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War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 [HEIC] |
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Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R
Date transcribed | 2008-01-31 | Transcribed by | Peter Bailey | Comment | Each Officer of the Bengal Army still alive and serving in 1863 is mentioned with his Career Progression and War Service |
| Surname | Richmond | | First Name(s) | A F | | Honours | CB | | Rank | Major-General | | Regiment | late 24th Native Infantry | | Commissions | Ensign, 27 Oct 09 / Lieut, 16 Dec 14 / Captain, 1 May 24 / Major, 13 May 33 / Lieut-Colonel, 24 Jan 40 / Colonel, 28 Mar 50 / Major-General, 28 Nov 54 | | Service | Major-General Richmond, C.B., was at the siege of Kalinger, in 11; in the Nepal War, 14, 15 ; at the assault on Kalunga, at Nalagurh, wouinded, and Nahun ; at the siege and capture of Bhurtpore, 26. Medal and Clasp. Commanded the Regiment in the Affghan Campaign of 42, including the engagement in the Mazeena Valley; that of Tazee (where he commanded the Rear Guard), and the advance on Cabul. Medal and C.B. |
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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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