Basic Details Surname Shepherd Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd AM Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Air Mechanic 2nd Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 30 Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated Missing Manner of death reference Missing