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Philip Francis Story CB CO of the 9th BLC, wrote to the Assistant Adjutant General asking him to forward to General Sir Charle Napier, his recommendations for official recognition of certain men of the 9th Bengal Light Cavalry who had distinguished themselves at the Battle of Meeanee on 17 Feb 1843. The letter was written from the camp at Hyderabad on 26 Feb and mentioned that he, ‘..had the greatest difficulty in selecting these men, where all behaved so gallantly, and nearly equally well.’ |
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Subadar Shaik Bekr Ally Had his horse severely wounded in the chest, led his men in a most gallant manner, and was very active in re-forming them for a second attack. |
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Subadar Shaik Emam Bux Engaged with two troopers in taking a Standard planted near some guns, and which was most bravely defended by the enemy. |
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Jemadar Khoman Sing Carried the Standard of the 1st squadron (Queen’s Colour) and was very zealous and active during the whole action. |
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Havildar Shaik Golam Hussain Strongly recommended for great gallantry during the charge. |
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Naik Bucktawer Sing Behaved most gallantly during the whole day.. |
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Troopers Birma Deen, and Golam Russool These two men were equally engaged with the subadar in taking the Standard, which was so nobly defended. |
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Trooper Sewdail Sing Singly rushed into a walled enclosure and killed one of the enemy who had several times fired from it with effect. |
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Trooper Mootee Sing Saved the life of his officer, Captain Garrett. |
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Trooper Gungah Sing Killed after a long and severe personal conflict with one of the enemy, when no assistance was at hand. |
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Trooper Beharee Sing After being severely wounded in the wrist, and his horse also in two places, cut down his adversary. |
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Trooper Fyzoolla Khan Behaved gallantly throughout, and cut down his enemy after a severe personal conflict. |
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Trooper Hussain Ally Strongly recommended for great gallantry during the charge. |
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Trooper Nasser Ally Behaved with great gallantry during the charge and was severely wounded. |
