Old MemoriesW. Blackwood and sons, 1897 - 236 páginas Account of cavalry officer with Hodson's Horse before, Delhi, Agra, Lucknow during Sepoy Rebellion 1857; inc. winning of Victoria Cross. |
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... Meerut was garrisoned by one regi- ment of British cavalry , one of native light cavalry , one regiment of British and two of native infantry , with the headquarters of the Bengal Artillery , and some two or OLD MEMORIES . 3.
... Meerut was garrisoned by one regi- ment of British cavalry , one of native light cavalry , one regiment of British and two of native infantry , with the headquarters of the Bengal Artillery , and some two or OLD MEMORIES . 3.
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Sir Hugh Henry Gough. headquarters of the Bengal Artillery , and some two or three batteries , horse and field . It was one of the pleasantest and most favourite stations in the Bengal Presidency . There was a great deal of sport and ...
Sir Hugh Henry Gough. headquarters of the Bengal Artillery , and some two or three batteries , horse and field . It was one of the pleasantest and most favourite stations in the Bengal Presidency . There was a great deal of sport and ...
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... , and the following troops : two battteries of Bengal Artillery , 6th Dragoon Guards ( the Carabiniers ) , the 60th Rifles , 3rd Light Cavalry , 11th and 20th Native Infantry . The troops were formed in three sides of 16 OLD MEMORIES .
... , and the following troops : two battteries of Bengal Artillery , 6th Dragoon Guards ( the Carabiniers ) , the 60th Rifles , 3rd Light Cavalry , 11th and 20th Native Infantry . The troops were formed in three sides of 16 OLD MEMORIES .
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... Artillery . It was the last time I ever saw him alive . The day for me was passed as many a careless youngster even now spends the long hot - weather Sunday ( for in the middle of May the days are both long and hot ) . I had many ponies ...
... Artillery . It was the last time I ever saw him alive . The day for me was passed as many a careless youngster even now spends the long hot - weather Sunday ( for in the middle of May the days are both long and hot ) . I had many ponies ...
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... Artillery lines , where , having brought me in safety , they made their final salute and left me , notwithstanding my earnest entreaties and persuasions that they should remain with me , —the native officer averring that his duty was ...
... Artillery lines , where , having brought me in safety , they made their final salute and left me , notwithstanding my earnest entreaties and persuasions that they should remain with me , —the native officer averring that his duty was ...
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