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We remember Charles Edward Sheppard
We remember Charles Edward Sheppard
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
William James Sheppard
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29th March 1877
1880
sibling
Rose Ellen Sheppard
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1880
1883
1883
sibling
Henry George Sheppard
Source:9475775
27th October 1883
1885
sibling
Albert Alfred Sheppard
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5th December 1885
1908
marriage
Ada Minnie Harrison
Source:9557978
6th December 1908
1909
children
Harry Solomon Charles Shepherd
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26th May 1909
1913
children
Albert Frederick Shepherd
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20th December 1913
1915
enlistment
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
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13th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
19874
Gloucestershire Regiment
13th (Forest of Dean Pioneers)
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19th May 1915 - 19th April 1918
1915
location
39 Saltley Road, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
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19th May 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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3rd March 1916 - 18th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Shell shock
Hospital/Institution
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19th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
19874
Gloucestershire Regiment
Depot
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19th April 1918 - 30th July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
19874
Gloucestershire Regiment
3rd Battalion
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30th July 1918 - 20th September 1918
1918
discharge
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20th September 1918
1929
location
244, Heybarnes Road, Small Heath, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9534119
September 1929
1939
location
244, Heybarnes Road, Small Heath, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9557978
29th September 1939
1965
death
Source:9557995
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Edward |
| Initials | CE |
| Last Name | Sheppard |
| Source | 4004379 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244, Heybarnes Road, Small Heath, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1929 | |
| 244, Heybarnes Road, Small Heath, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 39 Saltley Road, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th May 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19874 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 19874 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 19874 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 13th (Forest of Dean Pioneers) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Solomon Charles Shepherd | son | 26th May 1909 | |
| Albert Frederick Shepherd | son | 20th December 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Taylor | mother | ||
| James Henry Sheppard | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James Sheppard | brother | 29th March 1877 | |
| Rose Ellen Sheppard | sister | 1880 | |
| Henry George Sheppard | brother | 27th October 1883 | |
| Albert Alfred Sheppard | brother | 5th December 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Minnie Harrison | wife | 6th December 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-19 | 5'5" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan156040 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer collar badges | Susan156040 | |
| Medal card | Susan156040 |
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