Basic Details Surname Shepherd Forenames David Charles Lennard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Notes Awarded US Silver Star by the US Army with whom he was fighting alongside. He was captured and subsequntly killed. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1944 Month of death December Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds