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28 Jan 1846

On 28 Jan 1846, India, Loodheana. 62nd and 80th Detachments, protecting two 8 inch howizters, marched for Alliwal to face Sikhs entrenched on the Sutledge. At Alliwal at 9a.m.. enemy opened fire. Following short action, enemy retreated over river with severe losses - including 48 guns. 62nd lost two men wounded, one of whom died