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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services J-L

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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 "Lawrence" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services J-L" Surname  Lawrence    
First Name(s)  G St P    
Honours  CB    
Rank  Brevet-Colonel    
Regiment  late 2nd Bengal European Cavalry    
Commissions  Cornet, 5 May 21 / Lieut, 1 May 24 / Bt-Captain, 5 May 36 / Captain, 5 Jan 44 / Bt-Major, 9 Nov 46 / Major, 26 Feb 60 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 7 Jun 49 / Bt-Colonel, 28 Nov 54    
Service  Colonel Lawrence served with the Army of the Indus, 39, 40, 41. Present at the capture of Ghuznee. Medal. Pursuit of Dost Mahomed Khan, 39, and forcing of the Khoord Cabul Pass by the Force under Sir Robert Sale, October41. 3rd class Dooranee Order. Taken prisoner on the 23rd December 41, and released on the 29th of the same month. In retreat from Cabul surrendered as hostage to Akbar Khan, released 21st September 42; fell into the hands of Sirdar Chutter Singh, after the night attack made by the Sikh Army on the Peshawur Agency, October 48. Retreated to Kohat, then made prisoner by Sirdar Sultan Mahomed Khan, liberated 7th March 49, on the submission of the Sirdar to Major-General Gilbert. Medal and Brevet-Lieutenant- Colonel.    
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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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