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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services M-O

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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 "Mainwaring" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services M-O" Surname  Mainwaring    
First Name(s)  E R    
Rank  Brevet-Colonel    
Regiment  late 28th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 9 Jan 24 / Lieut, 13 May 25 / Captain, 20 Feb 38 / Bt-Major, 4 Oct 42 / Major, 13 Dec 54 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 20 Jun 54 / Lieut-Colonel, 25 Nov 58 / Bt-Colonel, 7 May 55    
Service  Colonel Mainwaring served throughout the whole of the Affghan Campaign in 39, 40, 41, and 42, including the assault and capture of Ghuznee; in the subsequent year was engaged at the night attack at Baboo Kooshgoh and the destruction of Khoodawah; was one of the garrison of Jellallahad, and in the general action and defeat of Akbar Khan, and subsequent operations leading to the re-occupation of Cabul: was attached to the left wing of the Army of Gwalior; and was present on the Staff at the battle of Punniar. Present with the Army on the Sutlej, including the battle of Sobraon; engaged with the Army of the Punjab at the actions of Ramnuggur, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Goojerat. 5 Medals, 2 Clasps, and a Bronze Star.    
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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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