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Go to record Bengal Army Medical List 1862 Bengal Army Medical List 1862
 Surgeons Serving in Bengal 1862

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Date transcribed2010-06-00
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentA list of Surgeons and Assistant Surgeons serving in Bengal in 1862.

Note that it was important for Surgeons to be able to communicate with their native soldiers and so much importance was placed on their language ability. Many of them "Passed in the Vernacular" i.e. they were able to speak one of the local languages.

Rank  Surgeon Major    
Appontment as Assistant Surgeon  25 Dec 1840    
First Name(s)  William    
Surname  Keates    
Qualifications  Passed exam in Hindoostanee    
Date of Appointment to Present Rank.  10 Jan 1861    
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Lists of Surgeons, Apothecaries and Veterinary Surgeons serving in Bengal in 1862
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