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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I

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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 "Halkett" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I" Surname  Halkett    
First Name(s)  J C    
Honours  OB    
Rank  Lieutenant-Colonel    
Regiment  late 20th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 22 Oct 22 / Lieut, 22 Oct 24 / Captain, 6 Aug 34 / Bt-Major, 23 Dec 42 / Major, 3 Sep 49 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 20 Jun 54 / Lieut-Colonel, 28 Nov 54 / Bt-Colonel, 15 Sep 55    
Service  Lieutenant-Colonel Halkett served during the Burmese War, 25, 26. Present at the assault and capture of Arracan. Medal. Served throughout the Affghanistan Campaign, 39 to 42; including the assault and capture of Ghuznee. Medal and 3rd class Dooranee Order. Present at the defence of Khelat-i-Ghilzie. Medal, C.B., and Brevet-Major. Present during the operations of the Candahar Force leading to the occupation of Cabul. Present at the battle of Maharajpore. Bronze Star.    
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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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