Lance Corporal Ernest Shepherd DCM

Died on 06/12/1916
Lance Corporal Ernest Shepherd D.C.M
47th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps

Ernest had a brother, Wilfrid, who was also killed in the war
Ernest entered the war in France on the 10th July 1915. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal

Ernest's citation for his D.C.M, reads;

For conspicuous gallantry. Lance-Corporal Shepherd showed great bravery and devotion in removing wounded, who were in exposed positions, and, although slightly wounded himself, continued his work until all the wounded were placed in safety

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Lance Corporal Shepherd is laid to rest at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension - France