PC 144A John Ambrose Sheppard of the City of London Police

Born 2nd October 1915, Lubico, Australia

Husband of Barbara Sheppard of Warblington, Hampshire

Son of Herbert John and Violent Sheppard

Ordinary Seaman, Royal Navy

Service Number C/JX 374470

Died on 27th March 1943 on active service while serving on board, HMS Dasher which mysteriously exploded in the Firth of Clyde

Aged 27 years

No known grave.  Commemorated at Chatham Naval Memorial