1845 - 1848 The 61st sailed for India in July 1845. The 1000 men
and families of the Regiment sailed in 5 ships, taking 126 days
to reach India. The Regiment was ashore by mid-November and
marched the 6 miles to Dum Dum. The rest of the month was spent
drawing "Indian kit" and training. 15th December the Regiment
began the 600 mile march to Cawnpore, the families and baggage
travelling by water when possible. The Regiment arrived on the
8th February 1846. Over the next 6 months the Regiment lost 250
men, women and children to disease. October 21st 1846 the 61st
began the 394 mile march to Ambala, which was reached in
November. 13th 1846 Lieutenant died at Ambala as a result of a
fall from his horse. His grave is in Ambala Cemetery: "Sacred to
the memory of Lt. & Adjt. J.F. Brickdale H.M.s 61st Regt. who
departed this life on the 13th Decr. 1846 Aged 23 years & 2
months deeply regretted by his brother officers." 30th 1847
Major Charles Douglas died at Amballa. His grave is in Ambala
Cemetery: "Sacred to the me