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Name : William Arthur Sheppard. Son of James William Sheppard and Florence Beatrice Sheppard (née Gatrell), of 6, Clematis Cottages, Upton Rd., Swanmore, Ryde, Isle of Wight. Born 1894 St Helens. (Registered as Arthur William Sheppard). |
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Census Information :
1901 : James and Florence Sheppard, with their children including William aged 7, are at 1 Wood Street, Oakfield, St Helens. James Sheppard is a Carpenter. 1911 : James and Florence Sheppard, with their children including William aged 16, are at Providence Cottage, St Thomas Square, Ryde. James Sheppard is a Carpenter, William Sheppard is a Printer. |
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Service details : Rifleman 10868 William Arthur Sheppard, 2nd Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps. Formerly with Royal Field Artillery. | |
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Died : 14 September 1914, aged 20. Commemorated at : La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France. CWGC record ... |
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Commemorated on these Memorials :
Ryde Borough War Memorial (as W.E.A. Sheppard) All Saints Church, Ryde War Memorial St John's Church, Ryde War Memorial County War Memorial Carisbrooke Castle (as Sheppard, W.E.A. ) |
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Documents and Newspaper cuttings :
ISLE OF WIGHT OBSERVER
From the Isle of Wight Observer, 29 April 1916 |
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Acknowledgments :
Ann Barrett for newspaper cutting |
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Page status :
Page last updated : 25 April 2012 (added to website) |
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