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We remember Frederick Lee Sheppard
We remember Frederick Lee Sheppard
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1900
education
Radley College
Radley, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7654974
1900 - 1905
1905
education
Gained a 3rd Class Degree and a BA in "Lit. Hum" in 1909. This was upgraded to MA in 1912 as per Oxford custom. Also appears to suggest he gained a 3rd Class degree in "Class. Mods" in 1907
Lincoln College, Oxford University
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:7654950
1905 - 1909
1909
education
Clergy training
Cuddesdon College
Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7654950
1909 - 1910
1910
employment
Curate at Christ Church
Church of England - Diocese of Bath and Wells
Frome, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:7654974
1910 - 1914
1910
location
9 Weymouth Road, Frome
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7654974
1910 - 1914
1914
employment
Vicar of St John the Baptist Church
Church of England - Diocese of Bath and Wells
Peasedown St John Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:7654974
1914 - 1927
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:7655080
27th June 1917
1917
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:7903663
27th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Reverend (Temp. Chaplain, 4th Class)
Royal Army Chaplain's Department
With 31st and 56th Divisions
Source:7903697
27th June 1917 - 23rd February 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7903697
November 1917 - 23rd February 1919
1918
hospitalisation
In Arras, France. Left big toe went septic following wound when cutting nails (prob. because of damp, cold conditions). Necessitated the removal of the nail and hospitalisation whilst recovering.
Hospital/Institution
Source:7903691
5th January 1918 - 27th February 1918
1919
appointments
Attached to the 5th Bt. The Cheshire Regiment
Source:7903697
21st February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7903697
23rd February 1919
1927
employment
Missionary in the Diocese of Masasi
The Universities' Mission to Central Africa
Masasi
Tanzania, United Republic of
Source:7654974
1927 - 1933
1933
employment
Curate at Christ Church
Church of England - Diocese of Bath and Wells
Frome, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:7654974
1933 - 1933
1934
employment
Vicar of St Andrew's Church
Church of England - Diocese of Bath and Wells
Taunton
United Kingdom
Source:7654923
1934 - 1947
1947
employment
Chaplain, the Community of St Denys
Church of England - Diocese of Salisbury
Warminster, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:7654974
1947 - 1961
1965
death
Frome, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:7957844
Source:7656716
8th November 1965
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Weymouth Road, Frome | United Kingdom | their own address | 1910 - 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Chaplain's Department | With 31st and 56th Divisions | Reverend (Temp. Chaplain, 4th Class) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lee Sheppard | father | ||
| Alice Grace Catherine Sheppard nee Backhouse | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Medical - National Archives ref WO374/61969Medical examination that took place at the Duke of York's Headquarters, Chelsea in June 1917Contributed by:
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Selection - National Archives ref WO374/61969Letter from Chaplains Dept at the War Office selecting F L SheppardContributed by:
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Enlistment - Nations Archives ref WO374/61969Letter from Scottish Command confirming F L Sheppard had joined for dutyContributed by:
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Medical page 2 - ref WO374/61969Medical Board Report - see page 1 for the front of this formContributed by:
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Proceedings - ref WO374/61969Proceedings of a Medical Board in Feb 1918 following toe injury in Jan 1918. At the 2nd London (City of London) General HospitalContributed by:
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Transferred to England - ref WO374/61969Transferred back to England as followed septic toe - transferred to 2nd London General Hospital. See other medical papers for further detailsContributed by:
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Reporting for duty - ref WO374/61969Reporting for duty following hospitalisation in London due to an injury to big toe.Contributed by:
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Redeployment after injury - ref WO374/61969Notice of redeployment to France following hospitalisation due to toe injuryContributed by:
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Letter from father to W.O. ref WO374/61969Letter stating change of address as next of kin from Edgbaston to Frederick Lee Sheppard's address in Peasedown St JohnContributed by:
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Disembarkation - ref WO374/61969Protection Certificate for Temporary Officer following disembarking in Folkstone at end of the War. Army Form Z. 3Contributed by:
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Rev F L Sheppard, Chaplain to the ForcesIn the uniform of a Chaplain to the Forces
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Rev Sheppard in clerical dress, Peasedown St JohnThis photograph shows Rev Sheppard outside the entrance porch to the Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Peasedown St John.Contributed by:
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London Gazette death notice re Trustee Act 1925Notice of the Reverend F L Sheppard's death appears in the London Gazette on 14th June 1966 under the terms of the 1925 Trustee Act in case anyone had a claim to make against his estate.Contributed by:
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Obituary of Major Charles Lee SheppardFrom The Times Thursday September 9th 1937; pg. 14; Issue 47785.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Thomas21549 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Thomas21549 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Thomas21549 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Radleian | Thomas21549 | |
| The Bickersteth Diaries | Thomas21549 | |
| The Website of St Andrew's Church, Taunton | Thomas21549 | |
| St Peter's College, Radley, Register 1847-1912 | Thomas21549 | |
| St Peter's College, Radley, Register 1847-1962 | Thomas21549 | |
| National Archive record of Rev. F. L. Sheppard | Thomas21549 | |
| Trinity Ordinations | Thomas21549 | |
| Ordinations List | Thomas21549 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Picture of Medal Index Card | Thomas21549 | |
| Medical - National Archives ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Selection - National Archives ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Enlistment - Nations Archives ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Medical page 1 - ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Medical page 2 - ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Proceedings - ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Transferred to England - ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Reporting for duty - ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Redeployment after injury - ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Letter from father to W.O. ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Disembarkation - ref WO374/61969 | Thomas21549 | |
| Rev F L Sheppard, Chaplain to the Forces | Thomas21549 | |
| Rev Sheppard in clerical dress, Peasedown St John | Thomas21549 | |
| London Gazette death notice re Trustee Act 1925 | Thomas21549 | |
| Obituary of Major Charles Lee Sheppard | Thomas21549 |
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