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OBITUARY. 
Masor-Gunerat EH. Atlay, C B. (retired), who died at Lausanne, France, on 1st 
December, 1895, joined the Bengal Artillery as 2nd Lieutenant, 30th January, 
1842; became ist Lieutenant, 3rd July, 1845; Captain, 30th May, 1857, 
Lieut.-Colonel, 24th March, 1865; Colonel, 24th March, 1870; and retired on 
full pay with the hon. rank of Major-General, lst August, 1872. Major-General 
Atlay served in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-46, including the battles of Moodkee, 
Ferozeshah (wounded), and Sobraon, and the reduction of the Fort of Kot Kangra 
(medal and two clasps). Punjab campaign 1848-49 (medal). Commanded a 
battery of Horse Artillery against the Mohmunds im the Peshawar Valley in 
December, 1863, and the Royal Artillery with the Hazara Field Force in 1868 
(medal, with clasp, and C.B.). 
THE sad news of the death of Major H. M. Sandbach at Aden has called forth 
expressions of regret from every portion of the Regiment: a thorough soldier, a 
man of sound Judgment, well known in India and at home, popular both in the 
service and society, his loss causes a gap inthe Regiment very difficult to fill. He 
died on 6th December, 1895, from wounds inflicted by a lioness whilst shooting in 
Somaliland; he was commissioned as Lieutenant, 14th August, 1876; became 
Captain, 13th March, 1885; and Major, 4th January, 1894. Major Sandbach 
served in the Afghan War, 1878-80, and was present at the action of Shekabad, 
actions near Kabul, and battle of Charasiah; (despatches, London Gazette, 30th 
July, 1880; medal with clasp). Soudan Expedition, 1885. Battle of Suakin, 
reconnaissance towards and advance on Hasheen, action at Hasheen, advance on 
22nd March in support and occupation of Tofrek zereba, advance on Tamai, 
and burning of Hasheen village ; (medal with clasp; bronze star). 
Lrnut.-CoLone, EH. W. Nasu (retired) died at Winfrith Rectory, Dorset on the 
16th December, 1895. He joined the Regiment as Lieutenant, 18th December, 
1861; became Captain, 16th January, 1875 ; Major, 24th June, 1882; MLieut.- 
Colonel, 29th March, 1890; and retired on retired pay, 3rd January, 1894. 
