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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services V-Z

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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 "Wheler" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services V-Z" Surname  Wheler    
First Name(s)  F    
Honours  CB    
Rank  Brevet-Colonel    
Regiment  late 1st Bengal European Cavalry    
Commissions  Cornet, 18 Aug 19 / Lieut, 30 Jun 21 / Captain, 7 Jul 33 / Bt-Major, 9 Nov 46 / Major, 15 Dec 51 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 7 Jun 49 / Lieut-Colonel, 28 Nov 54 / Bt-Colonel, 28 Nov 54    
Service  Colonel Wheler served in Bundlecund, 21, 22. In Affghanistan, 39, 40: present at the assault and capture of Ghuznee, Medal; and pursuit of Dost Mahomed Khan. 3rd Class Dooranee Order. Present at the siege and capture of Mooltan, and battle of Sooroojkhoond, in the Punjab Campaign, 48, 49. Medal and Brevet-Lieutenant- Colonel. Favorably mentioned in Brigadier Markhams and General Whishs Despatches. Commanded Saugor District,58, 59; three times in action at Zalimpore, Dowlutpore, and Goonapoora, against the rebels. Commanded 7 Columns of Troops in Bundlecund, 59, against the rebels. Thanked by Lord Clyde in General Orders. Medal and Clasp, and C.B.-ship.    
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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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