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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services V-Z

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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 "Vivian" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services V-Z" Surname  Vivian    
First Name(s)  A    
Rank  Lieutenant    
Regiment  late 20th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 9 Dec 54 / Lieut, 31 Jan 57    
Service  Lieutenant Vivian commanded a Ressala of Pathan Horse during the Mutiny, in 57, 58, and 59. Assisted in the suppression of the rebellion of the Jat Tribes of the Ravee, in the Groogaira District, in 57. Served with Brigadier Franks Column in the advance on Lucknow, in February 58. Present at the capture of the Fort of Dhowrara, 4th March 58. Served during the operations before, and capture of, Lucknow, under Lord Clyde, in March 58. Medal and Clasp. Stationed at Oonao, on the Lucknow, and Cawnpore Road, from April to November 58, assisting in keeping the road clear from the rebels, during which time had frequent skirmishes with the enemy. Served with Colonel Kellys Column in the operations on the Nepal Frontier, in 59. Present at the attack on the rebels position in the Hills near Booswul, on the 28th March. Mentioned in Colonel Kellys Despatch, 30th March 59. Served with the 3rd Punjab Cavalry in the expedition under Brigadier-General Chamberlain, against the Mahsood Wuzeerees, in April 60.    
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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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