Battle of Kemmendine
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| Battle of Kemmendine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Burma War 1823-26 | ||
| Date: | 10 & 19 June 1824 | |
| Location: | Kemmendine, Rangoon, Burma | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 16.846201°N 96.067629°E | |
| Result: | British victory at significant loss | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Burmese | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt-Col Smith(10 June) Lt-Col Mallet (19 June |
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| Strength | ||
| 3,000 | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 138 | considerable | |
Field Detachment 19 June
- HM 89th Regiment (500 men)
- HM 41st Regiment (250 men)
- Madras European Regiment (250 men)
- 1st Madras? Native Infantry (225 men)
- 7th Madras? Native Infantry (225 men)
- 2nd Madras? Native Infantry (175 men)
- 8th Madras? Native Infantry (175 men)
- 17th Madras? Native Light Infantry (200 men)
External Links
Heritage History - Burmese Wars
Wikipedia - Anglo-Burmese Wars
Wikipedia - 1st Burma War
Google Books - Capture of Kemmendine
