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Thomas Dawson Lees Sheppard was born in Cheltenham on 7 April, 1866, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel T. D. Sheppard of The King's Own Royal Lancashire Regiment.
 
Thomas Dawson Lees Sheppard was born in Cheltenham on 7 April, 1866, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel T. D. Sheppard of The King's Own Royal Lancashire Regiment.
 
    
 
    
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At the examination for naval cadetships, Sheppard placed sixth out of thirty-seven successful applicants.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 25 June, 1879.  Issue '''29603''', col E, p. 7.</ref>
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At the examination for naval cadetships in mid 1879, Sheppard placed sixth out of thirty-seven successful applicants.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 25 June, 1879.  Issue '''29603''', col E, p. 7.</ref>
  
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Sheppard was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1889.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25969/pages/4738 no. 25969.  p. 4738.]  30 August, 1889.</ref>
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Sheppard was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1889.{{Gaz|25969|4738|30 August, 1889}}
  
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Sheppard was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 1 January, 1900.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27150/pages/3 no. 27150.  p. 3.]  2 January, 1900.</ref>
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Sheppard was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 1 January, 1900.{{Gaz|27150|3|2 January, 1900}}
  
 
==Captain==
 
==Captain==
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Sheppard was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1904.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27691/pages/4182 no. 27691.  p. 4182.]  1 July, 1904.</ref>
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Sheppard was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1904.{{Gaz|27691|4182|1 July, 1904}}
  
 
From September 1905 until sometime in 1906, he was captain of {{UK-1Renown|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}}
 
From September 1905 until sometime in 1906, he was captain of {{UK-1Renown|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}}
  
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On the occasion of the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India, on 15 May, 1906, Sheppard was appointed a Member of the Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.), dated 11 March.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27913/pages/3325 no. 27913.  p. 3325.]  15 May, 1906.</ref>
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On the occasion of the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India, on 15 May, 1906, Sheppard was appointed a Member of the Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.), dated 11 March.{{Gaz|27913|3325|15 May, 1906}}
  
 
He was appointed in command of {{UK-Sutlej}} in January 1909, remaining with her for just two months,{{MackieRNW}} as in March he assumed command of the {{UK-Donegal|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}}
 
He was appointed in command of {{UK-Sutlej}} in January 1909, remaining with her for just two months,{{MackieRNW}} as in March he assumed command of the {{UK-Donegal|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}}
  
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He was appointed in command of {{UK-Queen}} from September 1911 until 17 May 1912, when he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Zealandia}}.<ref>''The Navy List'' (July, 1913), p. 398.</ref>
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He was appointed in command of {{UK-Queen}} from September 1911 until 17 May 1912, when he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Zealandia}}.{{NLJul13|p. 398}}
  
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He was appointed {{Com2RN}} Commanding the [[Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth]] on 21 April, 1914.<ref>''The Navy List'' (December, 1914).  p. 394.</ref>
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He was appointed {{Com2RN}} Commanding the [[Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth]] on 21 April, 1914.{{NLDec14|p. 394}}
  
 
==Great War==
 
==Great War==
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On 18 December, 1914, Sheppard took command of [[H.M.S. Neptune (1909)|H.M.S. ''Neptune'']] in the [[Grand Fleet]].<ref>Sheppard Service Record.  The National Archives.  ADM 196/42.  f. 393.</ref>  He was superseded in command of ''Neptune'' on 11 February, 1916,<ref>ADM 196/42.  f. 393.</ref> and was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 15 February, vice [[Richard Purefoy FitzGerald Purefoy|Purefoy]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29478/pages/1805 no. 29478.  p. 1805.]  18 February, 1916.</ref> He was appointed Rear-Admiral Commanding the [[Ninth Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Ninth Cruiser Squadron]] on 8 December, 1916.  He retained the command until 3 January, 1919.<ref>"Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11<sup><u>th</u></sup> November, 1918, and Which Have Now Ceased to Exist."  The National Archives.  ADM 6/461.  p. 20.</ref>  He was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 1 January, 1918.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30451/supplements/79 (Supplement) no. 30451.  p. 79.]  1 January, 1918.</ref>
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On 18 December, 1914, Sheppard took command of [[H.M.S. Neptune (1909)|H.M.S. ''Neptune'']] in the [[Grand Fleet]].<ref>Sheppard Service Record.  The National Archives.  ADM 196/42.  f. 393.</ref>  He was superseded in command of ''Neptune'' on 11 February, 1916,<ref>ADM 196/42.  f. 393.</ref> and was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 15 February, vice [[Richard Purefoy FitzGerald Purefoy|Purefoy]].{{Gaz|29478|1805|18 February, 1916}} He was appointed Rear-Admiral Commanding the [[Ninth Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Ninth Cruiser Squadron]] on 8 December, 1916.  He retained the command until 3 January, 1919.<ref>"Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11<sup><u>th</u></sup> November, 1918, and Which Have Now Ceased to Exist."  The National Archives.  ADM 6/461.  p. 20.</ref>  He was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 1 January, 1918.{{GazSup|30451|79|1 January, 1918}}
  
