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Albert Edward Shepherd
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| Born | 11 January 1897 Royston, Yorkshire |
| Died | 23 October 1966 (aged 69) Royston |
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Royston Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Years of service | 1915 - 1919 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |  Victoria Cross |
Albert Edward Shepherd VC (11 January 1897 – 23 October 1966) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He was 20 years old, and a Rifleman in the 12th (S) Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, British Army during the First World War when he performed deeds at Villers Plouich, France on 20 November 1917 for which he was awarded the VC.
The Medal
His Victoria Cross medal group is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, Winchester, England.
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