Clasps unconfirmed.

Kandahar bronze star for sale on ebay Jan 2006.

Obtained first commission as cornet 14th Light Dragoons in 1858, moved to 17th Lancers the following year. Abyssinian Expedition 1867-68 (pack train, in second stage of conflict with the Highland section), present at Arogee (mentioned in despatches) and Magdala. Moved to 11th Hussars in 1867, promoted captain 1872, joined 9th Lancers 1873. Served on staff in Afghan War 1878, Brigade Major Quetta Division, Kandahar Field Force, present at Tahkt-i-pul (mentioned in despatches), Girishk and Saif-u-din. Rejoined 9th Lancers at Kabul during second campaign. Commanded 9th Lancers Dec 1884 - Jul 1885, then commanded 87th Regimental District. C.B. 1891. Promoted Major-General in 1897 and commander of Eastern District, then Lieutenant-Governer of Jersey, Nov 1900 (reward for meritorious service) until 1904.

Father: Louis Pascal Abadie of Chateau de Pellegroix, France, mother: Harriet. Married twice. One son was Major Eustace Henry Egremont Abadie, D.S.O. 9th Lancers (served in Boer War, killed World War I, Oct 1914).

The Times 10 Mar 1915. Shadbolt Historical p.154. 1885 Army List p.44,151.

Ensign Feb 1868 (37th Foot), Lieutenant Nov 1870. Afghan war including Arzu and clasps. Captain Feb 1880. Retired 1899 and bought an estate at Mashobra in the Simla hills. WWI returned to England to help train troops, including a visit to France. Colonel 15th Sikhs 1913.

Fourth son of Major-General Augustus Abbott, Bengal Artillery. Siblings: Augustus Keith Abbott (also in Afghan war), Major-General William Henry Abbott (1st Royal Munster Fusiliers), Wife possibly Isabella Agnes Laing (confirmation required).

The Times 27 Jun 1924. Shadbolt Historical p.273. 1885 Army List p.421, 429t. 'My Service Days' by Stewart p. 66.

Educated at Cheltenham College, passed into Sandhurst Dec 1864. Ensign 9th Foot, also served with 99th and 107th Foot, then Lieutenant Bengal Staff Corps Sep 1868. Adjutant 42nd Assam Light Infantry. Lushai expedition 1871-72, expedition against Duffa hill tribes in Assam 1874-75, and against the Naga hill tribes 1875. Captain Dec 1876. Afghan War served with Transport Corps in the Kuram Valley Field Force 14 Jan - 7 Apr 1879, then with Punjab Chief's Contingent 6 May 1879 until conclusion of first campaign. Appointed to the command of various posts on the line of communication, conducted the Kapur Thala troops to their State. 1879-80 Angami Naga hill tribes and occupation of Paplongmai. Major Dec 1884. Burma 1887-89, Hazara expedition 1888. Retired to Cheltenham, treasurer of the School of Science, parish warden of St. James's Church and correspondent and treasurer of the parochial national school and Sunday schools, a member of the sub-committee of the Cheltenham Church of England Training Colleges and also governor of Cheltenham Grammar School.

Father General Augustus Abbot, Bengal Artillery. Siblings: Henry Alexius Abbott also in Afghan War (15th Sikhs), Major-General William Henry Abbott (1st Royal Munster Fusiliers).

The Times 23 Mar 1904. Shadbolt Historical p.117. 1885 Army List p.419, 429s.

Volunteered to 54th Regiment, India. Kandahar - hospital, citadel.

Medal sold by Liverpool Medal Company.

Served in the Crimea 1855-56, gazetted ensign 22nd Bombay Native Infantry 1856. Served during Indian Mutiny. Transferred to 10th Bombay Native Infantry and served on staff at Bombay from 1873. Afghan War Assistant Quartermaster-General, Kandahar Field Force. Deputy Quartermaster-General 1884, and Quartermaster General by 1891. Retired 1894.

Parents John and Susan Adam.

The Times 9 Mar 1920. Shadbolt Historical p.118. 1885 Army list p.47.

