Korean War
| Service # | 3719590 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Chief Boatswain's Mate U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 26 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Chief Boatswain's Mate Shepherd was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Chief Boatswain's Mate Shepherd served aboard the destroyer USS BRUSH (DD-745) in Korean waters. He was listed as Missing in Action when his ship struck an enemy mine near Tanchon, North Korea on September 26, 1950. He was presumed dead on September 27, 1951.