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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 | Ryves | | First Name(s) | W H | | Rank | Major | | Regiment | late 61st Native Infantry | | Commissions | Ensign, 5 Jun 29 / Lieut, 11 Oct 38 / Bt-Captain, 28 Mar 44 / Captain, 24 Jan 45 / Bt-Major, 28 Nov 54 / Major, 15 Jul 59 | | Service | Major Ryves served with the Force in Shekawattee, 34, 35, Commanding the 3rd Local Horse. Served during the Campaign in Affghanistan, 39, and accompanied Sir J. Outram in pursuit of Ameer Dost Mahomed Khan to Bamean. Present at the storm and capture of Ghuznee. Medal. Commanded the 8th Irregular Cavalry in Bundlecund, 42, 43, with Brigadier Youngs Field Force. With Sir S. Cottons Field Force in Eusuffzaie, in 58. |
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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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