idea, but Crozier died was shot a few days later.
Lieutenant C.R .Rivers – slightly wounded – died of cholera. Known by the men as “Happy Jack,” Rivers died of cholera. The men took it in turns to rub his cramped legs and Barter says he has never seen such devotion as the men showed to Rivers. “…many a huge fellow have I seen cry like a child as he came out of the hospital from performing his share of the voluntary work; he had been wounded the day before he died in the afternoon of the 18th of July.“
Privates – in returns, there are 13 rank and file wounded. Tavender only lists 8
Barry, John .- slightly wounded in shoulder
Beehan, Martin – wounded in forehead by musket ball
McGloin, Hugh – severely wounded in both hips
McKenna, William – wounded in the right shoulder
Mangan, John – severely wounded in right leg
Moore, James – wounded in left side
O’Donnell, John – severely wounded in right leg
Purcell, Dennis – killed in action
Scriven, Thomas – killed in action
Shirra, James – severely wounded in left arm and right side
2nd Bengal European Fusiliers
Ensign Odlarne Coates Walter (45th BNI) – died of sunstroke while in action. Joined the army in 1856. Died at the age of 19.
Sergeant Geoghagan, Michael wounded in leg
Privates
Hamilton, Andrew – wounded in leg
Howarth, James – wounded in arm
McFarlane, Victor – wounded in thigh
Pyne, Thomas – wounded in leg
60th Bengal Native Infantry
Lieutenant T.N. Walker (attached to the 2nd Bengal Fusiliers) – slightly wounded
Artillery
2nd Lieutenant J. Chichester – slightly wounded
Bengal Field Artillery
Gunner John Doyle – killed in action
Bengal Engineers
Lieutenant M.G. Geneste – slightly wounded
2nd Lieutenant Edward Jones- dangerously wounded by cannon shot, leg amputated. Died of wounds, 24th of July. Son of Edward Jones, of Liverpool.
Grave in Rajpura Cemetery, Delhi – “Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant Edward Jones, Bengal Engineers, who was mortally wounded on the Ridge before Delhi on the 18th July and died on the 24th July 1857.”
Engineers, Sappers and Miners
1 Rank and File – wounded
Sirmoor Battalion
2 Rank and File -killed
13 Rank and File – wounded
4th Sikh Infantry
2 Rank and File -wounded
1st Punjab Infantry
8 Rank and File – wounded
Corps of Guides
Cavalry
1 Rank and File – killed
2 Non-commissioned Officers – wounded
3 Rank and File – wounded
19th of July
61st Foot
Private John Dineen – slightly wounded in left arm
75th Foot
Privates
Cates, David – wounded in arm
Horan, John – killed in action
Sexton, Edward – wounded in left arm
1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Private Joseph Seiton – killed in action
Bengal Horse Artillery
Colonel Henry Tombs – wounded
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 2nd Troop
Gunner William Cochrane – severely wounded
3rd Brigade, 3rd Troop
Bombadier William Livingston – wounded
Rough Rider James Hardwick – severely wounded
20th of July
In the returns for the 20th of July, Brigadier General A. Wilson and Deputy Assistant Adjutant General R.S. Ewart report 1 killed and 11 wounded
An action, not reported in the usual text is recorded as follows in “Selections of the Letters and Dispatches preserved in the Military Department of the Government of India 1857-58, Vol I, edited by George W. Forrest, pp 337-8
From Lieutenant-Colonel T. Seaton, C.B., Commanding Detachment, to Major R.S. Ewart, Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General, Field Force (Dated Camp Delhi, 21st July 1857)
I have the honour to report, for the information of the Brigadier General Commanding the Field Force, that having assumed command yesterday afternoon of the party named in the margin:
Her Majesty’s 75th Regiment …150
1st European Bengal Fusiliers…400
Guides – ..200
Total 750
I proceeded to carry out the instructions given to me by the Brigadier- General. I moved off at half past three, and on reaching the Trunk Road leading through Subzee Mundee, I threw the infantry of the Guides into the mass of gardens to the south of the road, and supported them by a party of the 1st European Bengal Fusiliers. I directed Lieutenant W.S.R. Hodson to sweep through the gardens in skirmishing order, feeling on to the banks of the canal to drive before him any enemy he might find, and to halt when he came in a line wit hthe picquet in the serai.
