uted
materially to the successful result of the attack on Allemann's Nek on
June 11th."

The following names are mentioned by Commanders as having performed
good services, in addition to those previously mentioned:--

Lieutenant G. P. Hunt, H.M.S. _Forte_.
Lieutenant F. W. Melvill, H.M.S. _Forte_.
Lieutenant C. R. N. Burne, H.M.S. _Philomel_.
Lieutenant A. Halsey, H.M.S. _Philomel_.
Midshipman W. R. Ledgard, H.M.S. _Philomel_.
John Restal, chief armourer, H.M.S. _Tartar_.
Alexander Monro, C.P.O., H.M.S. _Tartar_.
J. Weatherhead, P.O., H.M.S. _Philomel_.
E. Waring, yeoman of signals.

Referring to the work at the base and on the lines of communication,
General Buller, in the despatch dated ss. _Dunvegan Castle_, November
9th, says:--

"The Naval transport work at Durban has been throughout under the
charge of Captain Van Koughnet, R.N. I desire to take this opportunity
of bringing to notice the excellent service which he has rendered.
Owing to his tact and ability, the difficult and ofttimes very heavy
work of embarkations and disembarkations has passed smoothly and well.

"Commander G. E. Holland, D.S.O., Indian Marine, has also been
employed at Durban throughout. His genius for organisation, and his
knowledge of transport requirements, is, I should say, unrivalled. He
undertook the alteration of the transports which were fitted at Durban
as hospital ships, and the result of his work has been universally
admitted to have been a conspicuous success. I strongly recommend him
to your consideration.

"Warrant Officer Carpenter S. J. Lacey, R.N., has rendered valuable
service in supervising the fitting of hospital ships and in transport
work generally. I recommend him to your favourable notice.

"The following officers acted as my aides-de-camp, and I submit their
names for your favourable consideration. Each and all of them are
thoroughly capable and deserving officers, and rendered me great
assistance:--

"Commander Edgar Lees, Royal Navy (and others).

"Lieutenant A. Halsey, R.N., H.M.S. _Philomel_, commanded the last
detachment of the Naval Brigade which was left with the Natal Field
Force, and, like all the rest of the Brigade, their services were most
valuable."

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