WW1

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Shepperd, Alfred Edward

Born 10^th June 1898 Elliott Tasmania the son of Lewis and Fanny Shepperd (nee Gale) a farmer he embarked Melbourne 5^th October 1918 on board SS Zealandic with the 1^st to 3^rd Reinforcements.

He was serving with the 12^th Battalion when he died 9^th January 1919 at the Sutton Veny Military Hospital from influenza and pneumonia and was buried in the Sutton Veny (St John) Churchyard, Sutton Veny, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

ELLIOTT.

Death of Private Shepperd.

Deepest regret was expressed when the sad news was made known of the death in England of one of our most popular young men in the person of Private Alfred  Shepperd. The sad tidings came as a severe shock to the whole community. His sterling qualities and bright nature endeared him to very many friends. Private Shepperd had not long reached England when he contracted pleuro-influenza, which unfortunately ended fatally. The very deepest sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved brothers and sisters in their sad time of trouble.

The Advocate Burnie 25^th January 1919

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