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Go to record War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 [HEIC] War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 [HEIC]
 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services S-U

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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 "Sherer" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services S-U" Surname  Sherer    
First Name(s)  J F    
Rank  Captain    
Regiment  late 49th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 10 Dec 47 / Lieut, 24 Jan 51 / Captain, 18 Feb 61    
Service  Captain Sherer served with the Army of Punjab, 48, 49: present throughout the siege operations before Mooltan, including the action of Sooroojkhoond, storm and capture of Mooltan, and surrender of the Fortress. Medal and Clasp. Led the Head Quarters of the Sylhet Light Infantry into action, on the 17th December 57, against the mutineers of the 34th Native Infantry, at Latoo, Sylhet District; succeeded to the Command of the Corps on Major Byng being killed at the commencement of the fight, and brought the Corps out of action, after defeating and routing the mutineers. 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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