Basic Details Surname Shepherd Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Unmarried and living in Mytholmroyd, he was an all round sportsman playing both golf and rugby and worked as a works manager before the war. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death July Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action