Samuel Shephard
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For other people named Sam Shephard, see Sam Shephard (disambiguation).
Captain Samuel John Shephard, GC (born 20 July 1987) is a former officer in the Royal Marines, who was awarded the George Cross in 2014 for his efforts to rescue a fellow officer, Lieutenant Damien "Day" Moran, during a diving exercise in El Qoseir, Egypt, the previous year.[1]
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Samuel Shephard | |
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Born | (1987-07-20) 20 July 1987 (age 36) Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Marines |
Years of service | 2011–present |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 40 Commando |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Awards | George Cross |
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