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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 "Hawkins" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I" Surname  Hawkins    
First Name(s)  F D    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  late 32nd Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 10 Dec 54 / Lieut, 6 Jun 57    
Service  Lieutenant Hawkins served during the Mutinies, 57. Present at Jullundur. ( Wounded.) Accompanied Brigadier Johnstons Column of pursuit. Present at Cavalry skirmishes of Molum Brigade and Russoolabad, July 58 ; at the attack on Fort Borovah, August 58, at Sundala and Jamoo. Mentioned in the Despatch of Sir G. Barker, 13th November 58. Commanded 3rd Oude Police Cavalry at Chilowlee, Subrowlee, and Pooneat, under Colonel Bulwer, also at Maharajgunge and Simree. Mentioned in Despatch of Brigadier Evelegh, 17th December 58. Held the Fort of Toorwah when attacked by "Banee Madhow Sing" with 7,000 men and 3 guns. Received the thanks of the Oude Local Government and of the Governor-General, 20th December 58. Repeatedly brought to the notice of the Oude Local Government by Colonel Bruce and Captain Chamberlain. Medal.    
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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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