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War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 [HEIC] |
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Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services A-B
Date transcribed | 2008-01-31 | Transcribed by | Peter Bailey | Comment | Each Officer of the Bengal Army still alive and serving in 1863 is mentioned with his Career Progression and War Service |
| Surname | Becher | | First Name(s) | A M | | Honours | CB | | Rank | Major-General | | Regiment | late 61st Native Infantry | | Commissions | Ensign, 20 Oct 33 / Lient, 16 Jul 39 / Captain, 11 Apr 45 / Bt-Major, 3 Apr 46 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 7 Jun 49 / Bt-Colonel, 28 Nov 54 / Major-General, 29 Apr 61 | | Service | Major-General Becher served in Affghanistan in 1839. Present at the storm and capture of Ghuznee. Medal, Served throughÂout the Sutlej Campaign, including the actions of Moodkee, Ferozeshuhur, and Sobraon. Medal, 2 Clasps, and Brevet-Majority. Served during the Punjab Campaign, 1848-49. Present at the siege and surrender of Mooltan and battle of Goojerat. Medal, Clasp, and, Brevet-Lieutenant- Colonel. | | Remarks | H. A. D. C. to G. G. |
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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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