5th Bengal European Cavalry
The 5th Bengal European Cavalry was a cavalry regiment of the East India Company, created in 1858 and disbanded in 1859.
| 5th Bengal European Cavalry | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1858-1859 |
| Country | India |
| Allegiance | East India Company (1858) British India (1858-1859) |
| Branch | Bengal Army (1841-1895) British Indian Army (1895-1921) |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | Indian rebellion of 1857 |
The regiment was raised in Bengal by the East India Company in 1858 as the 5th Bengal European Light Cavalry, for service in the Indian rebellion of 1857; the "European" in the name indicated that it was manned by white soldiers, not Indian sowars. During the Mutiny, a Major of the regiment, Charles John Stanley Gough, received the Victoria Cross.
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