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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 V-Z
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 | Woodgate | | First Name(s) | F H | | Rank | Lieutenant | | Regiment | late 11th Native Infantry | | Commissions | Ensign, 20 Feb 57 / Lieut, 30 Apr 58 | | Service | Lieutenant Woodgate served with the Volunteer Cavalry and was present with General Havelocks Force in the advance from Allahabad, in the actions of Futtehpore, Aoung, Pandoo Nuddee, and Cawnpore. Present at Oonao, Busseerutgunge, 29th July 57, and Busseerutgunge, 5th August 59; Barby-ka-Chowkee, Bithoor, Mungulwarra, and Alum Bagh, first assault and relief of Lucknow. Served as Assistant Field Engineer during the remainder of the defence of Lucknow. Present with the Army of occupation under Major-General Sir James Outram, and at the final assault and capture of Lucknow. Commanded the Cavalry of the Kupoorthulla Contingent in all the actions in which that Force was engaged, including the storm and capture of Gohunia, and several minor affairs. Received the thanks of the Right Honble the Governor-General of India in his Order, dated 15th of April 59. Medal and 2 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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