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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) | T | | Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel | | Regiment | late 57th Native Infantry | | Commissions | Ensign, 10 Jan 28 / Lieut, 17 Jul 32 / Bt-Captain, 10 Jan 43 / Captain, 24 Jan 45 / Bt-Major, 20 Jun 54 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 24 Mar 58 | | Service | Lieutenant-Colonel Simpson served against the Coles and Hill Tribes of Kochang Singooree, in 35, 36. Against the Sarka Coles of Singbhoom, in 37. Served in Hazareebaugh and Chota Nagpore, in. 57. Present at an engagement with the rebels at Chuttera, on the 3rd October 57, and completely defeated them, capturing their colors, 4 guns, tumbeels, a large amount of Treasure, Military Stores, Ammunition, Arms, Elephants, &c., &c. Mentioned in the report of the Commander-in-Chief, and received the thanks of the Government, 15th October 57. Promoted to the rank of Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel for services during the Mutinies, | | Remarks | {Since retired.} |
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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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