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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I

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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 "Fairweather" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I" Surname  Fairweather    
First Name(s)  J    
Honours  MD    
Rank  Assistant-Surgeon    
Regiment  Bengal Medical Establishment    
Commissions  Asst-Surgeon, 4 Aug 55    
Service  Assistant-Surgeon J. Fairweather was present with the 4th Punjab Infantry in the expedition against the Bozdars on the Dehra Ghazee Khan Frontier, in 57. With the same Regiment in an expedition into Eusuffzaie, in July 57, and accompanied it to Delhi. Present at the siege and capture with Brigadier Greatheds Column, at the actions of Boolnndshuhur, Allyghur, and Agra, 10th October 57. At Marugunge, under Sir Hope Grant; relief of Lucknow, under Lord Clyde; defeat of Gwalior Troops at Cawnpore, and pursuit and capture of their guns at Seraighat. Passage of Kallah Nuddee, and occupation of Futtehghur; action of Shumshabad under Brigadier Adrian Hope, (injured by an explosion of the enemys tumbril,) and siege and capture of Lucknow. With General Walpoles Force at the attack on the Fort at Rooyah, and engagement of Allygunge. With the Commander-in-Chief s Force at the action of the 5th May 58, and capture of Bareilly. Medal and 3 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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