Herein lie the legacy of Brave Dunlops, Warriors all, who fought in The Indian Mutiny and other battles in that theater. Read about the Dunlops who died there:

where the ground is hallowed by their blood,
and their actions upon it!
"Merito!"

Updated 5.25.06

Major Arthur Wallace Dunlop, 27th of that Ilk, 1910-1937 Arthur was born 1 January 1866 at Lakefield, near Inverness, Scotland and died 15 February 1937 at Guildford, Surrey, England. Major Dunlop served with the 23rd Sikh Pioneers. 

Colonel Sir James Dunlop, 21rst of that Ilk, of the 77th, who led the charge into the breach at Seringapatam, in the Third Mysore War in 1799. The Battle was well documented. Read the article at Sir James Dunlop. Dunlop rose to Major General rank with Wellington in the Peninsular War.

Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Henry Wallace Dunlop,  Volunteer Officer in the Khakee Ressalah, or Meerut Volunteer Horse during the Mutiny of 1857-8. He wrote an excellent account of the exploits of this unit. His son, Arthur Wallace Dunlop, assumed title of 27th of that Ilk.

Dunlop - Lieutenant-Colonel John - 23rd Bengal Native Infantry - died 18th July 1840. Served Ceylon 1818. Attained rank of Lieutenant-Colonel just 9 days before his death on 18th July (inscription incorrect). Grave at Simla - "Sacred to the memory of Major John Dunlop XXIIId Reg Nat Infy who died at Simla July 1st 1840. This tomb is erected to Major Dunlop by his brother officers in token of their esteem and regard."

Dunlop - Ensign Robert - 1st European Light Infantry - died 31st July 1843. Grave at Subathu - "Sacred to the memory of Ensign Dunlop 1st European Light Infantry who died at Soobhatoo July 31st 1843. This monument is erected by his brother officers as a mark of their esteem."

Dunlop - Colonel William - Bengal Army - died 5th November 1841. Memorial in St. Andrew's Kirk, Calcutta - "In memory of Colonel William Dunlop, Quarter-Master General of the H.E.I. Company's Bengal Army. Born March 16, 1785 at Whitmuirhall, Parish of Selkirk, county of Roxburgh; Died November 5, 1841 at Allahabad, In progress to Simlah with the Commander-in-Chief. This tablet has been erected by a few friends in testimony of the affectionate regard with which they cherish the remembrance of his amiable qualities, genuine kindness and solid worth."

Major Anderson Alexander Dunlop 23rd Bengal NI , killed in Action, Peiwar, Kotal, February 12, 1878

Dunlop, James. Killed October 2nd, 1804 HM 94th Regiment of Foot (Scots Brigade) Fatahpur, India

Dunlop-Hay Ensign. 93rd Foot Sutherland Highlanders.

Dunlop, Pvt. John B. 1rst Bombay European Fusiliers.

Captain Donald Mackenzie Dunlop Waterfield
killed at Sarkai Kotal Afghanistan- 14th October 1879. Killed while attached to the 3rd Sikh Infantry.

12th Bengal Native Infantry

Captain John Dunlop - murdered by mutineers at Jhansi - 5th June 1857

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