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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 "Corbyn" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Corbyn    
First Name(s)  J C    
Honours  MD    
Rank  Assistant-Surgeon    
Regiment  Bengal Medical Establish­ment    
Commissions  Asst-Surgeon, 24 Nov 51    
Service  Assistant-Surgeon Corbyn served with the Umritsur Moveable Column. Accompained the Cashmere Force under Colonel R. Lawrence to Delhi, and was present at the siege and capture of that place. Medal and 2 Clasps. Served with the Troops at Jhujjur and Rohtuck; had Medical Charge of the 3rd Sikh Cavalry at Lucknow; present at the final capture of that city. The 3rd Sikh Cavalry formed part of the Forces under Sir Edward Lugard, with whom the Regiment was at the relief of Azimghur, and afterwards accompanied Brigadier Douglas, in the rapid and celebrated pursuit after the rebel Koer Singh: was present in every action fought by his Regiment. Served with the Azimghur Field Force, from 29th March to 4th June 58, when the rebels were finally expelled the Jugdespore Jungles; also present with the 3rd Sikh Cavalry all through the quelling of the disturbances of the Shahabad and Behar Districts.    
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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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