Soldier Details:
Surname: | Shepherd | |
Initials:   | J.J. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/1426 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 22/9/1915 to 11/11/18. He is show in a photograph of the MFP Tug of War Team winners of the Aldershot Command Championship 16/8/1915 and Winners of the Inter Command London, Aldershot meeting 21/8/1918 (photo RMP Museum). Served in the City of London Police before and after enlistment and was awarded the 1911 Coronation Medal (Police). He held 3 Olympic Medals for the Tug of War 2 gold and 1 silver. John James Shepherd. |