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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E

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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 "Cavenagh" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Cavenagh    
First Name(s)  O    
Rank  Colonel    
Regiment  late 32nd Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 12 Jun 37 / Lieut, 13 Jan 42 / Captain, 10 Aug 50 / Bt-Major, 10 Aug 50 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 28 Nov 54 / Bt-Colonel, 28 Nov 57    
Service  Colonel CAVENAGH served with the 2nd Irregular Cavalry during the disturbances in Bundlecund, 42. Served with the Army of Gwalior, 43. Present at the action of Maharajpore. Wounded severely, left leg being carried away by a round shot, and severe contusions received from his charger being killed and falling over with him. Bronze Star. Mentioned in Despatch of Major Oldfield, Commanding 4th Irregular Cavalry. Served with the Army of the Sutlej, 46. Present at the action of Buddiwal, severely wounded in left arm. Medal. Promoted to rank of Brevet-Major on obtaining the Regimental rank of Captain, 10th August 50.    
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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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