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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 "Dennys" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services C-E" Surname  Dennys    
First Name(s)  J B    
Rank  Major    
Regiment  late 38th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 3rd Jan 40 / Lieut, 12 Nov 42 / Captain, 6 Jan 52 / -Major in Staff Corps, 18 Feb 61    
Service  Major Dennys served throughout the Campaign in Affghanistan, under Major General Nott, and present in every action fought under that Officer. From the time of joining his Regiment, held Command of the Light Company in the Field on all occasions. Medal. Served during the Sutlej Campaign, 45, 46. In 53, commanded the Kotah Contingent and the Troops ordered from Nusseerabad, to support him in the reduction of the Fort of Kurowlee, in Kurowlee Territory. The Fort was evacuated by the rebels. Received the approbation of the Governor-General on this occasion. Commanded the Kotah Contingent on the outbreak of the Mutinies, and employed some weeks against the rebels in the Agra and Muttra Districts. Served in the Fort at Agra, Present at the attack on the Fort of Abwal, in Rajpootana, under Brigadier General Lawrence, and accompanied Field Forces from Neemuch in civil capacity, in pursuit of Feroze Shah, Tantia Topee, &c.    
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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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