Lieutenant H S Cochrane (28 yrs)
86th (Royal County Down)Regiment
1st April 1858  at Jhansi, India
On 1st April 1858 near Jhansi, India, when No. 1 company of the 
regiment was ordered to take a gun, Lieutenant Cochrane dashed 
forward at a gallop under heavy musketry and artillery fire, drove 
the enemy from the gun and kept possession of it until the company 
came up. He also showed conspicuous gallantry in attacking the rear 
guard of the enemy when he had three horses in succession shot under him.
Later achieved rank of Colonel

Captain H E Jerome (28 yrs)
86th (Royal County Down)Regiment
3rd April 1858  at Jhansi India
On 3rd April 1858 at Jhansi, India, Captain Jerome, with the assistance
of a private (BYRNE, James) removed under very heavy fire a Lieutenant
of the regiment who was severely wounded, at a very exposed point of the 
attack upon the Fort. He also displayed great gallantry at the capture of 
the Fort of Chandairee, the storming of Jhansi and in action with a superior
rebel force at Jumna on 28th May, when he was severely wounded.
Later achieved rank of Major General

Private James Byrne (36 yrs)
86th (Royal County Down)Regiment
3rd April 1858  at Jhansi India
On 3rd April 1858 at Jhansi, India, Private Byrne assisted a 
captain of his regiment (JEROME, H.E.) in removing, under very 
heavy fire, a lieutenant who was severely wounded. They took 
the injured man to a place of safety, in the performance of 
this act Private Byrne was wounded.
Later achieved rank of Sergeant.

Private James Pearson (35 yrs)
86th (Royal County Down)Regiment
3rd April 1858  at Jhansi India
On 3rd April 1858 at Jhansi, India, Private Pearson attacked a 
number of rebels, one of whom he killed and then bayoneted two 
others. He was himself wounded in the attack. He also brought 
into Calpee, under heavy fire, a private who afterwards died 
of his wounds.
Later achieved rank of Sergeant

Private Robert Morrow (23 yrs)
1st Bn The Royal Irish Fusiliers
12th April 1915  at Messines Belgium
On 12 April 1915 near Messines, Belgium, Private Merrow rescued 
and carried to places of comparative safety several men who had 
been buried in the debris of trenches wrecked by shell fire. He 
carried out this work on his own initiative and under heavy fire 
from the enemy.
Killed In action, St. Jan, Ypres Salient, Belgium - 26 Apr 1915

Captain G R O'Sullivan (26 yrs)
1st Bn Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
2nd July 1915 at Gallipoli
On 2nd July 1915 south-west of Krithia, Gallipoli, Turkey, 
Captain O'Sullivan volunteered to lead a party of bomb throwers to 
recapture a vital trench. He advanced in the open under very heavy 
fire and in order to throw his bombs with greater effect, got up on 
the parapet, completely exposed to the enemy occupying the position. 
He was finally wounded, but his example led his men to make further 
efforts which resulted in the recapture of the trench. Previously, 
on 18/19 June he had saved a critical situation by his gallantry and 
leadership.
Killed in action, Suvla, Gallipoli, Turkey - 21 Aug 1915

Sergeant James Somers (31 yrs)
1st Bn Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
2nd July 1915 at Gallipoli
On 2nd July 1915, in Gallipoli, Turkey, when, owing to hostile bombing,
some of our troops had retired from a sap, Sergeant Somers 
remained alone there until a party brought up bombs. He then 
climbed over into the Turkish trench and bombed the Turks with 
great effect. Later on, he advanced into the open under heavy fire 
and held back the enemy by throwing bombs into their flank until a 
barricade had been established. During this period, he frequently ran 
to and from our trenches to obtain fresh supplies of bombs.
Killed in the above action

Captain E N F Bell (20 yrs)
1st Bn Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
1st July 1916 at Thiepval (Somme) France
On 1 July 1916, at Thiepval, France, when our frontline was checked by
enfilading machine-gun fire, Captain Bell crept forward and shot the 
machine-gunner. Later, on no less than three occasions,when our 
bombing parties were unable to advance, he went forward alone and 
threw trench mortar bombs among the enemy. When he had no more bombs 
available, he stood on the parapet, under intense fire, and used a rifle 
with great coolness and effect on the enemy advancing to counter-attack.
Finally, he was killed rallying and reorganising infantry parties which 
had lost their officers.
Killed in the above action

Rifleman William McFadzean (20 yrs)
14th Bn The Royal Irish Rifles
1st July 1916 at Thiepval (Somme) France
On 1 July 1916, near Thiepval Wood, France, in a concentration trench, 
a box of bombs being opened for distribution prior to an attack slipped down 
into the trench, which was crowded with men, and two of the safety pins fell out. 
Private McFadzean, instantly realizing the danger to his comrades, with heroic 
courage threw himself on the top of the bombs, which exploded, blowing him to 
pieces, but only one other man was injured. He well knew the danger, being himself 
a bomber, but without a moment's hesitation he gave his life for his comrades.
Killed in the above action.

