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Go to record War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 [HEIC] War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 [HEIC]
 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E

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Date transcribed2008-01-31
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentEach Officer of the Bengal Army still alive and serving in 1863 is mentioned with his Career Progression and War Service

View all other items of "Surname" with value "Chalmers" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Chalmers    
First Name(s)  W G    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  late 51st Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 5 Apr 54 / Lieut, 27 Jan 57    
Service  Lieutenant Chalmers served under General Chamberlain, in the expedition to Upper Meeranzaie and Koorum, against the Hill Tribes, Zymosht, Wuzeerees, and Torees, in 56. Present at Rawul Pindee in July 57, when the 58th Native Infantry and 2 Companies 14th Native Infantry were disarmed, part of which mutinied. Served with Colonel Davidsons Column in pursuit of the 62nd and 69th Regiments in the Googaira District, September 58. Served in the China Campaign in 60. Present at the landing, 1st August, and occupation of Pehtang, 2nd August; at the affair, 3rd August; battle of Sinho, 12th August; capture of Tonghu, 14th August; Taku Forts, 21st August; action of Chauk Kiawaug, 18th September; action of Tungchow, 21st September ; advance on Pekin, 6th October; and final surrender of that city. Medal and 2 Clasps.    
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Each Officer in the Bengal Army still alive in 1863 is mentioned together with his promotion progression and War Services.
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