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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 "Garstin" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I" Surname  Garstin    
First Name(s)  H M    
Rank  Major    
Regiment  late 36th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 20 Dec 42 / Lieut, 24 Jan 45 / Captain, 23 Nov 56 / Bt-Major, 19 Jan 58    
Service  Major Garstin served during the Sutlej Campaign, 45, 46. Present at the action of Allrwal. Medal. Served during the Punjab Campaign, 48, 49. Present at the actions of Ramnuggur, Sadoolapore, (severely wounded,) Chillianwallah, and Goojerat. Medal and 2 Clasps. Specially mentioned by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief in his Despatch, 5th February 49. Present at the battle of Badlee-ke-Serai, 8th June 57, and served throughout the siege of Delhi as Deputy Assistant Quarter-Master-General attached to Army Head-Quarters. Served in the same capacity at Goorgaon and Rewaree. Medal and Clasp and Brevet-Major. Received thanks of Provincial Commander-in-Chief at Delhi, 17th July 57. Favorably mentioned in Despatch of Major-General A. Wilson, 22nd September 57. Received thanks of Governor-General, 5th November 57.    
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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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