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We remember James Ogilvy Shepherd
We remember James Ogilvy Shepherd
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1908
commission
Source:6170083
21st July 1908
1908
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
2nd Highland Brigade (Territorial Force)
Source:6170083
21st July 1908
1910
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
2nd Highland Brigade (Territorial Force)
Source:7902357
1st April 1910
1914
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Royal Field Artillery
1/2nd Highland Brigade
Source:7902359
11th September 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4002642
2nd May 1915
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4002642
children
Vilma Bowman Ogilvy Shepherd
Source:6984467
children
William Shepherd
Source:6984467
marriage
Naomi Gladys Constance Bowman
Source:6984467
service
British Army
Major
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4002642
1970
death
Not War Related
Source:6984467
22nd August 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Ogilvy |
| Initials | JO |
| Last Name | Shepherd |
| Source | 6170083 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd Highland Brigade (Territorial Force) | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd Highland Brigade (Territorial Force) | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 1/2nd Highland Brigade | Temporary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Shepherd | son | ||
| Vilma Bowman Ogilvy Shepherd | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Shepherd | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naomi Gladys Constance Bowman | wife |
Media
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Officers of the Fifeshire Battery 1909The Fifeshire Battery, 2nd Highland Brigade, had a successful fortnight's training at Buddon camp in spite of the weather. They worthily upheld the traditions of the Leven Artillerymen in gunnery practice, winning the Playfair Championship Brigade Cup. The photo. shows the popular Commanding Officer Major William Shepherd, his three sons, Lieutenants W. K. O. Shepherd, Sidney O. Shepherd, J. Ogilvy, Shepherd, and Lieutenant George Brown.
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The Fifeshire Battery Royal Field ArtilleryMore about The Fifeshire Battery Royal Field Artillery
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Officers of the 2nd Highland Brigade RFA, 51st Highland DivisionMore about Officers of the 2nd Highland Brigade RFA, 51st Highland Division
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 256 Brigade RFA War Diary | Fife3190 | |
| Relinquishes the temporary rank of Major 25th March 1919 - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| promoted to Captain retaining temporary rank of Major 1st June 1916 | Fife3190 | |
| Commission as 2nd Lieutenant 21st July 1908 - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Private Papers of Brigadier J O Shepherd | Fife3190 | |
| Promoted Lieutenant - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Promoted temporary Captain - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Awarded the Military Cross - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Awarded the CBE - Edinburgh Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Honorary Colonel RA - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Relinquishes Hon Col - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Honorary Colonel again - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| 2nd Hon-Col term expired - London Gazette | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Officers of the Fifeshire Battery 1909 | Fife3190 | |
| Headstone | Fife3190 |
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