Shepherd, Lewis –

Son of Richard and Emmeline Shepherd, of 12, Turner Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted September 1914. One of four brothers who served, including Fred and Herbert.

Personal details

  • Surname: Shepherd
  • Forename: Lewis
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Nelson, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 27
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: March 22nd, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 14956
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: M.M.

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: Bay 7.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 10/11/1916 19/04/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e* 6c/f*

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