The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Cadell, Colonel Thomas

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Cadell, Colonel Thomas, c.b. (1908); V.C. (1857), I.S.C.; b. 1835; y.s. of late H. F. Cadell, Cockenzie, Haddingtonshire; J.P. and County Councillor, Haddingtonshire; educ.: Edin. Acad.; Grange, Sunderland; entered Indian Army, 1854; Capt. 1866; Col. 1884; Served with 2nd European Bengal Fusiliers (now Royal Munster Fusiliers) at the siege of Delhi and subsequent operations, and with 3rd Bengal Cavalry in the Oudh Campaign, 1857; commanded a Flying Column in Bundelkhand and received thanks of the Government, 1860-1; entered Political Department, and held various appointments in Central India and Rajputana, 1870-1879; Chief Commissioner, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 1879-1892. Address; Cockenzie House, Prestonpans, N.B. Clubs: East India United Service; Edinburgh.