Printed citation by Col Sir James Wilcocks, commanding Ashanti Field Force, dated Kumassi, 8 Oct 1900. Addressed to the Secretary of State, Colonial Office, London, and details the acts of gallantry undertaken by Maj Charles Melliss, Indian Staff Corps and 1st Bn West African Frontier Force, during the 5th Ashanti War (1900-1901) and recommending him for the Victoria Cross.
From a collection of papers relating to Maj Gen Sir Charles John Melliss VC (1862-1936).
Associated with the 5th Ashanti War (1900).

Charles Melliss Papers [Citation by Colonel James Wilcocks detailing acts of gallantry performed by Major Charles Melliss and recomending him for the Victoria Cross, 1900]