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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 "Drummond" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Drummond    
First Name(s)  H    
Rank  Major    
Regiment  Bengal Engineers    
Commissions  Cornet, 5 May 21 / Lieut, 1 May 24 / Bt-Captain, 5 May 36 / Captain, 16 Nov 45 / Bt-Major, 9 Nov 46 / Major, 3 May 56 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 20 Jun 54 / Bt-Colonel, 30 May 59    
Service  Major Drummond served during the Sutlej Campaign in 46. Served with Brigadier Wheelers Column at the capture of Kot Kangra, May 46, and present at the advance to Bhimber. Served during the war in Burmah, 52, 53. Medal. Served during the Mutiny, 57, 58. Present at the action of Kunkul. Mentioned in the Despatch of Captain H. Boisragon, 26th April 58. Served as Principal Field Engineer with Brigadier-General Jones Column in Rohilcund. Present at the actions of Anasote, Nujeebabad, Nugeena, Meergunge, Bareilly, Shahjehanpore, Bumee, and Mohumdee. Mentioned in the Despatches of General Jones, 5th May and 3rd June 58. Promoted to Brevet-Majority for service in Rohilcund, 58. Mentioned in the Minute of the Governor-General during the Mutiny, August 59. Received the gracious approbation of Her Majesty the Queen, 11th June 60. Medal.    
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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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