HC Deb 06 March 1885 vol 295 c287
SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFF

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty, Whether Mr. Cathie, a gunner in the Royal Navy, who was recommended by General Graham for bravery at the battle of Tamai, has as yet received any recognition for his services on that occasion?

MR. CAINE

(who replied) said: The notice of Mr. Cathie in Major General Graham's despatch is in these words— Brigadier General Buller also specially noticed Mr. It. A. Cathie, gunner, of Her Majesty's ship Sphinx." This favourable mention of Mr. Cathie in the despatch will not be lost sight of; but it is not proposed to confer upon him any special mark of recognition.

SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFF

Will there be a reward of any kind?

MR. CAINE

No reward of any kind, beyond the recognition he has received with the despatch.