Trinity College, Dublin (BA 1861), excelled in athletics, regarded as 'strongest man in Ireland'. Ordained deacon 1863, priest 1864. Chaplain to Bengal Establishment at Calcutta 1866, appointed Peshawar where he restored the church and cemetary. Thanks of the government for his work in cholera camps. Kashmir 1874 where he built a pine-log church (later burnt down). Meerut 1876. Afghan war served with Roberts, won VC on Dec 11 1879 rescuing several 9th Lancers from a water-filled ditch with Afghans bearing down, at Killa Kazi. 1881 England, then Lucknow, then Naini Tal 1883-85. Burma (again with Roberts). 'Padre Adams' settled in England 1886, rectory of Postwick near Norwich 1887-94. Two years in Jersey then vicar of Stow Bardolph with Wimbotsham. 1900 appointed honourary chaplain to Victoria, chaplain-in-ordinary to King Edward 1901. 1902 moved to Ashwell. Afghan medals, India Frontier medal, clasp for Burma.

Only son of James O'Brien Adams, magistrate, and Elizabeth Williams. Married Alice Mary Willshire (son of General Sir Thomas Willshire GCB) 16 Aug 1881, one daughter Edith Juliet Mary.

The Times 22 Oct 1903. The Scotsman 27 Aug 1881, Oct 23 1903. Weekly Dispatch 13 May 1900. Forty-One Years in India (Roberts) p.360-61, 436. MacGregor Diaries p.61, 80, 212. Shadbolt Biographical p.259. London Gazette 26 Aug 1881. Sir Donald Stewart (Elsmie) p.370. Ninth Lancers (Reynard) p. 88. 'Soldiers & Others I Have Known' by Adye p.40. 1885 Army List p.457.

Enlisted RA at Woolwich Jun 1874, to 14th Brigade as Driver. 25th Brigade in Apr 1875, then 2nd Division Depot Jun 1876. 9th Brigade Oct 1876 to India. H/1 RA Jul 1877. Afghan War. Bombardier Nov 1881. Egypt Aug 1882. India Oct 1882. England Dec 1883. Corporal Aug 1884. Sergeant Mar 1886. Re-engaged Apr 1886 at Aldershot. Transferred to H battery 2nd Field Birgade Oct 1887. India Nov 1887. 1/6 RA Apr 1892. England May 1892. Sep 1893 Battery Sergeant-Major 45th Field Battery, to India Sep 1893. England Nov 1895, discharged December. Assistant Warder at Royal Arsenal, Warder by 1911.

Parents: John Adams and Caroline Hain. Married i. Norah Susan Cordery Jul 1885, Bracknell, Berkshire (d.Jan 1898); ii. Louisa Jervis Sep 1898.

Enlisted c.1875. Afghan war. Returned to England Apr 1881 to Army Reserve. After service lived in Newcastle Upon Tyne and worked as a brass finisher.

Parents: Robert Adams (waiter) and Helen Kerr. Married i) Jan 1883 Maria Ferguson (d.1888), child: Percy (b., d.1886); ii) Dec 1889 Jane Ann Orr.

Ensign Jan 1859. 28th Native Infantry. Lieutenant Nov 1860. Captain Jan 1871. Squadron Commander 4th Bengal Cavalry Dec 1878 - Nov 1880. Major Jan 1879. Afghan war with regiment on the Khyber line of communication. Granted 15 months furlough from India on medical certificate Nov 1880. Lieutenant-Colonel Jan 1885. Retired as Colonel May 1887.

Parents: David Monypenny Adamson (1802-, solicitor Supreme Courts) and Janet Dunlop (1801-). Married (1872 Calcutta) Elizabeth (Bessie) Agnes Creeke (1849-1927). Children: Balfour Dunlop (1873-1949), Gertrude J (1874-), Violet Mary (1875-).

1885 Army List p.429p. 1841 census: Dublin Street, Edinburgh. 1851 census: South Nelson Street, Edinburgh. 1881 census: Airlie Lodge, Scoonie, Fife. 1891 census: 36 Victoria Road, Lambeth, London (RG12/419/57/25). 1901 census: 36 Victoria Road, Lambeth, London (RG13/439/17/25). 1911 census: 98 Coleherne Court, Kensington (RG14).