Historical Record of the Third, Or the King's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons: Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846.Cannon, Richard
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Historical Record of the Third, Or the King's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons: Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846.
Cannon, Richard
Great Britain. Army -- History; Great Britain. Army. Light Dragoons, 3rd
"Then it was _moved_ to resolve,--That the Thanks of this House be
given to the several Officers, European and Native, under the command
of Sir Henry Smith, for the distinguished services rendered by them at
the battle of Aliwal.
"On question, _Resolved_ in the _Affirmative_, _Nemine dissentiente_."
"Then it was _moved_ to resolve,--That this House doth highly approve
of and commend the intrepidity and exemplary discipline displayed
by the Non-Commissioned Officers and Private Soldiers, European and
Native, on the 28th of January 1846, in their attack on the enemy's
position, by which the Sikhs were completely routed and driven in
confusion across the Sutlej, with the loss of all their Artillery and
Military Equipment; and that the same be signified to them by the
Commanders of the several Corps, who are desired to thank them for
their gallant behaviour.
"On question, _Resolved_ in the _Affirmative_, _Nemine dissentiente_."
"Then it was _moved_ to resolve,--That in requesting the
Governor-General of India to communicate these Resolutions to the
several Officers referred to therein, this House desires to acknowledge
the zeal and judgment evinced by the Right Honourable Lieut.-General
Sir Henry Hardinge, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath,
Governor-General of India, and also by General Sir Hugh Gough, Baronet,
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Commander-in-Chief of
the Forces in India, in supplying Major-General Sir Henry Smith with
such reinforcements and military means as enabled him, under Divine
Providence, to overcome all the obstacles thrown in his way by a brave
and determined enemy.
"On question, _Resolved_ in the _Affirmative_, _Nemine dissentiente_."
"Then it was _moved_ to resolve,--That the Thanks of this House be
given to the Right Honourable Lieut.-General Sir Henry Hardinge,
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath,
Governor-General of India, for the judgment, energy, and ability with
which the resources of the British Empire in India have been applied in
repelling the unjust and unprovoked invasion of the British Territory
by the Sikh Nation; and for the valour and indefatigable exertions
which he displayed on the 10th of February, 1846, at the battle of
Sobraon, when, by the blessing of Almighty God, which we desire most
humbly to acknowledge, this hostile and treacherous invasion was
successfully defeated.
"On question, _Resolved_ in the _Affirmative_, _Nemine dissentiente_."
"Then it was _moved_ to resolve,--That the thanks of this House be
given to General Sir Hugh Gough, Baronet, Knight Grand Cross of the
Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Commander-in-Chief of the
Forces in India, for the signal ability and valour with which, upon
the 10th of February, 1846, he directed and led the attack, when the
enemy's entrenchments were stormed, their Artillery captured, their
Army defeated and scattered, and the Punjaub laid open to the advance
of our victorious troops.
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