Clive J. Morris’s “Indian Mutiny Medal Rolls, History, and Service Records of the 2nd Dragoon Guards” describes Queen’s Bays’ 2nd Dragoon Guards during the 1857–1859 Indian Mutiny. Clive J. Morris wrote this book. This regiment’s journey from Dublin to India and their experiences during this turbulent time demonstrate sacrifice and valor.
The Queen’s Bays underwent a significant uniform change in 1856 while stationed in Dublin before being ordered to move to Liverpool and then to India as reinforcements during the Indian Mutiny. The soldiers endured scarce supplies and bad weather for four months at sea, testing their resilience.
The Queen’s Bays arrived in Calcutta in a dangerous situation at the end of November. They lost people to dysentery, fever, and cholera, but their determination remained. They were forced to march involuntarily toward turbulent areas and constantly risked attack.
Two squadrons under Major J. Percy Smith engaged a prominent rebel group at Nusseratpore on January 23, 1858, marking the regiment’s first action. This happened under Major J. Percy Smith’s watch. Despite losses, the Queen’s Bays led a heroic charge, capturing weapons and causing heavy casualties. This book highlights their bravery and selflessness during the turbulent period. The British cavalry’s bravery and resiliency during the Indian Mutiny showed the British people’s strength.
