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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 "Elton" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Elton    
First Name(s)  J F    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  late 37th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 20 Dec 56 / Lieut, 30 Apr 58    
Service  Lieutenant J. F. Elton was present at the outbreak in June 57, at Benares, and present with HMs 10th Foot at the capture of Atrowlea; accompanied Juanpore Field Force and was present at the actions of Chanda, Meereuenpore, Sultanpore, and the assault on the Fort of Dhowar (mentioned in General Franks Despatches for leading assault) as Orderly Officer to Colonel Longden. Present at the capture of Lucknow, in March 58. Medal and Clasp.    
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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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