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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R

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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 "Pott" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R" Surname  Pott    
First Name(s)  D    
Rank  Brevet-Colonel    
Regiment  7th (late 47th) Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 20 Jan 29 / Lieut, 6 Jun 33 / Captain, 8 Oct 39 / Bt-Major, 3 Apr 46 / Major, 31 Jan 54 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 20 Jun 54 / Lieut-Colonel, 1 May 58 / Bt-Colonel, 22 Aug 57    
Service  Colonel Pott served against the insurgents near Cuttack, in 33, with the 47th Native Infantry. Served throughout the Sutlej Campaign, including the actions of Moodkee, Ferozeshuhur, Buddiwal, Alliwal, and Sobraon. Commanded the 47th Native Infantry as a Captain at Moodkee and Ferozeshuhur. (Horse shot under Him at Sobraon.) Medal and 3 Clasps, and Brevet-Major. Commanded a Force in the Irrawaddy District, in Pegu, against the rebels in 54. Commanded various parties of troops against the rebels near Mirzapore, during the Mutiny of 57. Medal. Commanded the 47th Native Infantry on Foreign Service at Canton, in 58, 59. Medal. (Received the special thanks of Lord Canning for services performed during the Mutiny.)    
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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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