Captain Rinaldo SheberrasPrint Page 
The marble tablet was erected in memory of Captain Rinaldo Sheberras of the 80th Regiment, who was killed in action at the Battle of Ferozeshah in 1845 within the Sikh entrenchments having seized one of their standards. While stationed in Maitland he acted as Justice of the Peace.
The Battle of Ferozeshah in 1845 was one of the most bitterly contested battles ever fought by the British in India.
Location
| Address: | Tank & High Streets, St James Anglican Church, Morpeth, 2321 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.727027 Long: 151.623738 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 27-December-1845 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 27-December-1845 |
Dedication
To
The Memory Of
Rinaldo Shebarras
Late Captain In H.M 80th Regt.
Who Fell In His 37th Year
At Ferozashah
On 27th December A.D. 1845
Within The Sikhs
Entrenchments
Having Seized One Of Their
Standards
While Stationed At Maitland He Acted As
A Justice Of The Peace
And Gained The Confidence And Esteem
Of The Community.
This Tablet Is Erected By A Few Of His Friends
In This Neighborhood Who
Lament His Loss.
