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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 "Richardes" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R" Surname  Richardes    
First Name(s)  C    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  late 63rd Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 26th Aug 51 / Lieut, 31 Dec 55    
Service  Lieutenant Richardes served during the Mutiny, 58. Commanded a Troop of European Cavalry, from Calcutta to Allahabad, in 58. Commanded a Detachment of Ferozepore Sikhs, and Sikh Volunteers, with the Sarun Field Force, under Brigadiers Berkley and Pinkney, in 58. Present at the attack and capture of Fort Dehong; also at the attack on Fort Tiroul, in Oude, 21st March 58. Present at the taking of the Forts of Bycepore and Pertabghur. Commanded in each of these Forts after their capture, and assisted with a Company of Punjab Sappers in destroying the Forts and the surrounding jungle. Received the thanks of the Brigadier on each occasion. 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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