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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 "Wilson" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services V-Z" Surname  Wilson    
First Name(s)  H M    
Rank  Major    
Regiment  late 6th Europeans    
Commissions  Ensign, 6 Jul 39 / Lieut, 23 Feb 42 / Captain, 22 Oct 51 / Bt-Major, 24 Mar 58 / Major, 18 Feb 61    
Service  Major Wilsok served during the Punjab Campaign, 48, 49: present throughout both sieges of Mooltan, including the storming of the Dhurmsalla, action near Sooroojkhoond, and battle of Goojerat. Medal and 2 Clasps. Present at the Mutiny of the Native Troops at Jullundur, 7th June 57. Served with the Delhi Field Force during the siege, and present at the storm and capture of Delhi, 22nd September 57. Present at the action of Boolundshuhur, 20th September; Allyghur, 3rd October; battle of Agra, 10th October 57. Served under Lord Clyde at the taking of Dilkoosha and La Martiniere, storming of the Sekunder Bagh, and relief of the Lucknow Garrison, 22nd November 57. Present at the battle of Cawnpore, 6th December 57. Medal and 2 Clasps. Promoted to the rank of Brevet-Major for services du­ing the Mutiny. Mentioned in the Despatches of Sir A. Wilson, 57; Lord Clyde, 57 (twice); Lieutenant-Colonel Greathed, 58; and Lieutenant-Colonel Cotton, 57. Received the thanks of Government four times, 57.    
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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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