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 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 "Douglas" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Douglas    
First Name(s)  S    
Rank  Captain    
Regiment  Unattached List    
Commissions  Ensign, 10 Feb 46 / Riding-Master, 15 May 46 / Baggage-Master 1 Dec 48 / Lieut, 3 Nov 51 / Riding-Master, 1 Mar 56 / Baggage-Master, 22 May 57 / Bt-Captain, 10 Feb 61    
Service  Captain Douglas landed in India on the 16th May 26, and joined the 3rd Troop, 1st Brigade Bengal Horse Artillery. Joined the Army of the Sutlej as Provost Marshal, and was present at the battles of Moodkee, Ferozeshuhur, and Sobraon. Received an Unattached Ensigncy, and a Medal and 2 Clasps. Appointed Riding-Master to the 1st Brigade Horse Artillery, 15th May 46. Joined the Army of the Punjab and appointed Baggage-Master. Present at the battles of Ramnuggur, Chillianwallah, and Goojerat. Medal and 2 Clasps. Promoted to Lieutenant, Unattached, 3rd November 51. Re-embarked for India from furlough in 55, and received the thanks of the Commander-in-Chief at Bombay, as 2nd in Command of a Detachment of Troops, for the clean and healthy appearance of the men. Rejoined as Riding-Master to the 3rd Brigade. Appointed Baggage-Master to the Delhi Field Force; was at the battle of Badlee-ke-Serai, the siege of Delhi, and afterwards conducted a large convoy of 4,000 country carts, 2,000 camels, and 60 elephants from Allyghur to Cawnpore. With General Sir Hope Grants Force at the taking of Meeah Gunge. Medal and Clasp. Appointed 2nd in Command of the Allahabad Levy for services, and has been, recommended for promotion to an Unattached Captaincy.    
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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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