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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 "Greathead" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I" Surname  Greathead    
First Name(s)  W W H    
Honours  CB    
Rank  Brevet-Major    
Regiment  Bengal Engineers    
Commissions  2nd Lieut, 9 Dec 44 / Lieut, 14 May 54 / 2nd Captain, 27 Aug 58 / Bt-Major, 28 Aug 58    
Service  Major Greathead served at the siege of Mooltan and was present at Goojerat. Medal and Clasp. Served throughout the Delhi Campaign, first as Agent to the Lieutenant-Governor, North-Western Provinces, and A. D. C. to the General Commanding, afterwards as Field Engineer. Present at the battles of the Hindun and at Badlee-ka-Serai. Severely wounded in two places at the assault of Delhi. Accompanied Colonel Seatons Column through the Doab, and present at action of Puttiallee and Futtehghur. Served at the capture of Lucknow. Medal and 2 Clasps, Brevet-Major, and Civil C.B. Served as A. D. C. to Sir R. Napier at capture of Takoo Fort and advance on Pekin. Medal and Clasps.    
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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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