Albert Edward Shepherd

Who was Albert Edward Shepherd?

Albert Edward Shepherd VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He was 20 years old, and a private in the 12th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

A formation or position is "in enfilade" if weapons fire can be directed along its longest axis. For instance, a trench is enfiladed if the opponent can fire down the length of the trench. A column of marching troops is enfiladed if fired on from the front or rear such that the projectiles travel the length of the column. A rank or line of advancing troops is enfiladed if fired on from the side.

He was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal on 28 August 1916 and became acting Corporal one month later on 28 September 1916.

His Victoria Cross medal group is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets Museum.