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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 "Elton" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Elton    
First Name(s)  R W    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  late 74th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 8 Dec 55 / Lieut, 11 May 57    
Service  Lieutenant Elton was present with his Regiment at the outbreak at Delhi; served in the Meerut Volunteer Horse, and present with it at the defeat of Walledad Khan, at Galowtee, and on several other occasions, when attached to left Wing 1st Belooch Battalion. Was present with the late General Pennys Force at the action of Kurkralee; was with the Commander-in-Chiefs Force at the fight before Bareilly, on 5th May58; and at repulse of rebels by the Commander-in-Chief, on the occasion of their attacking our outposts at Shahjehanpore. In the operations near Mohumdee and relief of Fort Jellallabad, Present with the Battalion at the taking of Port Rampore Kussia by Brigadier Wetherells Force; with Commander-in-Chiefs Force at occupation of Forts of Ameytee and Shunkerpore, and at the defeat of Beni Madho at Dundea Keerce; also at the fight at Churda, and taking of Fort Mayeedia. Presentat the capture of 14 guns by Brigadier Horsfords Force at Sikha Ghaut, in Nepal. 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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