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War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 [HEIC] |
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Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R
Date transcribed | 2008-01-31 | Transcribed by | Peter Bailey | Comment | Each Officer of the Bengal Army still alive and serving in 1863 is mentioned with his Career Progression and War Service |
| Surname | Richardson | | First Name(s) | W | | Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel | | Regiment | late 73rd Native Infantry | | Commissions | Ensign, 19 Jan 28 / Lieut, 2 Aug 39 / Captain, 19 Jan 43 / Bt-Major, 4 Apr 45 / Major, 20 Jun 54 / Lieut-Colonel, 25 Oct 59 | | Service | Lieutenant-Colonel Richardson served in the Sutlej Campaign, in 45, 46: present at the actions of Moodkee, Ferozeshuhur, and Sobraon. Medal and 2 Clasps. Favorably mentioned by the Officer Commanding the Regiment in his report of the action of Ferozeshuhur. Served with the Army of the Punjab, 47. Medal. Received the thanks of the Government of Bengal for conduct in 57, while he commanded the 2nd Assam Light Infantry. |
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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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