Rifleman Robert Quigg (31 yrs)
12th Bn The Royal Irish Rifles
1st July 1916 at Hamel (Somme) France
On 1 July 1916, at Hamel, France, Rifleman Quigg advanced to the assault with 
his platoon three times. Early next morning hearing a rumour that his 
platoon officer was lying wounded, he went out seven times to look for 
him under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, each time bringing back a 
wounded man. The last man he dragged in on a waterproof sheet from 
within a few yards of the enemy's wire. He was engaged for seven 
hours in this most gallant work and finally was so exhausted 
that he had to give it up.
Later achieved rank of Sergeant

Lieutenant G St G C Cather (25 yrs)
9th Bn The Royal Irish Fusiliers
1st July 1916 at Hamel (Somme) France
On 1st July 1916 near Hamel, France, from 7pm till midnight, Lieutenant Cather 
searched "No Man's Land" and brought in three wounded men. Next morning, at 8am, 
he continued his search, brought in another wounded man and gave water to others, 
arranging for their rescue later. Finally, at 10.30am, he took out water to another 
man and was proceeding further on when he was himself killed. All this was carried 
out in full view of the enemy and under direct machine-gun fire and intermittent 
artillery fire.
Killed in the above action.

Lieutenant Colonel John Sherwood-Kelly CMG DSO (37 yrs)
1st Bn The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
20th November 1917 at Marcoing (Cambrai) France
On 20th November 1917 at Marcoing, France, when a party of men were held 
upon the near side of a canal by heavy rifle fire, Lieutenant Colonel Sherwood-Kelly 
at once ordered covering fire, personally led his leading company across the canal 
and then reconnoitred, under heavy fire, the high ground held by the enemy. He took 
a Lewis gun team, forced his way through obstacles and covered the advance of his 
battalion, enabling them to capture the position. Later he led a charge against some 
pits from which heavy fire was coming, capturing five machine-guns and 46 prisoners.
Died of natural causes 18th August 1931

2nd Lieutenant J S Emerson (22 yrs)
9th Bn The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
6th December 1917 at (Cambrai) France
On 6th December 1917, on the Hindenberg Line north of La Vacquerie, France,
Second Lieutenant Emerson led his company in an attack and cleared 400 yards of trench.
Though wounded, when the enemy attacked in superior numbers he met their attack with
eight men, killing many and taking six prisoners. For three hours afterwards, all other 
officers having become casualties, he remained with his company, refusing to go to the 
dressing station, and repeatedly repelling bombing attacks. Later, leading his men to 
repel another attack, he was mortally wounded. His heroism inspired his men to hold out 
until reinforcements arrived.
Killed in the above action.

Private James Duffy (28 yrs)
6th Bn The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
17th December 1917 at Kereina Peak  Palestine
On 17th December 1917 at Kereina Peak, Palestine, whilst the company
was holding a very exposed position, Private Duffy, a stretcher-bearer,
and another stretcher-bearer went out to bring in a seriously wounded
comrade. When the other stretcher-bearer was wounded, Private Duffy 
returned to get another man, who was killed almost immediately. The private 
then went forward alone and, under very heavy fire, succeeded in
getting both wounded men under cover and attended to their injuries.
His gallantry undoubtedly saved both men's lives.
Died of natural causes 7th April 1969

2nd Lieutenant E De Wind (34 yrs)
15th Bn The Royal Irish Rifles
23rd March 1918 at Grugies  France
On 21 March 1918, at the Racecourse Redoubt, near Groagie, France, for seven hours 
Second Lieutenant De Wind held this important post and though twice wounded and 
practically single-handed, he maintained his position until another section could 
be sent to his help. On two occasions, with two NCOs only, he got out on top under 
heavy machine-gun and rifle fire and cleared the enemy out of the trench, killing 
many of them. He continued to repel attack after attack until he was mortally 
wounded and collapsed.
Killed in the above action.

Lance Corporal Ernest Seaman (25 yrs)
2nd Bn The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
29th September 1918 at Terhand  Belguim
On 29 September 1918 at Terhand, Belgium, when the right flank of his
company was held up by enemy machine-guns, Lance-Corporal Seaman went forward 
under heavy fire with his Lewis gun and engaged the position single-handed,
capturing two machine-guns and 12 prisoners, and killing one officer and two men. 
Later in the day he again rushed another enemy machine-gun post, capturing the gun 
under very heavy fire. He was killed immediately afterwards, but it was due to his 
gallant conduct that his company was able to push forward to its objective.
Killed in the above action.

Private Norman Harvey (19 yrs)
1st Bn The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
25th October 1918 at Ingoyghem  Belguim
On 25th October 1918 at Ingoyghem, Belgium, when the battalion was held up
and suffering heavy casualties from the enemy machine-guns, Private Harvey
on his own initiative rushed forward and engaged the enemy single-handed, disposing 
of 20 of them and capturing the guns. Later when his company was checked by 
another enemy strong point he again rushed forward and put the enemy to flight. 
Subsequently, after dark he voluntarily carried out a single-handed and important 
reconnaissance and gained valuable information.
Killed in action, Near Haifa, Palestine - 16th Feb 1942