Tirah Campaign Collection

The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939)
The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V.C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939). The Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897

The Indian Frontier Rising, camping in the Khyber Pass (litho)
1615839 The Indian Frontier Rising, camping in the Khyber Pass (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

Storming Dargai Heights
673463 Storming Dargai Heights; (add.info.: Storming Dargai Heights, An attack on Dargai Heights during the Tirah campaign resulted in the award of four Victoria Crosses)

The Indian Frontier War, 1897: The storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders
The Indian Frontier War, 1897: The Storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders, October 20, (1901). Fighting between British troops and Afridi tribesmen on the North-West Frontier

Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897 (1906). Figthing between British troops and Afridi tribesmen on the North-West Frontier during the Tirah Campaign

The Queen at Netley Hospital, Her Majesty conferring the Victoria Cross on Piper Findlater and Private Vickery
1615581 The Queen at Netley Hospital, Her Majesty conferring the Victoria Cross on Piper Findlater and Private Vickery (engraving) by Begg

The Indian Frontier Rising, cursing the Infidel (litho)
1615237 The Indian Frontier Rising, cursing the Infidel (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising, cursing the Infidel)

"Pro Gloria Patriae, "Bodies of Officers killed in the Indian Frontier Campaign taken down Country for Burial
1615078 " Pro Gloria Patriae, " Bodies of Officers killed in the Indian Frontier Campaign taken down Country for Burial under escort of Bengal Lancers (engraving) by Begg

The Indian Frontier Rising, Wounded and Sick Officers and Men arriving at Rawal Pindi from the Front (engraving)
1615129 The Indian Frontier Rising, Wounded and Sick Officers and Men arriving at Rawal Pindi from the Front (engraving) by Prior

The Indian Frontier Rising, watching the Conveyance of the Dead, a Daily Occurrence (engraving)
1615055 The Indian Frontier Rising, watching the Conveyance of the Dead, a Daily Occurrence (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders, Piper Findlater continuing to play though wounded in both
1615828 The Storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders, Piper Findlater continuing to play though wounded in both Legs (litho) by Woodville

The Indian Frontier Rising, Attack on Tangi Pass by the First and Second Brigades, Malakand Field Force
1615419 The Indian Frontier Rising, Attack on Tangi Pass by the First and Second Brigades, Malakand Field Force, 7 January (engraving) by Loye

The Indian Frontier Rising, with the Buner Field Force, Bengal Sappers and Miners blowing up the Council-Chamber of
1615214 The Indian Frontier Rising, with the Buner Field Force, Bengal Sappers and Miners blowing up the Council-Chamber of Said Ullah

The Indian Frontier Rising, the Burning of a Native Village outside the British Camp at Bagh (litho)
1615844 The Indian Frontier Rising, the Burning of a Native Village outside the British Camp at Bagh (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Indian Frontier Rising, the Tribesmen firing the British Camp at Bagh at Nightfall (litho)
1615841 The Indian Frontier Rising, the Tribesmen firing the British Camp at Bagh at Nightfall (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Return of Troops from the Indian Frontier Campaign, landing from the Steam-Ship "Nubia"at Southampton
1615455 Return of Troops from the Indian Frontier Campaign, landing from the Steam-Ship " Nubia" at Southampton (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Indian Frontier Rising, the Kings Own Scottish Borderers storming a Sangar above the Camp at Datoi (litho)
1615104 The Indian Frontier Rising, the Kings Own Scottish Borderers storming a Sangar above the Camp at Datoi (litho) by Wollen

The Indian Frontier Rising, Arrival of General Sir William Lockhart at the Winter Quarters at Barkai
1615835 The Indian Frontier Rising, Arrival of General Sir William Lockhart at the Winter Quarters at Barkai, in the Bara Valley, the Baggage coming in from Datoi (litho) by Forestier

The Indian Frontier Rising, View of the Scene of Operations against the Bonerwals under General Sir Bindon Blood
1615173 The Indian Frontier Rising, View of the Scene of Operations against the Bonerwals under General Sir Bindon Blood, illustrating the Main Passes into the District (litho) by English School

Memorial Bronze Tablet erected by Brother Officers to Three Gallant Soldiers who fell in the Tirah Campaign
1599321 Memorial Bronze Tablet erected by Brother Officers to Three Gallant Soldiers who fell in the Tirah Campaign (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Indian Frontier Rising, the 1st Brigade of the Tirah Expeditionary Force at its Christmas Dinner in the Bazar
1615215 The Indian Frontier Rising, the 1st Brigade of the Tirah Expeditionary Force at its Christmas Dinner in the Bazar Valley (litho) by Overend

