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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 "Edwardes" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Edwardes    
First Name(s)  H B    
Honours  CB, PC    
Rank  Lieutenant-Colonel Sir    
Regiment  late 1st European Bengal Fusiliers    
Commissions  2nd Lieut, 26 Sep 40 / Lieut, 10 Nov 43 / Captain, 1 Mar 50 / Major, 12 Mar 50 / Lieut-Colonel, 28 Nov 54    
Service  Lieutenant-Colonel Edwardes, C.B., served as A. D. C. to His Excellency the Commander-in- Chief during the Campaign on the Sutlej, including the actions of Moodkee (severely wounded,), and Sobraon. Medal and Clasp. Commanded an Irregular Force raised by himself on the Indus, with which, in conjunction with the Troops of the Nawab of Bhawulpore, he twice defeated the Army of Dewan Moolraj, at Kineyree, on the 18th June, and Suddoosam, 1st July 48, taking ten guns. Medal, C.B., and Local Major. Served throughout the siege and operations in the vicinity of Mooltan. Medal and 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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