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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services J-L

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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 "Luard" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services J-L" Surname  Luard    
First Name(s)  F P    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  late 1st Bengal European Cavalry    
Commissions  Cornet, 12 Oct 52 / Lieut, 30 Nov 53    
Service  Lieutenant Luard served during the Mutiny, 57, 58. With the Rajpootana Field Force against the insurgents in Malwa, in 57. Present at the affairs of Minbhera, 19th September; with Volunteer Cavalry, Jeerum, 23rd October, as a Volunteer Gunner. Defence of Neemuch Fort, 8th to 22nd November, as a Volunteer Gunner. Served with the Central India Field Force against the rebels, in 58. Present at the siege and capture of Fort Chundehree, 9th to 17th March; siege and capture of Jhansie, from 20th March to 5th April; actions of Kooneh, 7th May; Muttra, 16th May; Gowlowlee, 22nd May; capture of Calpee, 23rd May 58. Medal and Clasp. Volunteered and served throughout the War in China, in 60. Present at the actions of Sinho, Chan-kia-Whan, 18th September; and Tangchow (wounded), 21st September 60. Medal and 2 Clasps. Mentioned in the Despatches of Captain Simpson for gallant and praiseworthy conduct, 18th February 58; specially by Sir Hugh Rose, for useful service and zeal, 23rd May 58; of Sir Hope Grant, 21st September 60.    
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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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