Commanding Officers of the 53rd Regiment from 1836 to 1881

1843    Harry Shakespear Phillips, C.B.

Joined the regiment as a Captain, after previous service in the cavalry - Commanded the 53rd at Buddiwal, Aliwal and Sobraon, and a Brigade in the Army of the Sutlej during the occupation of the Punjaub: C.B. Exchanged in 1846 to the 31st and in 1847 to the 57th, retiring on half-pay in 1818 and by sale in 1849.