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John Sheppard (VC)
John Sheppard | |
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| Born | 22 September 1817 Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Died | 17 December 1884 (aged 67) Padstow, Cornwall |
| Buried | Padstow Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Boatswain First Class |
| Unit | HMS St Jean d'Acre |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War Second Anglo-Chinese War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Legion of Honour (France) |
John Sheppard, , VC, CMG (22 September 1817 – 17 December 1884) was a sailor in the Royal Navy and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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