Regimental number | 6/821 |
Address | Hokitika |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E M Shepherd, Buller Road, Reefton |
Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Final rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'This Officer left New Zealand with the Main Body New Zealand Expeditionary Force and served in Egypt and on Gallipoli and came with the New Zealand Division to France in April 1916. He commanded the 1st Battalion New Zealand Rifle Brigade during the recent fighting at Puisieux, Bapaume and Gouzeaucourt and proved a thorough and capable leader. Major Shepherd has been continually reconnoitring his line under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire helping and
cheering his Officers and men. His courage and consistent devotion to duty under the most trying conditions has been a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'Operations; Armentieres, 7th May to 7th August 1916, and Somme, 16th September to 2nd October 1916. As officer commanding a company of this battalion since its formation, Captain Shepherd has proved himself a most reliable and efficient officer. His services have been particularly meritorious during the recent
operations on the Somme, when his company, in addition to holding a portion of the Switch Trench for four days under heavy shell fire, took part in two attacks, and on each occasion his company succeeded in taking its objective and holding it.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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