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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 "Chapman" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Chapman    
First Name(s)  H    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  late 49th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 15 Jul 56 / Lieut, 23 Nov 56    
Service  Lieutenant Chapman was present at Meean Meer on the out­break of the Mutiny, 57. Present at the action of Narnoul, 16th November 57, when serving with 1st Bengal Fusiliers in the Column under Command of Brigadier Gerrard. Present at actions of Gungeeree, 14th; Puttiallee, 17th; and Mynpooree, 27th December 57, with the Column under Brigadier Seaton. Commanded a Detachment of Alexanders Horse in several minor affairs against the rebels in the Etawah District, in 58. Present at the action of Creyah, 16th May 58, charger twice wounded, with the Mynpooree Moveahle Column. Present at the action of Dewsa, 14th January 59, when Commanding a Detachment of Alexanders Horse. Mentioned in the Despatch of Brigadier Showers, 10th March 59. Served with a second Column under Brigadier Showers, from January to April 59, when in pursuit of the rebels through Rajpootanah and Central India. Served in the Bundlecund Campaign with Brigadier Wheelers Force, in 59, and with No. 2 Bundlecund Flying Column, in 59, 60, Commanding a Detachment of Alexanders Horse. 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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