David Edgar
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Born in Dalry, Scotland, he was a labourer before he enlisted for 10 years service in the East India Company's infantry in 1854, aged 18 years. He was posted to the 1 Bombay European Regiment in 1855 but transferred to the 2 Bombay European LI and fought in the Persian campaign, 1856-57.
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