es which tend to enhance the popularity
of His Majesty's forces, and make life a little less irksome in what
all must admit is not a pleasant spot.

Words fail to express what we all feel at being compelled to say
good-bye to you, who have been more than friends to so many of us, and
in leaving Aden for return to your homeland, we assure you that you
carry with you the sincerest good wishes of all.

We shall always have a kindly feeling for you, and watch your future
with great interest, and, above all, we trust that you will find those
from whom you have so long been separated in the best of health, and
that a long life and prosperity is before you.

W. SMITH. F. WISEMAN.
C. ELLIOTT. G. C. KENNEDY.
W. WILLOWS. R. THORLIN.
E. B. BATCHELOR. H. M. HANLEY.
T. GRAVES. E. B. OWEN.
R. GRIFFITHS. J. A. RUPERT JONES.
A. HANDY. J. R. DEANE.
C. A. HOLLAND. T. W. TWADDLE.
C. J. HOCKING. C. O. CRAVEN.
J. M. GILTINAN. J. MALLIA.
F. C. BREWIN. J. INGLOTT.
F. WELLS. G. NOEL.
E. HALL. J. F. FIELD.
F. J. CLAY. E. HESSLETON.
G. R. CHAMARETT. F. PENHA.
P. C. KELLY.

XVI.

EXTRACT FROM BATTALION ORDERS ISSUED AT LADYSMITH, 27/10/99.

Para. 2. Strength.--The following officers and men, killed in action
on the 20th inst. at the Battle of Talana, are struck off the
strength:--

Capt. G. A. Weldon.

No. 5103 Pte. P. Cahill, A Coy.
" 5794 " A. Merrill, E Coy.
No. 5931 Pte. P. Crotty, E Coy.
" 5918 " P. Callaghan, H Coy.

Died of wounds received in action on 21st:--

2nd Lieut. C. J. Genge.
No. 1166 Col.-Sgt. F. Anderson, F Coy.

The Commanding Officer, while expressing his deep regret at these
casualties, can fully testify to the gallant manner in which each and
all met their death, fighting for their Queen and upholding the
regimental honour.

XVII.

EXTRACT FROM BATTALION ORDERS, DATED FRERE, 18/12/99.

Para. 3. Strength.--The following officers, N.C.O.'s, and men, having
been killed in action at Colenso on the 15th inst., are struck off the
strength of the battalion from that date:--

2ND BATTALION.

Lieut. Robert Clive Bolton Henry.

Reg. No. Rank and Name.
3441 Sgt. Hayes.
6287 L.-Cpl.