 Outstanding soldiers of the 26th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 26th (The Cameronian) Regiment of Foot returned from Bermuda in 1859, and was at Dublin in 1860: the depot was at Belfast. In 1861 the regiment was moved to Scotland; in 1862 to England; and in 1865 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)SMITH. Cost: £8.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 2nd regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 2nd (The Queen's Royal) Regiment of Foot was in two battalions. The 1st battalion embarked for South Africa in 1851, where they were based at the Cape of Good Hope. The home depot was at Walmer. The second battalion was alsi based at Walmer, but embarked for Malta in 1858, and by 1860 was serving in Cephalonia. 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)SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 2nd regiment of Life Guards
(1860-1870)
The 2nd Regiment of Foot was based at Hyde Park. 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)SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 2nd regiment of Light Dragoons
(1860-1870)
The 2nd (Royal North British) Regiment of Light Dragoons (the Royal Scots Greys), having returned to Ireland from the Crimea, were by 1860 serving at their headquarters at Newbridge; were moved to England in 1863; and to Ireland in 1865. 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)SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 31st regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 31st (The Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot embarked for Corfu in 1853, and took part in the Crimean War. By 1860 it was in China, taking part in the capture of the Taku Forts. The regiment returned to England in 1863, and in 1866 to Ireland: the depot was at Chatham. In 1867 the troops were sent to Malta. 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)SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 32nd regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 32nd (The Cornwall) Regiment of Foot returned from India in 1859: it was stationed at Dover in 1860: the depot was at Devonport. 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)SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 3rd regiment of Dragoon Guards
(1860-1870)
The 3rd (The Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Dragoon Guards were sent to India in 1857, and were based at Gwalior by 1860. In 1868 they were dispatched to Abyssinia to take part in the conflict there, returning to England later that year. 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)SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 46th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 46th (The South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot embarked for India in 1858, having fought in the Crimea. It was serving in the East Indies in 1860, and returned to England in 1869: the regimental depot was at Buttevant in Ireland. 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)SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 47th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 47th (The Lancashire) Regiment of Foot returned from Gibraltar in 1857. It was serving at Shorncliffe in 1860. The regimental depot was at Cork. 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)SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Outstanding soldiers of the 48th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 48th (The Northamptonshire) Regiment of Foot embarked for Corfu in 1853. Having fought in the Crimea, it was moved to India in 1858. It returned to England in 1865: the regimental depot was at Chatham: and was moved to Ireland in 1866, and to Malta in 1868. 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)SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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