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We remember John Daniel Sheppard
We remember John Daniel Sheppard
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
James H. Sheppard
Source:9429419
1867
1869
sibling
Sarah A. Sheppard
Source:9429419
1869
1871
sibling
William G. Sheppard
Source:9429419
1871
1873
sibling
Nellie Sheppard
Source:9429419
1873
1877
sibling
Mary A. Sheppard
Source:9429419
1877
1879
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:9429419
3rd April 1881
1881
location
06. Necastle Hill. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9429419
3rd April 1881
1898
service
British Army
Private
5438
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Source:9429918
January 1898
1906
marriage
Elizabeth Gasson
Source:9429918
21st January 1906
1909
children
Alice Elizabeth Sheppard
Source:9429918
17th August 1909
1910
service
British Army
Private
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Source:9429918
5th January 1910
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9429906
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Brewer's Labourer
Tomson and Wotton
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9429906
2nd April 1911
1911
location
12. Alma Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9429906
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
G/4443
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Source:9429918
1914
1939
employment
Timber Porter
United Kingdom
Source:9429914
29th September 1939
1939
location
09. Paradise. High Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9429914
29th September 1939
1957
dates
Age 78
Source:9429896
1957
1957
death
Not War Related
Death registered September 1957 aged 78 years
Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9429896
1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Daniel |
| Initials | JD |
| Last Name | Sheppard |
| Source | 9429402 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06. Necastle Hill. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 09. Paradise. High Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 12. Alma Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5438 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | Private | |||
| British Army | G/4443 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Elizabeth Sheppard | daughter | 17th August 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Eliza | mother | ||
| James Lucas Sheppard | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James H. Sheppard | brother | 1867 | |
| Sarah A. Sheppard | sister | 1869 | |
| William G. Sheppard | brother | 1871 | |
| Nellie Sheppard | sister | 1873 | |
| Mary A. Sheppard | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gasson | wife | 21st January 1906 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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