The Indian Frontier Rising, View of the Tor Ghar Range, from Fort Bara, showing the Position of the Sapri (Ghuzdarra)
1615131 The Indian Frontier Rising, View of the Tor Ghar Range, from Fort Bara, showing the Position of the Sapri (Ghuzdarra) Pass (litho) by Wollen

The Indian Frontier Rising, Headquarters Camp at Bagh, protected against the Enemys Fire into Camp at Night (litho)
1615060 The Indian Frontier Rising, Headquarters Camp at Bagh, protected against the Enemys Fire into Camp at Night (litho) by Prior

The Indian Frontier Rising, the Expedition into the Khyber and Bazar Valley (engraving)
1615189 The Indian Frontier Rising, the Expedition into the Khyber and Bazar Valley (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

The Indian Frontier Rising, with the First Division Tirah Field Force, Bengal Sappers
1615188 The Indian Frontier Rising, with the First Division Tirah Field Force, Bengal Sappers and Miners fording the Mastura River (litho) by Wollen

The Indian Frontier Rising, the Rifle-Thief, a Night Scene near Kohat (litho)
1615164 The Indian Frontier Rising, the Rifle-Thief, a Night Scene near Kohat (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

After the Tirah Campaign, the Officers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (b / w photo)
1063555 After the Tirah Campaign, the Officers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (b/w photo) by English photographer

With the Tirah Expeditionary Force, Bird s-Eye View of Brigadier-General Ian Hamiltons Brigade, Barkai Camp
1615384 With the Tirah Expeditionary Force, Bird s-Eye View of Brigadier-General Ian Hamiltons Brigade, Barkai Camp, Bara Valley (litho) by English School

The Indian Frontier Rising, Occupation of the Khyber, View at the Lower End of Ali Musjid Gorge (litho)
1615267 The Indian Frontier Rising, Occupation of the Khyber, View at the Lower End of Ali Musjid Gorge (litho) by Forestier

Indian Frontier Rising, with Westmacotts Brigade in Tirah, the 3rd Gurkhas starting at 4 AM to take a Hill North-East
1615116 Indian Frontier Rising, with Westmacotts Brigade in Tirah, the 3rd Gurkhas starting at 4 AM to take a Hill North-East of the Camp at Bagh (litho) by Wollen

Officers and Military Assistant Surgeons who served in the No 1 British General Hospital during the Recent Indian
1615472 Officers and Military Assistant Surgeons who served in the No 1 British General Hospital during the Recent Indian Frontier Campaign (engraving) by English School

After the Tirah Campaign, Officers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (b / w photo)
1606280 After the Tirah Campaign, Officers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Tirah Campaign)

The Indian Frontier Rising, a Sniping Affair by the Camp (litho)
1615092 The Indian Frontier Rising, a Sniping Affair by the Camp (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

With the Tirah Expeditionary Force, a Typical Gurkha (engraving)
1615454 With the Tirah Expeditionary Force, a Typical Gurkha (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Tirah Expeditionary Force, a Typical Gurkha)

The close of the Tirah Campaign, Afridi Families coming into Peshawur City at "Edwards Gate"(litho)
1039462 The close of the Tirah Campaign, Afridi Families coming into Peshawur City at " Edwards Gate" (litho) by Maud, William T

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"The Tirah Campaign: Valor and Sacrifice in the Indian Frontier Rising" Step back in time to 1897, as we delve into the historic Tirah Campaign. Amidst the rugged terrains of the Khyber Pass, a tale unfolds that echoes with heroism and resilience. At Dargai, amidst the chaos of battle, one man stood out among The Gordon Highlanders - Piper Findlater. His unwavering courage earned him the prestigious Victoria Cross, forever etching his name in history. In vivid lithographs and engravings, witness the storming of Dargai Ridge by these brave Highlanders. Joined by their Gurkha comrades, they faced insurmountable odds but emerged victorious against all expectations. Her Majesty herself paid tribute at Netley Hospital as she bestowed upon Piper Findlater and Private Vickery their well-deserved honors. A moment frozen in time when bravery met royalty. The campaign was not without its challenges; it tested both body and spirit. From camping along treacherous paths within the Khyber Pass to cursing those who opposed them – every step forward came at a cost. Yet even amidst pain and loss, there were glimpses of humanity's compassion. Witness Bengal Lancers escorting fallen officers on their final journey home for burial - an act that honored their sacrifice "Pro Gloria Patriae. " Rawal Pindi became a haven for wounded soldiers arriving from the frontlines - a testament to camaraderie amid adversity. Daily occurrences included watching somber processions carrying fallen comrades; a reminder of lives laid down for duty's call. But perhaps no image captures resilience more than Piper Findlater continuing to play his bagpipes despite being wounded in both legs during the storming of Dargai Ridge. A symbol of indomitable spirit that resonates through generations.