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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 "Master" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services M-O" Surname  Master    
First Name(s)  R A    
Honours  CB    
Rank  Brevet-Colonel    
Regiment  late 2nd Bengal European Cavalry    
Commissions  Cornet, 12 May 23-Lieut, 13 May 25-Bt-Captain, 12 May 40-Captain, 10 Mar 41-Bt-Major, 7 Jun 49-Major, 20 Dec 51 - Bt LieutColonel, 28 Nov 54-Lieut-Colonel, 13 Apr 55-Bt-Colonel, 28 Nov 57    
Service  Colonel Master, C.B, was present at the siege and capture of Bhurtpore, 25, 25. Medal. Commanded the 11th Irregular Cavalry at the battle of Sooroojkhoond, in the vicinity of Mooltan; also during the siege and surrender of that Fortress in 48, 49- and subsequently at the battle of Goojerat, and in the pursuit of the Sikhs and Affghans by the Force under Sir Walter Gilbert. Medal, 2 Clasps and Brevet-Major. Present at the siege and defence of Lucknow from 30th June to 22nd November 57. Brevet-Colonel and C.B., and one years extra service.    
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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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