Captain Simon Budd originally entered the Bengal Horse Artillery in February 1825 and had seen action against the Coles in 1832, prior to his participation in the First Afghan War when he was present at the recapture of Cabul under General Pollock. In the following year, again as a Sergeant-Major, he fought in the Gwalior Campaign and was present at the Battle of Maharajpoor. For his subsequent services in the Sutlej Campaign 1845-46, Budd is believed to have been Mentioned in Despatches for his deeds at the Battle of Aliwal, where he 'waited on Major Lawrenson as Staff Officer and conveyed orders'. He also fought at Buddiwal and in the Battle of Sobraon. But it was his subsequent participation in the Punjab operations that won him an (Unattached) Ensigncy (dated 11.4.1849), when he was 'present throughout' the Campaign and 'severely wounded at the Battle of Goojerat'. Advanced to Lieutenant in June 1856, he went on to gain advancement to Captain for his distinguished record in the Indian Mutiny, an episode that witnessed his participation in the Delhi operations (and once again being severely wounded). Ultimately appointed Riding Master of 1st Brigade, Bengal Horse Artillery, Budd was invalided from the Service in May 1865, following a remarkable career of 40 years with the Colours.