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 Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R

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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 "Polwhele" in "Officers of the Bengal Army 1863 - Rank and Services P-R" Surname  Polwhele    
First Name(s)  T    
Rank  Major-General    
Regiment  late 17th Native Infantry    
Commissions  Ensign, 22 Aug 15 / Lieut, 1 Feb 18 / Captain, 26 Jul 30 / Bt-Major-23 Dec 42 / Major, 21 Aug 43 / Bt-Lieut-Colonel, 3 Apr 46 / Lieut, Colonel, 17 Jan 50 / Bt-Colonel, 20 Jun 54 / Colonel, 26 May 59 / Major-General, 1 May 58    
Service  Major-General Polwhele served in the Nepal Campaign, 16, Medal; with the expedition to Ceylon, 18; Burmese War, 24, 25. Present at the attack and capture of Mahatee and Arracan: throughout the Affghanistan Campaign, in 39, 40, 41, 42; and served as Assistant Adjutant-General throughout the whole of the operations of the Candahar Force under General Nott. Medal and Brevet-Major. Commanded the 42nd Regiment during the Sutlej Campaign. Present at the actions of Moodkee, Ferozeshuhur, and Sobraon. (Wounded) Medal, 2 Clasps, 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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