Sikkim Expedition 1888

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Summary

Sikkim Expedition
1888
Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns
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 the Anglo-Chinese Convention.

Sikkim Field Force

1300 men with artillery commanded by Colonel Thomas Graham RA Lingtu Column

Intchi Column

Reserve

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