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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R

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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 "Roddy" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R" Surname  Roddy    
First Name(s)  P    
Honours  VC    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  Unattached List    
Commissions  Lieut, 3 Dec 58    
Service  Lieutenant Roddy served with General Havelocks 1st advance to Lueknow, and was present at all the different engagements under his Command. Present at the relief and occupation of the Residency of Lucknow, 25th September 57. Present at the defence of Alum Bagh by Sir James Outram. Mentioned in the Despatch of the Major-General, 23rd December 58; also by Major V. Eyre, 8th January 58. Promoted to Ensigns Commission for services in the Field, 24th February 58. Present at the capture of Lucknow by Lord Clyde, March 58. Served during the Oude Campaign,58. Commanded the Artillery in all the different engagements with the enemy. Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and received the decoration of the V. C. for services in the Field. Mentioned several times in Despatches. Received the thanks of Government, also of the Oude Local Government, several times, for services. Had his horse shot and wounded slightly several times. Present on the Oude Frontier at the final capture of the rebels, who found an asylum in the Nepalese Territory, and commanded the Oude Military Police during the moment of their capture. 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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