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Pte. Ernest William Shephard
British Army 4th Btn. B Coy. Suffolk Regiment
from:Sutton, Woodbridge, Suffolk
(d.2nd Nov 1916)
Private Ernest Shephard died on the Somme 2nd November 1916, age 33, and has no known grave. He served with B Company, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment and his name is on the Thiepval Memorial. Ernest was my father's uncle and died when my father was about 6 years old, he was never spoken of and I do not know whether my father knew he had a uncle killed in WW1.
I discovered Ernest when I was researching the family history and visited Thiepval Memorial in 2015 with my daughter and my grandchildren. We all stood in silence in respect when we found his name on the memorial, a deep sadness came over us but I am so pleased we found him and he will now never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Great Uncle Ernest.