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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 "Coke" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Coke    
First Name(s)  J    
Honours  CB    
Rank  Brevet-Colonel    
Regiment  late 10th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign 3 Dec 27 / Lieut, 29 Aug 35 / Bt-Captain, 3 Dec 42 / Captain, 28 Mar 43 / Bt-Major, 20 Jun 54 / Major, 18 Nov 57 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 19 Jan 58 / Bt-Colonel, 20 Jul 58    
Service  Colonel Coke was present at the actions of Chillianwallah (horse shot under him} and Goojerat; pursuit of the Sikhs and Afghans under General Gilbert. Medal and Clasp. With the Force under Lieutenant-Colonel Bradshaw, in the Eusuffzaie country, in 49, 50; also in the affairs in the Eusuffzaie country and Ranazaie Valley, in 52. Commanded 1st Punjab Infantry at the attack on the Afreedies, in the pass leading to Kohat, under Brigadier Campbell. Wounded in a skirmish near the Kohat Pass, November 53. Dersummund, May 55 ; Summana Mountain, September 55; and Bozdar Hills, March 57. Wounded, Commanded Moveable Column at Delhi, from 4th July to 12th August. Was wounded at the capture of the guns at Ludlow Castle. Commanded a Brigade in Rohilkund, 58, Medal and Clasp.    
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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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