Basic Details Surname Shepherd Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Not stated on memorial Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Year of death 1815 Month of death November Day of death 3 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Received a severe wound to his head which after afflicting him for 10 years brought him to an untimely grave Manner of death reference Died of Wounds