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49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1842-01-10
On 10 Jan 1842, China, Fong Wah. A similar expedition was sent here, then returned to their base at Ningpo

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1842-02-01
During Feb 1842, India, Calcutta, Fort William. At the end of February the Regiment furnished a Guard of Honour to Governor General

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

1842-03-01
During Mar 1842, England, Carlisle. A detachment sent here

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1842-03-10
On 10 Mar 1842, China, Ningpo. A strong column of Chinese attacked here, but was successfully repulsed by the British including the 49th. It was decided to attack at Tsu K'I on 14 March,with troops including some of the 49th who distinguished themselves by their spirit and determination. On 16 March the 49th helped to force Chinese to evacuate a very strong position at Changkt Pass

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1842-04-01
During Apr 1842, India, Calcutta, Fort William. During the next two months sickness increased - 16 Sergeants, 13 Corporals, three Drummers and 193 Privates. Attributed to climate, exacerbated by 'unparalleled intemperance'

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

1842-04-01
During Apr 1842, Scotland, Glasgow. Regiment was at Glasgow with single companies deployed to Isle of Man, Fort George, Fort William and Fort Augustus

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1842-05-18
On 18 May 1842, China, Chapu. Troops including 49th which had landed here at promontory on which the town was situated. There was only one point of resistance, a small joss house held by Tartars. Attacking this the Regiment suffered severe casualties

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1842-05-28
On 28 May 1842, China, Chapu. Troops left Chapu and arrived at Wusung on 12 June. The Regiment 49th reached Shanghai and captured the town without resistance, the whole force returning to Wusung on 23 June. On 25 June Major-General Bartley took command of the 49th

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1842-06-14
On 14 June 1842, England, Chatham. Establishment increased to 950 Rank and File

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1842-07-01
During July 1842, India, Calcutta, Fort William. Orders received to proceed to Dinapore by water

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1842-07-06
On 6 July 1842, China, Yangtse-Kiang River. A brigade of troops sailed up this river to Chin Kiang Fu

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1842-07-21
On 21 July 1842, China, Chin Kaing Fu. Orders were issued for the whole force to land at daybreak. 49th involved in the capture

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1842-07-29
On 29 July 1842, China, Yangtse-Kaing River. The Regiment embarked and sailed up the river to Nanking

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1842-08-08
On 8 Aug 1842, China, Nanking. Fleet arrived here and troops prepared to attack. When Chinese gave in, the war was terminated by the peace of Nanking. The 49th sailed from there on 17 September and arrived at Chusan on 2 October. 49th once again embarked on 17 November and sailed for Hong Kong, arriving there on 22 November. It sailed from Hong Kong on 20 December, reached Singapore on 1 January 1843 and reached Calcutta during February, from where it marched to Dum Dum

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1842-08-11
On 11 Aug 1842, India, Calcutta, Fort William. The first Division of the Regiment embarked in boats for Dinapore. With the exception of two or three casualties from drowning in consequence of carelessness and disregard of orders on the part of the sufferers, and detention to replace unserviceable boats and deficiencies in boatman, the voyage passed over prosperously till the 5 of September where they moored at a place called Sickree Gully

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1842-09-06
On 6 Sept 1842, India, Sickree Gully (At Anchor). At about 2 o'clock in the morning a violent hurricane arose, causing many of the moored boats to be swamped. Two Officers, 43 Other Ranks, six women and twelve children were lost, together with the Regiment's Colours

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

1842-09-13
On 13 Sept 1842, Scotland, Falkirk. A guard of honour was furnished for Queen Victoria. Detachments from Carlisle and Isle of Man rejoin Headquarters

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1842-09-16
On 16 Sept 1842, England, Deptford. Headquarters of regiment (Three Officers, 52 Other Ranks, ten women and 20 children) embarked for Van Diemens Land

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1842-10-01
On 1 Oct 1842, India, Dinapore. 1st Division of the Regiment arrived, with the 2nd Division arriving on 11 October

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1843-01-01
During Jan 1843, India, Dinapore. Four Lieutenants, four Ensigns and 56 Rank and File arrived from England

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