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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 "Girdlestone" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I" Surname  Girdlestone    
First Name(s)  W B    
Rank  Captain    
Regiment  late 67th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 4 Feb 46 / Lieut, 9 Jul 52 / Captain, 28 Nov 57    
Service  Captain Girdlestone served in Burmah, in 52, 53, and 54, under General Godwin. Present at the occupation of Rangoon; also at Donabew in the actions of 18th and 19th March 53. Medal. In Command of a Detached Company in charge of a fleet of 100 store and ammunition boats on the Irrawaddy, from Donabew to Prome; repulsed a night attack made on his boats at Morrio ; struck on the chest and contused by a spent ball. Present and served with the Flying Brigade after the occupation of Lahore, 46. Served throughout the Mutiny of 57, Present in the action near Agra, 5th July; also at the battle of Agra, 10th October 59, and other minor affairs. 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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