History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 2 (of 2): From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal EngineersConnolly, T. W. J. (Thomas William John)
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History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 2 (of 2): From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers
Connolly, T. W. J. (Thomas William John)
Great Britain. Army. Royal Sappers and Miners
The right column to scale the re-entering angle was formed up in the
trench leading out of the right of the quarries in the following
succession under the command of Colonel Yea of the royal fusiliers:—
100 rifles, 1st battalion—skirmishers } Under Lieut. Fisher,
8 sappers and miners } R.E., with sergeant
4 carpenters, carrying cutting tools, } John Landrey of the
powder-bags, &c. } royal sappers and
50 rifles, each with a wool-bag } miners.
}
60 rifles, carrying ladders } Under Lieut. Graves,
60 seamen ditto } R.E.
400 storming party Under Capt. Jesse, R.E.
800 supports
2 brigades of sappers for the lodgment } Under Lieut. Somerville,
} R.E.
400 working party, carrying 200 pickaxes, 200 shovels, and as many
gabions.
The other columns were marshalled in similar sequence in the foremost
trenches, but it may be well to add the names and duties of the officers
allotted to the left column, appointed under the command of
Major-General Sir J. Campbell to attack the right flank of the Redan.
Lieutenant Murray, to lead skirmishers and sappers with sergeant John
Coppin.
Lieutenant Graham, to lead the parties with wool-bags and ladders.
Major Bent, to lead the storming party and supports.
Lieutenant C. G. Gordon, to control the working party with two
brigades of sappers.
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