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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 "Chamberlain" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Chamberlain    
First Name(s)  C T    
Rank  Lieutenant-Colonel    
Regiment  late 28th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 12 Dec 37 / Lieut, 26 Mar 40 / Captain, 1st May 52 / Major,2 May 52 / Lieut-Colonel, 30 Dec 59    
Service  Lieutenant-Colonel Chamberlain served with the Army of the Indus, 39, 40, 41, 42. Present at the siege and capture of Ghuznee, 39. Medal. In a Cavalry engagement, 27th December 41, Horse dangerously wounded. Present at the action of Killu-i-Shah, 12th January 42, and in other actions near Candahar, under Major-General Nott. Medal. Served in Scinde, under Sir C. Napier, 43. Served in the Punjab Campaign, 48, 49. Present at the actions of Chillianwallah and Goojerat, Medal and Clasp. Wounded in an engagement with Sikh Cavalry, 30th January 49. Received the thanks of the Commander-in-Chief, 30th January 49. Present at the pursuit of the Sikh Army and final surrender at Rawul Pindee, to Sir W. R. Gilbert. Mentioned in the Despatch of Brigadier Hearsey to the Commander-in-Chief, 7th March 49. Promoted to the rank of Brevet-Major for service in the Punjab Campaign. Served at Mooltan during the Mutiny. Disarmed the 62nd and 69th Native Infantry. Engaged against the Googaira rebels. Besieged in the Serai of Cheekawutne for four days. Promoted to the rank of Brevet-Lieutenant-Colonel for services during the Mutiny, 57. Received the thanks of Government, 4th August 59. Medal.    
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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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