Samuel Shephard

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Sam Shephard
Born 1987 (age 2829)
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Marines
Years of service 2011 – present
Rank Captain
Unit 40 Commando Royal Marines
Battles/wars War in Afghanistan
Awards George Cross

Captain Samuel John Shephard GC (born 1987) is a serving officer in the Royal Marines, who was awarded the George Cross in 2013 for his actions whilst trying to rescue a fellow officer named Lieutenant Damien 'Day' Moran RM during a diving exercise in Al-Qusayr, Egypt.[1][2][3]

Medals

Shephard has received the following medals:[4]

Ribbon Description Notes
George Cross (GC) Awarded on 3 October 2013
Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan

With Clasp

References

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