Whilst this operation was going on, I moved the column slowly down the road, halting at intervals. I rode on to the serai to make observations on the Subzee Mundee village, and enquiries as to any enemy it might contain.
The skirmishers shortly emerged from the gardens, not having met with any of the enemy or traces of any earthworks or entrenchments of any kind; I then took the column into the the Subzee Mundee village, and found it utterly deserted.
There now only remained for me to search the upper part of the gardens between the canal and the new escape cut; therefore sending the guns with a suitable guard up the road to the point from whence I started, I proceeded with the column up to the banks of the canal to within a short distance of the Phool Chudder aqueduct. Then directing the column into a cross road leading towards the camp and instructing the senior officer to march slowly along, I formed a rear guard of the Guides (those with Lieutanant Hodson), rode up the aqueduct , and examined that small corner of ground. Finding neither traces of any enemy or entrenchments, we rejoined our column.
In the meantime a small body of the enemy had come out of Trevelyangunge and followed our retiring steps, firing a considerable distance but gradually creeping up.
As we came to an open space in the midst of the mass of gardens, they got to within one hundred yards of us, and some them exposed themselves on the garden walls as if to make a rush at the rearguard; but the Guides, admirably posted by that excellent officer, Lieutenant Hodson, gave them a volley with a cheer, which drove them off precipitately, and I returned to camp without further molestation. The casualties were only 2 men slightly wounded.
1st Battalion, 8th Foot
Private William Regan – wounded
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Gunner Simon Sneeky – killed in action
Artillery
Lieutenant Thomas Eden Dickens – wounded, died of wounds July 27th.
Fourth son of William Dickens, of Cherington, Warwickshire.
Grave at Rajpura Cemetery, Delhi – “In memory of Thomas Eden Dickens. Lieutenant Bengal Artillery, who fell mortally wounded before Delhi on the 20th and died on the 27th of July 1857. Aged 25 years.”
24th Foot
Captain T.M. Greensill, Assisting Field Engineer, accidentally shot, died of wounds. Aged 29. Son of John and Eliza, of Co. Waterford.
Sirmoor Battalion
1 Rank and File – wounded
Corps of Guides
1 Non-commissioned Officer wounded
3 Rank and File – wounded
1st Regiment, Punjab Infantry
Lieutenant E.J. Travers, 2nd in Command – slightly wounded
1 Rank and File -killed
2 Rank and File – wounded
21st of July
1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Private William Duffy – died of wounds
22nd of July
Corps of Guides
Lieutenant Alexander W. Murray (42nd BNI) – severely wounded
61st Foot
Private Alexander Mitchell – killed in action
23rd of July
In the returns for the 20th of July, Brigadier General A. Wilson reports 12 killed, 39 wounded and 1 missing
1st Battalion, 8th Foot
Lieutenant W.W. Pogson – wounded
Sergeant John Brown – severely wounded in the hip
Sergeant Michael Devitt – dangerously wounded, died of wounds
Privates
Burroughs, William – severely wounded
Edgsill, William – severely wounded in right thigh
Pearce, George – Severely wounded
(The offical returns mention 7 rank an file wounded)
1/60th of Foot
Sergeant George Young – slightly wounded
61st Foot
Privates
Cleary, Thomas – wounded, died of wounds 25th of July
Frawley, Jeramiah – killed in action
Moore, William – severely wounded in leg
(The offical returns mention 4 rank and file wounded, and 1 missing)
75th Foot
Colour Sergeant Robert Helms – killed in action
Privates
Ferguson, Martin – slightly wounded
Koston, James – killed in action
Michael Murphy – wounded, died of wounds 27th of July
(The offical returns mention 8 rank and file wounded)
1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Corporal Adam Green -killed in action
Privates
Chalmers, James – died of wounds
Wilson, James – killed in action
2nd Bengal European Fusiliers
Privates
McDonald, John – wounded in hand
Smith, Arthur – wounded in leg
35th Bengal Native Infantry
Lieutenant- Colonel Thomas Seaton – severely wounded
