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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 "Hire" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I" Surname  Hire    
First Name(s)  S J    
Rank  Brevet-Major    
Regiment  late 22nd Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 12 Jun 41 / Lieut, 22 Mar 44 / Captain, 1 Dec 55 / Bt-Major, 2 Dec 55    
Service  Major Hire served as A. D. C. on the Staff of His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, Lord Gough, and was present throughout the Campaign in the Punjab, including the skirmish at Ramnuggur, passage of the Chenab, and battles of Chillianwallah and Goojerat. Medal and 2 Clasps. Was mentioned favorably in two Despatches by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, 5th February 49 and 7th March 49, and his name recorded for a Brevet-Majority on attaining the rank of Captain regimentally. On the conclusion of the Campaign, was appointed Adjutant to the 3rd Irregular Cavalry, and rose successively to the Command of that Regiment.    
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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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