John Sheppard
First British soldier in World War II to destroy a German tank
About John Sheppard
Lived 1915 – 2015 (aged 99). John Sheppard was a military personnel.
Leslie Gaius John Sheppard (6 August 1915 – 26 February 2015) was the first British soldier in World War II to destroy a German tank. He has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Sheppard used to serve in the Leicestershire Regiment.
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Who was John Sheppard?
first British soldier in World War II to destroy a German tank (1915-2015)
When was John Sheppard born?
John Sheppard was born on 6 August 1915.
When did John Sheppard die?
John Sheppard died on 26 February 2015.
What was John Sheppard's occupation?
John Sheppard was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sheppard (British Army soldier)
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