LEPPER, MAXWELL (1828-69) got his ensigncy in the 86th Regiment in 1847, purchased his lieutenancy in 1849 and his captaincy in 1855. In 1858 he went to India with the Regiment, and was present at the sieges of Chandaree and Jhansi, the battles of Betwa, Golowli and Kunch, and the capture of Kalpi (after which he commanded the European infantry in the pursuit); then at the battle of Morar and the capture of Gwalior. He was thrice mentioned in despatches, was promoted brevet-major, and received the medal and clasps. Lepper then exchanged (1860) into the 14th Regiment, with which he came to New Zealand. Here he retired from the army and was appointed lieut-colonel commanding the Taranaki Military Settlers (Sep 1864). He farmed the Brooklands estate and died at Manutahi on 24 Nov 1869.

War Office records; Wells; Taranaki Herald, 27 Nov 1869.

Reference: Volume 1, page 264

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