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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 "Harris" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I" Surname  Harris    
First Name(s)  C    
Rank  Major    
Regiment  late 27th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 9 Feb 35 / Lieut, 8 Oct 39 / Captain, 3 May 47 / Major, 4 Jun 60    
Service  Major Harris served with the Army of the Indus, from October to December 38. Served with Brigadier Sheltons Force in Afghanistan, November 40. Served in a Campaign, in January 41, against the Affghan Tribes of Sungoo Khilloun, in the Yalley of Nargeean; near Jellallabad. Served in the Fortress of Ghuznee, June 41. Present in the Fortress at the time it was beseiged by the Affghans, from November 41 to March 42. In February 42 deputed as a hostage with the Affghan Chiefs, for a specific purpose; was a prisoner in the hands of the Affghans, from March till November 42, at Ghuznee, Cabul, and Bamuan. Medal. Served with the Army of the Sutlej, 46. In the capacity of Commissariat Officer at the bridge of boats over the Sutlej, employed in forwarding supplies to the Army at Lahore. Served with Brigadier Wheelers Field Force in Bundlecund, from August to December 59.    
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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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