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Offline Sue77

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Glasgow Regiment of Artillery in NSW
« on: Thursday 14 August 14 02:20 BST (UK) »
Looking for Henry Monteith SHIELDS 1856-1865.
The Glasgow Regiment of Artillery arrived in NSW on the "Nimrod" in 1856.
Any help appreciated
Thank you
Sue

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Re: Glasgow Regiment of Artillery in NSW
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 14 August 14 10:18 BST (UK) »
Welcome to Rootschat Sue.

You probably have this already: from the NSW Police Gazette 21 September 1864 (page 294)

Deserters From Her Majesty's Service

Deserted on the 12th inst from the Royal Artillery, stationed in Sydney, Gunner Henry Shields (No 261) aged 32 years and 8 months. Five feet 9 1/2 inches high, fair complexion, red hair, grey eyes. Enlisted on 7th January 1853 at Glasgow, Scotland.

It seems that a George Jacques deserted at the same time
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Re: Glasgow Regiment of Artillery in NSW
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 14 August 14 10:36 BST (UK) »
He's on the New Zealand War medal roll.

261 Gunner Henry Shields. Royal Artillery 3 Bat 12 Bde

Served in the Field 1860-64, discharged at Taranaki 4.2.65

Was engaged in the battle of Mahoetai.
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Re: Glasgow Regiment of Artillery in NSW
« Reply #3 on: Friday 15 August 14 10:43 BST (UK) »
Thank you so very much for the information Shaun.
It has filled in a gap in my family story.
It's great to get a description as well.
Sue
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