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We remember William Kidd Ogilvy Shepherd
We remember William Kidd Ogilvy Shepherd
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Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
James Ogilvie Shepherd
Source:7900922
1891
1891
location
Links Oriel Cottage, Leven, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7900921
1891
1893
sibling
Sydney Ogilvie Shepherd
Source:7900922
1893
1894
sibling
Evelyn M Shepherd
Source:7900922
1894
1896
sibling
Mabel J O Shepherd
Source:7900922
1896
1901
location
High Street, Leven, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7900922
1901
1909
commission
Unknown
Source:6165269
23rd June 1909
1915
service
British Army
Major
Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery
1/2nd Highland Brigade RFA
Source:6166513
2nd May 1915
1916
service
British Army
Major
Royal Field Artillery
256th Brigade
Source:6166513
May 1916
1941
dates
Age 52
Source:6976469
10th October 1941
service
British Army
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4003791
service
British Army
Major
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:4003791
1941
death
Source:6976469
10th October 1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Kidd Ogilvy |
| Initials | WKO |
| Last Name | Shepherd |
| Source | 6165269 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street, Leven, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Links Oriel Cottage, Leven, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | ||||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery | 1/2nd Highland Brigade RFA | Major | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 256th Brigade | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kidd | mother | ||
| William Shepherd | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Ogilvie Shepherd | brother | 1891 | |
| Sydney Ogilvie Shepherd | brother | 1893 | |
| Evelyn M Shepherd | sister | 1894 | |
| Mabel J O Shepherd | sister | 1896 |
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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Family GravestoneHis parents are shown on the family Headstone in Scoonie Cemetery, LevenContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Commission as 2nd Lt | Fife3190 | |
| 256 Brigade RFA War Diary | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Officers of the Fifeshire Battery 1909 | Fife3190 | |
| Gravestone | Fife3190 | |
| Family Gravestone | Fife3190 |
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We remember William Kidd Ogilvy Shepherd
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