"Sergt. R. Shepherd N.Z.C. (Late 68th Reg.)"
Production date
Circa 1900
Description
Copy photograph of a studio portrait of Sergeant Richard Shepherd, Armed Constabulary and recipient of the New Zealand Cross. Shepherd is seated and wearing full military uniform with a sword in one hand. Shepherd won the New Zealand Cross during the battle at Otauto, near Patea, on 13 March 1869. He was shot through the jaw during the action. The photograph is included on page 9 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".
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Father name Robert, mothers Anne Walker I was born in my greatfathers (John Walker) house in the parish of Sigo, County Armagh on the 21st day of February 1838, of my childhood I can remember little. I believe I was like other boys of my age in a good deal of mischief and cause my parents a good deal of uneasiness. My father was very severe in justice so much so he used to trash us boys merciful whether we deserved it or not. My mother was very kind and pretty, strict but I can never remember her interceding with my father on my behalf any rate I draw the curtain over my early home. In 1855 the Crimean War was xxxx xxxx and Militia Regiments was forming all over the country and in the month of January in company with two young men I went to Armagh and joined the Militia. In the month of May Colonel Greer of the 68th Light Infantry paid a visit to Armargh for the purpose of getting volunteers to join his Regiment xxxx on the Crimean. I made one of about 157 that enrolled for service in the 68th xxxx on the 23rd of June 1855 I was sworn in to serve H M for a term of 10 years or 12 if required. I got a court leave to go and see my parents. On the 1st of July we started for Femay where the depot of the 68th lay. After spending a few months in this place about 3 of us were drafted out to Malta and on the voyage I was fully made acquainted with seasickness and other ills of seagoing life. After spending about 4 months at Malta a detachment of us was sent to Crimea to join the Regiment and to be ready for war or peace as the case may be. At this time there was an armistice pending xxxx that might be agreed upon by the Convention. End of script Mark Miller E&OE xxxx unknown Italics my best guess
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