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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services M-O

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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 "Need" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services M-O" Surname  Need    
First Name(s)  C    
Rank  Captain    
Regiment  late 6th Europeans    
Commissions  Ensign, 14 Apr 40 / Lieut, 16 Jun 42 / Captain, 1 Aug 53    
Service  Captain Need served as Adjutant of the 14th Irregular Cavalry throughout the Punjab Campaign, also when the Regiment surprised the Fort of Govindghur. Commanded a Squadron under Sir J. Lawrence, Bart., at the disarming of the Towns of Sulliana and Kana Kutch, in the Punjab. Served throughout the Rohilcund Campaign, 58, as a Volunteer, including the actions of Bagawalla and Nageena (in the latter action charger wounded by sabre cut); relief of Moradabad, action on the Dojura, assault and capture of Bareilly, attack and bombardment of Shahjehanpore, and relief of the Garrison, and the subsequent affairs of the 15th and 18th May, on the latter occasion commanded De-Kantzows Horse. 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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