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We remember Lionel Norman Shepherd
We remember Lionel Norman Shepherd
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1904
sibling
Patrick Shepherd
Source:9257023
1904
1911
location
Churchgate Bolton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9257023
1911
service
Royal Navy
Telegraphist
London Z/6616
RNVR, SS QUEEN
Source:9257010
location
12 Leamington Street, Oxford Road, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9257009
location
22, Barmeston Rd., Catford, London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9257010
1918
death
Died of wounds
"Died of wounds in vessel loss."
Source:9256288
2nd July 1918
burial
Gibraltar
C. 3942.
Source:9257010
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lionel Norman |
| Initials | LN |
| Last Name | Shepherd |
| Source | 9256286 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Leamington Street, Oxford Road, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 22, Barmeston Rd., Catford, London. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Churchgate Bolton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | London Z/6616 | RNVR, SS QUEEN | Telegraphist |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leila Shepherd | mother | ||
| George Herbert Shepherd | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Shepherd | brother | 1904 |
Media
Media
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Lionel Shepherd for service in the Great War (RN Medal Index Card)
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Telegraphist arm badge (Blue Working Dress)Military Branch: Wireless Telegraphy. Rating: Telegraphist.
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The crew of U-53 (date not known)Kapitänleutnant Hans Rose is seated centre. Hans Rose was one of the most successful and highly decorated German U-boat commander in the Kaiserliche Marine during World War I sinking 79 ships for a total of 213,987 tons during the entire war On December 20, 1917 he was awarded the Pour le Mérite for his achievements in the tonnage war. Despite this there are several reports of him caring for survivors and even when putting his own boat at risk for humanitarian reasons.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: "Lost at Sea", "Died at Sea" or "Sunk and Survived"More about Borough of Rawtenstall: "Lost at Sea", "Died at Sea" or "Sunk and Survived"
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Telegraphist arm badge (Blue Working Dress) | Ian105013 | |
| The crew of U-53 (date not known) | Ian105013 |
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