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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 "Erskine" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Erskine    
First Name(s)  W C    
Honours  CB    
Rank  Major    
Regiment  late 73rd Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 16 Apr 28 / Lieut, 3 Oct 40 / Bt-Captain, 16 Apr 43-Captain, 21 Dec 45 / Major, 20 Jun 54    
Service  Major Erskine served with the Army of the Sutlej, 46. Present at the action of Sobraon. Medal. Present at the action of Kuhurrgee, against the mutineers of the late 52nd Native Infantry, 27th September 57. Received the thanks of the Governor-General for conduct during the Mutinies, 7th October 59. As Political Officer accompanied Colonel Millers Field Force, engaged in operations in these Territories. Mentioned in Colonel Millers Despatch, 25th June 58. Accompanied the Force under General Whitlock as Political Officer while in the Jubbulpore Division. Medal. Received the Order of the Bath, Civil, 9th July 60.    
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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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