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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 "Rosamond" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R" Surname  Rosamond    
First Name(s)  M    
Honours  VC    
Rank  Ensign    
Regiment  Unattached List    
Commissions  Ensign, 16 Apr 58    
Service  Ensign Rosamond entered the Army as a Private Soldier in 41, and was attached to the 2nd Fusiliers. Served the Campaign in Scinde, and against the Hill Tribes in Beloochistan, under Sir Charles Napier. Served in the Punjab Campaign under Lord Gough, and was present at the battles of Ramnuggur, passage of the Chenah, Chillianwallah, and Goojerat. Medal and 2 Clasps. Served during the rebellion of 57. Medal and Victoria Cross. Received the Cross for meritorious conduct on the 4th June 57, in volunteering and bringing in Captain Brown, Pension Pay-Master, and his wife and infant, and others from a detached bungalow into the Barracks, and for setting fire to the Sepoy lines, with the view of driving out the enemy; also for saving the life of Major Barrett, of the 37th Native Infantry, when a Sepoy was in the act of bayonetting him; also for conveying a message from Major Barrett through a terrific shower of grape, and a cross-fire from the rebels, to the Brigadier. Promoted to an Unattached Ensigncy.    
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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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