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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 "Grindlay" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services F-I" Surname  Grindlay    
First Name(s)  H R    
Rank  Brevet-Major    
Regiment  late 3rd Bengal European Cavalry    
Commissions  Cornet, 24 Feb 37 / Lieut, 1 Aug 42 / Bt-Captain, 24 Feb 52 / Captain, 4 Nov 52 / Bt-Major, 19 Jan 58    
Service  Major Grindlay served with the Jhansie Field Force under Sir T. Aubury, in 38, 39. Served as Brigade-Major with the Indus Field Force, in 46. During the Punjab Campaign, 48, 49. Present at the actions of Chillianwallah and Goojerat. Medal and 2 Clasps. Served as D. A. Q. M. G. with the Punjab Moveable Column under Brigadier-General Nicholson, in 57. Present at the defeat of the Sealkot mutineers at Trimmoo Ghaut, 12th and 16th July 57. Mentioned in the Despatch of Brigadier Nicholson on that occasion. Present at the siege, assault, and capture of Delhi. Promoted to the rank of Brevet-Major for service in the Field, 19th January 58. Medal and Clasp.    
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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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