 Outstanding soldiers of the 74th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot left Ireland in 1851; by 1860 it was serving in India. It returned to England and Scotland in 1864: the regimental depot was at Aberdeen. In 1866 the regiment was sent to Ireland; from there in 1868 to Gibraltar. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)BROWN. Cost: £8.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 7th regiment of Dragoon Guards
(1860-1870)
The 7th (The Princess Royal's) Regiment of Dragoon Guards embarked for India in 1857, and by 1860 were at Sealkote (Sialkot), not returning to England until 1868. The regimental depot was at Canterbury. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)BROWN. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 86th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 86th (The Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot returned from India in 1859: the regimental depot was at Templemore. In 1864 the regiment was sent to Gibraltar; in 1867 on to Port Elizabeth and Mauritius; and in 1870 to the Cape of Good Hope. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)BROWN. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 89th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 89th Regiment of Foot embarked for Turkey in April 1854. After fighting in the Crimea, it was transferred to India: the regimental depot was at Fermoy. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)BROWN. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 92nd regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot fought in the Crimea, then in 1858 was sent to India. It returned in 1863: the regimental depot was at Stirling. In 1868 the regiment was sent back to India. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)BROWN. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the British Army Staff Corps
(1860-1870)
Each year outstanding soldiers were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)BROWN. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the Scots Guards
(1860-1870)
The Scots Fusiler Guards regiment was in two battalions. The 1st battalion returned from the Crimea in 1856. The second battalion returned from Portugal in 1828. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)BROWN. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Artillerymen who fought in the New Zealand War
(1861-1870)
New Zealand War Medal roll for the Royal Artillery: for service in the New Zealand campaign 1861 to 1866: the rolls were compiled following a general order in 1869 and the medals were distributed in 1870.BROWN. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Civilians who served in the New Zealand War
(1861-1870)
New Zealand War Medal roll for civilians who volunteered for service in the Imperial Commissariat in the New Zealand campaign 1861 to 1866: the rolls were compiled following a general order in 1869 and the medals were distributed in 1870.BROWN. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Men of the 1st Waikato Regiment who served in the New Zealand War
(1861-1870)
New Zealand War Medal roll for members of the 1st Waikato Regiment who volunteered for service in the Imperial Commissariat Transport Corps in the New Zealand campaign 1861 to 1866: the rolls were compiled following a general order in 1869 and the medals were distributed in 1870.BROWN. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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