Son of George Shepherd, of 8, Birkdale Grove, Eccles, Lancashire. Worked for the London and North Western Railway Company as a Loco Cleaner at Patricroft, Lancashire.
Shepherd, George William –
Personal details
- Surname: Shepherd
- Forename: George William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Eccles, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Eccles, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 18
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: May 28th, 1915
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
- Service number: 1526
- Regiment: Manchester Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Patricroft, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- London and North Western Railway Company Steam Shed Staff Memorial - Patricroft
- St. Mary the Virgin C.E. Church - Eccles
- CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
- CWGC reference: Panel 158 to 170.