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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 "Oakes" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services M-O" Surname  Oakes    
First Name(s)  E    
Rank  Brevet-Major    
Regiment  late 6th Europeans    
Commissions  Ensign, 2 Feb 41 / Lieut, 13 Mar 44 / Bt-Captain, 2 Feb 56 / Cap­tain, 23 Nov 56 / Bt-Major, 24 Mar 58    
Service  Major Oakes served during the Punjab Campaign, 48, 49, throughout the operations in the vicinity, including the attack on the Dhurmsala and action of Sooroojkhoond, siege and surrender of Mooltan, and battle of Goojerat. Medal and Clasp. Joined Havelocks Force, September 57, and was appointed Assistant Field Engineer, and in that capacity accompanied the Force from Cawnpore in September, for the 1st relief of Lucknow. Entered the Residency on 25th September, accompanied the expedition party at the assault and capture of the Kings stables, 16th November. Remained in the Residency during its investiture by the rebel troops, until finally relieved by the Army under Lord Clyde. Was appointed Brigade Major of Engineers to the Force at Alum Bagh, under Sir J. Outram. Was present at the action of " Gailee" and also at the repulses of the numerous attacks, and in the operations ending in the final capture of Lucknow. Brevet of Major. Medal and 2 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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