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in the operations in Egypt. Here he was present at all the minor engage¬ ments of that campaign, as well as at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir and the cap¬ ture of Cairo. For these services he was mentioned in despatches, appointed Aide-de-Camp to the Queen, made a Companion of the Bath, gained a medal GENERAL STEWART.

with clasp, and was decorated with the Third Class of the Osmanieh and the Khedive’s Star. In the same year he gained the rank of Colonel. Last year, again, he served in Egypt. Under Sir Gerald Graham he commanded the Cavalry Brigade, and was present at the battles of El Teb and Tamai, for