Bengal Horse Artillery
3rd Brigade
Captain H.P. Bishop – slightly wounded
Captain A. Bunney (also Burney/Bunny)- severely wounded
Captain E.K. Money – severely wounded
Sirmoor Battalion
Field Officer – Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Drought (60th BNI) – severely wounded
1 Non-commissioned Officer -killed
1st Punjab Infantry
Captain William G. Law (10th BNI) – wounded near Mardan, 26th of May; killed in action on the 23rd of July
4th Sikhs
1Subadar -killed
1 Rank and File -killed
4 Rank and File – wounded
Corps of Guides
Infantry
1Rank and File – killed
24th of July
61st Foot
Private William Young – killed in action
75th Foot
Lieutenant H. Cowell – slightly wounded at Delhi Camp
Engineers
2nd Lieutenant Edward Jones – wounded by cannon shot. Died of wounds, 24th of July
27th of July
Staff
Park Sergeant D. Willis – mortally wounded at Delhi Camp
28th of July
1/60th of Foot
Privates
Atwell, John – severely wounded
Brennan, Edward – slightly wounded
Jones, George – dangerously wounded 20th of June, died of wounds 28th of July
29th of July
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Corporal John Hamilton – dangerously wounded, died of wounds 4th of August
3rd Brigade, 3rd Troop
Gunner Charles Lineham – wounded
31st of July
Bengal Horse Artillery
1st Brigade, 4th Troop
Gunner Edward Dellow -wounded
Bengal Field Artillery
Gunner John Haden – slightly wounded in right thigh
Richard Barter of the 75th Regiment lists the following men as having left the Ridge due either to cholera or injuries:
Ensigns Pym and Row who had carried the colours for the 75th at Badli-ki-Serai
Lieutenant Lionell Dayrell of the 66th BNI, attached to the 75th – he died at Kussowlie
Lieutenant Cowell who was accidentally shot in the leg by Lieutenant Webb of the 8th Regiment while on his bed in camp.
“The enemy came out in great force yesterday, with the intention of making a grand attack on front, rear, right and left! They came out of the Ajmere Gate like so many bees! Sorbea, my head look-out man, came to tell me the whole of Delhi had turned out. I went out to take a look round , and found it necessary to sound the alarm at once. About ten thousand, with six H.A. guns, four 9-pounders materials for making bridges &c., were seen coming up in my direction. Away I went with my old troops to take up my old position on the right and left of the right flank battery. Presently I saw another force coming round my right and making for the Rohtuck Road. This was force was evidently intending to make a rear attack; but they had the task before them they did not much relish; viz. constructing a bridge over the canal. They were busy at it until noon…While this force was at work, trying what they could do in our rear, some three thousand infantry, with four light guns, attacked me front and right flank, but they would not come close up…They had the advantage over us, the scoundrels, in point of keep themselves and their ammuntion dry, as they were able to get inth the Kissengunge buildings, whereas we were exposed to the heaviest rain until 5 P.M., when the combined attack was given up as a bad job, and they retreated with the guns, and we, poor drowned rats, to our quarters in Hindoo Rao’s House.” (Major Charles Reid writing on August 1st of the action on the 31st of July)
Contra vim mortis non crescit herba in hortis
Sources:
Selections of Letters and Dispatches Vol I edited by G.W. Forrest
Extracts of Letters and Notes Written Durning the Siege of Delhi – General Sir Charles Reid, G:C.B. (1858)
The Chaplain’s Narrative of the Siege of Delhi – Reverend John Edward Rotton, M.A.(1858)
Gunshot Injuries from the Mutiny in India with a Description of the Preparations of Gunshot Injuries Contained in the Museum at Fort Pitt – George Williamson, M.D. (1859)
The Siege of Delhi -Mutiny Memories of an Old Officer – Richard Barter, 1869 (London, the Folio Society, 1984)
The Punjab and Delhi in 1857 Vol I- Rev. J. Cave-Browne M.A. (1911)
Casualty Roll for the Indian Mutiny, 1857-59: The Casualties to All Regiments of the British Army, Naval Brigade and Europeans Serving in the Bengal, Madras and Bombay Armies” by I.T.Tavender (1983)
Mutiny Reflections 