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In response to the proposed Macaulay Mission to Tibet the Tibetans cross the Sikkim border via the Jelep Pass and established a fortified post. The Government of India despatched a field force which won a series of engagements before the conclusion of a peace treaty. | |||
== Sikkim Field Force == | == Sikkim Field Force == | ||
''Commanded by Colonel Thomas Graham RA'' | ''Commanded by Colonel Thomas Graham RA'' | ||
Revision as of 17:33, 25 November 2009
Summary
| Sikkim Expedition | |
|---|---|
| 1888 | |
| Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns | |
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| Location: Sikkim | |
| Combatants: | |
| British Field Force | Tibetans |
| Result: British victory | |
| Medals: India General Service medal Clasp: Sikkim 1888 | |
| Links: | |
| Category: Sikkim Expedition 1888 | |
In response to the proposed Macaulay Mission to Tibet the Tibetans cross the Sikkim border via the Jelep Pass and established a fortified post. The Government of India despatched a field force which won a series of engagements before the conclusion of a peace treaty.
Sikkim Field Force
Commanded by Colonel Thomas Graham RA
- 32nd Bengal Pioneers (700 men)
- Two coys 2nd Battalion Derbyshire Regiment (200 men)
- HQ wing 13th Bengal Infantry (400 men)
- 9-1st Northern DivisionRoyal Artillery (4 guns)
- Total 1300 men with artillery
Campaign Actions
Battle of Lingtu 21 March
Battle of Jelep Pass 25 September
External Links
Sikkim Expedition Medals and Their History - Google Books
Sikkim Expedition Britain and Tibet 1765-1947 - Google Books
Slkkim Map rootsweb.ancestry.com
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