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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I

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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 "Forbes" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I" Surname  Forbes    
First Name(s)  H    
Rank  Brevet-Major    
Regiment  late 1st Bengal European Cavalry    
Commissions  Cornet, 3 Oct 44 / Lieut, 31 Mar 51 / Captain, 25 Oct 56 / Bt-Major, 20 Jul 58    
Service  Major Forbes served in the Sutlej Campaign, 46. Present at the actions of Moodkee, (horse killed under him,} Ferozeshuhur, and Sobraon. Medal and 2 Clasps. Served during the Punjab Campaign, 48, 49. Present at the actions of Chillianwallah and Goojerat. Medal and Clasp. Was a Member of the Lucknow Garrison in 57. Slightly wounded. Mentioned in the Despatch of Brigadier Inglis, 12th November 57. Present at the battle of Cawnpore, under Lord Clyde. Slightly wounded. Served as Brigade Major in the final operations against Lucknow, March 58. Mentioned in the Despatch of Brigadier Campbell, 16th April 58. Medal and 2 Clasps, and one years extra service. Promoted to the rank of Brevet-Major for services at the capture of Lucknow.    
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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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