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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 "Nash" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services M-O" Surname  Nash    
First Name(s)  J    
Honours  CB    
Rank  Major-General    
Regiment  late 46th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, Jul 13 / Lieut, 25 Dec 17 / Captain, 24 Jan 29 / Major, 26 Sep 41 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 30 Apr 44 / Lieut-Colonel, 11 Nov 47 / Bt-Colonel, 20 Jun 54 / Colonel, 15 Jul 57 / Major-General, 9 Apr 56    
Service  Major-General Nash, C.B., served throughout the Nepal Campaign, 14, 15: present at the siege and surrender of Malown. Medal. Served during the Maharatta War, including the storm and capture of the enemys guns and camp, 16th December, and city of Nagpore, 24th December 17; siege and surrender of Asseerghur, 19; Lamba, 23; and served throughout the Campaign in Affghanistan, 39, 40, 41, and 42, including the assault and capture of Ghuznee, 39. Medal. Commanded the 43rd Light Infantry at the repulse of the enemy at Candahar (slightly wounded, 29th May 42), and storm and capture of Istaliff. Medal. Commanded the 43rd Native Infantry at the battle of Maharajpore. Bronze Star and Lieutenant- Colonel. Campaign on the Sutlej: present at the action of Sobraon. Medal and C.B. Commanded the 72nd Native Infantry at the 2nd siege and capture of Mooltan, led the Right Centre Column at the storming of the suburbs of Mooltan. (Wounded.) 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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