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Go to record War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 [HEIC] War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 [HEIC]
 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services A-B

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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 "Bishop" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services A-B" Surname  Bishop    
First Name(s)  G A    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  late 2nd Bengal Fusiliers    
Commissions  2nd Lieut, 12 Jun 52 / Lieut, 2 Jul 56    
Service  Lieutenant Bishop served with his Regiment in Burmah in 1853, with the expedition against the Rebel Chief " Moung Yong Gye." Acted as Interpreter to a Detachment of the 5th Fusiliers in the neighborhood of Arrah during the early part of 1857. Served with Her Majesty's 64th Regiment at the besiege of Cawnpore by the Gwalior Contingent, and at their subsequent defeat by Sir Colin Campbell on the 6th December 1857, Was present with the 64th on the 28th November during a charge on a battery of the enemy's guns, when a great many Officers were left killed, and being carried away from the vicinity of the guns, the only body rescued was that of Brigadier Wilson, Commanding. Was present at the battle of Kala-Nuddee under Sir Colin Campbell. Medal, Has furnished certificates of qualification in surveying.    
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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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