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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 C-E
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 | Christie | | First Name(s) | J | | Rank | Brevet-Colonel | | Regiment | late 1st Bengal European Cavalry | | Commissions | Cornet, 4 Jan 23 / Lieut, 28 May 24 / Bt-Captain, 4 Jan 38 / Captain, 1 Jan, 46 / Major, 3 Apr 46 / Lieut-Colonel, 7 Jun 49 / Bt-Colonel, 28 Nov 54 | | Service | Colonel Christie served at the siege and capture of Bhurtpore, 26. Medal. Commanded the 1st Regiment of Cavalry, Shah Shoojahs Force, during the Campaign in Afghanistan, 39, 40, 42. Present at the storm and capture of Ghuznee, Medal and Brd Class Dooranee Order, and capture of Pushoot. With the Candahar Force under Major-General Nott; engaged in the different operations leading to the re-occupation of Cabul and taking of Istaliff. Medal. Battle of Punniar. Bronze Star. With the Army of the Sutlej. Present at the actions of Moodkee, Ferozeshuhur, and Sobraon, Medal, 2 Clasps, and, Brevet-Major; and throughout the Punjab Campaign, including the passage of the Chenab, battles of Chillianwallah and Goojerat, and subsequent pursuit of the Sikhs and Afghans by the Force under General Gilbert. Medal and Brevet-Lieutenant- Colonel. |
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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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