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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 S-U
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 | Simpson | | First Name(s) | E J | | Rank | Major | | Regiment | late 69th Native Infantry | | Commissions | Ensign, 24 Jan 39 / Lieut, 24 Aug 40 / Captain, 31 Jul 49 / Major, 8 Dec 61 | | Service | Major Simpson served against the Hill Tribes in Scinde, under Sir C. Napier. Served with the Army of the Punjab, 48, 49: present at the battles of Ramnuggur, Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Goojerat, and pursuit of the Sikhs and Affghans to Peshawur. Medal and 2 Clasps. Mentioned in the Despatch of Major-General Thackwell. Present on the Staff of Sir Charles Napier in the expedition against the Affreedies in the Kohat Pass, in February 50. Present at Meerut during the Mutiny, in57. Medal. Received the thanks of Government, 16th February 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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