Crimea War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Boatswain First Class in the Royal Navy. On the night of July 15, 1855, Boatswain First Class Sheppard volunteered to paddle into Sebastopol Harbour, Criema and fix an explosive with a time fuse to the hull of a Russian warship. He repeated the same duty alone again on August 16, 1855. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Crimea War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Boatswain First Class in the Royal Navy. On the night of July 15, 1855, Boatswain First Class Sheppard volunteered to paddle into Sebastopol Harbour, Criema and fix an explosive with a time fuse to the hull of a Russian warship. He repeated the same duty alone again on August 16, 1855. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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