Samuel Shephard

For other people named Sam Shephard, see Sam Shephard (disambiguation).

Samuel Shephard
Born (1987-07-20) 20 July 1987 (age 37)
Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Marines
Years of service2011–present
RankCaptain
Unit40 Commando
Battles / warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsGeorge Cross

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]

  1. ^ "George Cross bravery award for friend who tried to save Kingston marine from tragic snorkelling accident". Surrey Comet. London. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2015.