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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 "Ewart" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Ewart    
First Name(s)  R S    
Rank  Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel    
Regiment  late 30th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 14 Nov 26 / Lieut, 24 Apr 32 / Bt-Captain, 14 Nov 41 / Captain, 1 Feb 44 / Bt-Major, 20 Jun 54 / Major, 9 Jun 58 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 19 Jan 58    
Service  Lieutenant-Colonel Ewart served throughout the Cabul Campaign, 42. Present at the actions at the entrance of the Khyber Pass, on the 19th, 23rd, and 24th January 42, and at the forcing of the Khyber Pass, 5th April 42. Medal. Served throughout the Sutlej Campaign, 46. Present at the battle of Alliwal. Medal. Served during the Punjab Campaign, 49. Present at the passage of the Chenab, and actions of Chillianwallah and Goojerat, and in the subsequent pursuit of the Sikhs and Affghans. Medal and 2 Clasps. Served throughout the operations before Delhi as Assistant Adjutant-General of the Force. Present at the action of Badlee-ka-Serai, 8th. June 57, and at the storm and capture of the City. Medal. Mentioned in the Despatch of Brigadier-General Sir A. Wilson, Bt., K.C.B., 22nd September 57. Promoted to the rank of Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel for service before Delhi.    
Remarks  (Since retired.)    
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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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