The History of the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own) Formerly the 95th

CHAPTER XII.

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Return of the 3rd Battalion to Lucknow--Distressing march of the 2nd Battalion to Sultanpore--Cross the Gogra--A company of the 3rd Battalion proceed to Sundeelah--Green’s fight at Jamo-- Capture of Birwah--Death of Ensign Richards--Expedition to the fort of Amethie--March to Shunkerpore--Escape of Beni Madhoo-- Expedition to Koilee--Fight near Hydergurh--Pursuit of rebels-- Riflemen mounted on gun-limbers--Trans-Gogra campaign--March to Baraitch--Christmas dinner at Jeta--Skirmish near Churdah-- Capture of Mejidia--Night march to Bankee--Fight at the Raptee-- Renewed pursuit of Beni Madhoo--Capture of Oomria--March to Gonda--Expedition into Nepaul--Fight at Sidka Ghât--Expeditions near the Raptee--Fight at Akouna--Clearing the Jugdespore jungles--Patrols near the fords of the Raptee--End of the Mutiny --2nd Battalion return to Lucknow--Marches, services, and casualties of the 2nd Battalion--Inspection by Lord Clyde--3rd Battalion moves to Tulsipore to receive captured guns--Proceeds to Agra 394