Arrah in 1857... / edited by G.F.T. Leather.

Date:: 1893

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maintained their position under a tremendous fire. My thanks also to Dr. Thornton, who, though suffering from indisposition, has been unremitting in his attention to our sick and wounded. Ensign Oldfield, who was wounded in the face by a rifle ball, was nevertheless most efficient in his post, namely with the two guns on the left. Lieutenant Wylde (of the late 40th Bengal Regiment) our Interpreter, rendered us great assistance, —skirmishing with our men when they were thus employed, charging with our line, and performing all his other duties with extreme intelligence. I flatter myself that with respect to the conduct of the Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates of the 5th Fusiliers, no comments or recommendations to praise can be required at my hands. I wish to avail myself of this opportunity of acknowledging the many services which the Gentlemen Volunteers of our force have rendered to the men of the 5th Fusiliers. I have &c. (Signed) FERDINAND W. L’ESTRANGE, Captain 5th Fusiliers. To the Assistant Adjutant General, &c., &c. Dinapore.