Royal Munster Fusiliers History (Continued 5)

During the Burmese War of 1852-3, both Regiments were present at the capture of �Pegu,� 21st November 1852, and the subsequent operations in that country. For his gallant conduct during the storming of Pegu, Sergeant-Major Hopkins of the 1st Bengal Fusiliers was promoted Ensign; he afterwards reached the rank of Lieut-Colonel.

Both Regiments played a conspicuous part in the memorable Indian Mutiny of 1857-58; besides numerous other actions, they were both present at the siege and capture of �Delhi,� June to 14th September 1857, where Colour Sergeant Hardy of the 1st Bengal Fusiliers, was promoted to the rank of Ensign, for distinguished gallantry in the field. The 1st Bengal Fusiliers were present at the siege and capture of �Lucknow,� March 1858. During two years of as severs and arduous campaigning as any Regiment ever experienced, the 1st Bengal Fusiliers one; viz: Lieut. T. Cadell, 2nd Bengal-for bringing in wounded men on two occasions before Delhi.; Sergeant J. McGuire and Drummer M. Ryan, 1st Bengal - for conspicuous gallantry in throwing burning boxes of ammunition over the parapet on 14th September 1857; Lieutenant F. D. M. Brown, 1st Bengal - for having, at the imminent risk of his own life, carried off a wounded soldier from the enemy, who were within 50 yards, at Narnoul, on the 16th November 1857; and Lieutenant T.A Butler 1st Bengal - for swimming the Gumtee River at Lucknow on 9th March 1858, and reconnoitring the enemy�s position.                                                                 More>>