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We remember Robert Shepherd
We remember Robert Shepherd
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
Turners Buildings Cowpen Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9408736
1901
1909
employment
Miner
Newbiggin by the sea
United Kingdom
Source:9408736
1909 - 25th August 1961
1916
appointments
Private
Source:9408736
19th February 1916 - 22nd November 1917
1916
enlistment
Blyth
United Kingdom
Source:9408736
19th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
43598
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
1/5 Battalion
Source:9408736
19th February 1916 - 31st March 1920
1916
location
38 Putney Terrace. Newbiggin by the sea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9408736
19th February 1916
1916
commission
Unknown
Source:9408736
20th February 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9408736
1st November 1917 - 24th December 1918
1917
appointments
Unpaid Lance Corporal
Source:9408736
22nd November 1917 - 16th January 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
Source:9408736
11th December 1917 - 18th December 1917
1918
appointments
Corporal
Source:9408736
16th January 1918 - 28th May 1918
1918
appointments
Lance Sergeant
Source:9408736
28th May 1918 - 1st July 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9408736
June 1918
1918
appointments
Sergeant
Source:9408736
1st July 1918 - 31st March 1920
1918
hospitalisation
Taken from Military Records Ministry of Defence
Hospital/Institution
Source:9408736
25th November 1918 - 24th December 1918
1920
discharge
Source:9408736
31st March 1920
1920
location
Westmorland Avenue Newbiggin by the sea
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9408736
1920 - 1950
1925
marriage
Helen Ethel Wilson
Source:9408736
25th April 1925
1926
children
Hilda Shepherd later Waters
Source:9408736
13th February 1926
1931
children
Elizabeth Mary Shepherd later Hind
Source:9408736
12th March 1931
1939
service
British Army
Sergeant
D/13135
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:9408736
17th August 1939 - 28th February 1940
1942
discharge
Source:9408736
11th August 1942
1950
location
4 Haweswater Crescent Newbiggin by the sea
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9408736
1950 - 1983
service
British Army
Serjeant
43598
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:4002923
sibling
James Shepherd
Source:9408736
sibling
Hilda Simpson
Source:9408736
sibling
Ethel Nesbitt
Source:9408736
sibling
Nellie Bell
Source:9408736
sibling
Alice Armstrong
Source:9408736
sibling
Meggie Goundrey
Source:9408736
location
Newbiggin by the sea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9408736
1983
death
Not War Related
Old Age
Newbiggin by the sea
United Kingdom
Source:9408736
1983
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Putney Terrace. Newbiggin by the sea | United Kingdom | parents address | 19th February 1916 | |
| 4 Haweswater Crescent Newbiggin by the sea | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1950 - 1983 | |
| Newbiggin by the sea | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Turners Buildings Cowpen Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| Westmorland Avenue Newbiggin by the sea | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1920 - 1950 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 43598 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 43598 | Royal Northumberland Fusiliers | 1/5 Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | D/13135 | Royal Northumberland Fusiliers | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Shepherd later Waters | daughter | 13th February 1926 | |
| Elizabeth Mary Shepherd later Hind | daughter | 12th March 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Rhodes | mother | ||
| Thornton Shepherd | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Shepherd | brother | ||
| Hilda Simpson | sister | ||
| Ethel Nesbitt | sister | ||
| Nellie Bell | sister | ||
| Alice Armstrong | sister | ||
| Meggie Goundrey | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Ethel Wilson | wife | 25th April 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Sergeant Robert Shepherd. Northumberland FusiliersIn uniform at home .
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Soldiers service and Pay BookSecond World War Service and Pay Book giving details of date of birth and place of birth.Contributed by:
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St George’s Gazette 30 September 1918Extract St George’s Gazette award of the Military Medal for bravery in the field to corporal Robert ShepherdContributed by:
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Retirement LetterNCB retirement letter for 52years service from colliery manager Tom Smith.Contributed by:
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1/4 Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Museum DocumentExtra information on my GrandfatherContributed by:
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2/4 document Royal Northumberland Fusiliers MuseumInformation on my GrandfatherContributed by:
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3/4 document Northumberland Fusiliers MuseumInformation on my Grandfather.Contributed by:
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4/4 document Northumberland Fusiliers MuseumInformation on my grandfather.Contributed by:
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Words on reverse of post card England ForeverMy Grandfatherss words written on post cardContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | William145518 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | William145518 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William145518 | |
| British Army, Northumberland Fusiliers 1881-1920 Transcription | William145518 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Robert Shepherd. Northumberland Fusiliers | William145518 | |
| Soldiers service and Pay Book | William145518 | |
| St George’s Gazette 30 September 1918 | William145518 | |
| Ministry of Defence War Record | William145518 | |
| Retirement Letter | William145518 | |
| 1/4 Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Museum Document | William145518 | |
| 2/4 document Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Museum | William145518 | |
| 3/4 document Northumberland Fusiliers Museum | William145518 | |
| 4/4 document Northumberland Fusiliers Museum | William145518 | |
| Military Medal citation | William145518 | |
| Post card sent home | William145518 | |
| Words on reverse of post card England Forever | William145518 | |
| Card sent home from France | William145518 | |
| Words from postcard | William145518 | |
| Football Medal | William145518 |
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