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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 | Sitwell | | First Name(s) | H C | | Rank | Lieutenant | | Regiment | late 5th Bengal European Cavalry | | Commissions | Cornet, 20 Apr 57 / Lieut, 18 May 58 | | Service | Lieutenant Sitwell was present at the actions fought by General Windham, in defence of Cawnpore, 26th, 27th, and 28th November 57. Was attached to HMs 9th Royal Lancers from 5th December 57 to 15th November 58, and was present during that time at the following actions: defeat of the Gwalior rebels by Lord Clyde, at Cawnpore, Serai Ghaut, Khodagunge, and re-ocoupation of Futtehghur, Meangunge, Lucknow, siege and capture of Fort of Rooya, Allygunge, Bareilly, Shahjehanpore, Mohumdee. Medal and Clasp. |
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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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