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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R

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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 "Roberts" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R" Surname  Roberts    
First Name(s)  A    
Honours  CB    
Rank  Lieutenant-General    
Regiment  late 1st European Bengal Fusiliers    
Commissions  Ensign, 18 Mar 05 / Lieut, 19 Mar 05 / Captain, 27 Aug 22 / Major, 24 Sep 26 / Lieut-Colonel, 28 Sep 31 / Colonel, 10 Nov 43 / Major-General 20 Jun 54 / Lieut-General, 13 Oct 57    
Service  Lieutenant-General Roberts, C.B., served under Lord Lake in the Punjab, in 05, when the Army crossed the Sutlej in pursuit of Holkar and Ameer Khan, in 06. Served in Bundlecund in 07; at the siege of Kemona and Gunowur, in the Doab, under General Dickens; in the Nepal War, 14, 15; at the storm of Kullunga. Commanded the 1st Battery, 13th Native Infantry, in action at Peacock Hill, near the Fort of Jytuk, and was afterwards engaged at Birlake Tebee. Medal. Being on Staff employ, joined and marched with his Regiment to Bareilly, where it was sent to quell the insurrection, in April 16. Served in Afghanistan, 38 to 41. Commanded the 4th Brigade of the Army of the Indus. Present at the storm and capture of Ghuznee, succeeding Sir R. Sale in the Command of the Fortress; caused the capture of Hyder Khan, the Governor of the Fortress, and son of Dost Mahomed Khan, for which he received the thanks of the Commander-in-Chief. Medal and, G.B. Afterwards commanded the Shahs Troops. Ind Class Dooranee Order. In 42 commanded the 4th Brigade of the Army of Reserve.    
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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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