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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services S-U

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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 "Sherriff" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services S-U" Surname  Sherriff    
First Name(s)  J P    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  late 35th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 20 Jan 51 / Lieut, 10 Jul 54    
Service  Lieutenant Sherriff served with the 2nd Punjab Infantry during the Campaign in Hindostan, in 57, 58: present at the siege, assault, and capture of Delhi, including the battle of Nudjufghur; accompanied the Moveable Column under Colonel Greathed, after the fall of Delhi. Present at the battle of Boolundshuhur, was detached with a portion of the Regiment at Allyghur, and subsequently commanded a mixed Force in the Etawah District, where he had several engagements with the enemy, and on one occasion captured 5 guns, after driving the enemy out of his position. For his conduct on this occasion he received the thanks of the Governor-General. Medal and Clasps.    
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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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