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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 | Trench | | First Name(s) | H Le P | | Rank | Major | | Regiment | late 35th Native Infantry | | Commissions | Ensign, 17 Sep 40 / Lieut, 13 Jan 42 / Bt-Captain, 17 Sep 55 / Captain, 23 Nov 56 / Major, 19 Jan 58 | | Service | Major Trench served with the Force under General Pollock: present at the forcing of the Khyber Pass, and in the different engagements leading to the re-occupation of Cabul, Medal; and also throughout the Hindustan Campaign of 57, 58, including the battle of Nudjufghur (horse killed under him), the several engagements under the walls, and final assault of Delhi, as Orderly Officer to Brigadier-General Nicholson. Immediately on the fall of Delhi, accompanied the Force under General Showers as Brigade-Major throughout the operations in the Goorgaon District. Served as Brigade-Major with the Column under Sir T. Seaton. Present at the actions of Gungeeree, Puttiallee, and Mynpooree. Medal and 2 Clasps. |
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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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