The Second Anglo-Afghan War Database Project

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William Benjamin Aislabie

Regiment: 3rd Sikh Infantry

Birth: Unknown

Rank: Major

Death: Unknown

Medal roll: Kabul. Kandahar. Kandahar Bronze Star.

Notes:

Joined Indian army 20 Dec 1859, Lieutenant 3rd Sikhs Nov 1861. Umbeyla 1863, Hazara 1868, Jowaki 1877 (IGS 1854 clasps Umbeyla, NW Frontier, Jowaki). Joined Afghan War in second campaign, Oct 1879 action at Shutagardan, Sherpur in Dec. Promoted to Field Rank 20 Dec 1879 and Wing Commander in his corps. Three times mentioned in despatches. Lt. Colonel Nov 1880, commandent of his corps Dec 1887. retired 18 Mar 1889.

Family:

No details

Ref:

Shadbolt Historical p.309-310. 1885 Army List p.450. IGS and Afghan madal (2 clasps) sold at Spinks Mar 2005.