 
==Post-War==
 
==Post-War==
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On 19 February, 1920, he was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}}, vice [[Arthur John Henniker-Hughan, Sixth Baronet|Henniker-Hughan]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31802/pages/2463 no. 31802.  p. 2463.]  2 March, 1920.</ref>
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Sheppard was appointed Officer in Command of ALlied Naval Forces in Schleswig on 17 October, 1919, with his flag in {{UK-Carysfort}}.<ref>Sheppard Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42.}} f. 393.</ref>
  
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Sheppard was placed on the Retired List on 1 May, 1922 at his own request.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/32695/pages/3625 no. 32695.  p. 3625.]  9 May, 1922.</ref>  On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed a Knight Commander in the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) on 3 June.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/32716/supplements/4324 (Supplement) no. 32716. p. 4324.]  3 June, 1922.</ref>
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On 19 February, 1920, he was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}}, vice [[Arthur John Henniker-Hughan, Sixth Baronet|Henniker-Hughan]].{{Gaz|31802|2463|2 March, 1920}}
  
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He was advanced to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 8 May, 1925.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33049/pages/3445 no. 33049.  p. 3445.]  22 May, 1925.</ref>
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Sheppard completed his work in Schleswig in June of 1920.<ref>Sheppard Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/88.}} f. 59.</ref>
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Sheppard was placed on the Retired List on 1 May, 1922 at his own request.{{Gaz|32695|3625|9 May, 1922}}  On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed a Knight Commander in the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) on 3 June.{{GazSup|32716|4324|3 June, 1922}}
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He was advanced to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 8 May, 1925.{{Gaz|33049|3445|22 May, 1925}}
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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Admiral SIR Thomas Dawson Lees Sheppard, K.B.E., C.B., M.V.O., Royal Navy, Retired (7 April, 1866 – 24 February, 1953) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Thomas Dawson Lees Sheppard was born in Cheltenham on 7 April, 1866, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel T. D. Sheppard of The King's Own Royal Lancashire Regiment.

At the examination for naval cadetships in mid 1879, Sheppard placed sixth out of thirty-seven successful applicants.[1]

Sheppard was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1889.[2]

Sheppard was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 January, 1900.[3]

Captain

Sheppard was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1904.[4]

From September 1905 until sometime in 1906, he was captain of second class battleship Renown.[5]

On the occasion of the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India, on 15 May, 1906, Sheppard was appointed a Member of the Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.), dated 11 March.[6]

He was appointed in command of Sutlej in January 1909, remaining with her for just two months,[7] as in March he assumed command of the armoured cruiser Donegal.[8]

He was appointed in command of Queen from September 1911 until 17 May 1912, when he was appointed in command of the Zealandia.[9]

He was appointed Commodore, Second Class Commanding the Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth on 21 April, 1914.[10]

Great War

On 18 December, 1914, Sheppard took command of H.M.S. Neptune in the Grand Fleet.[11] He was superseded in command of Neptune on 11 February, 1916,[12] and was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 15 February, vice Purefoy.[13] He was appointed Rear-Admiral Commanding the Ninth Cruiser Squadron on 8 December, 1916. He retained the command until 3 January, 1919.[14] He was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 1 January, 1918.[15]

Post-War

Sheppard was appointed Officer in Command of ALlied Naval Forces in Schleswig on 17 October, 1919, with his flag in Carysfort.[16]

On 19 February, 1920, he was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral, vice Henniker-Hughan.[17]

Sheppard completed his work in Schleswig in June of 1920.[18]

Sheppard was placed on the Retired List on 1 May, 1922 at his own request.[19] On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed a Knight Commander in the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) on 3 June.[20]

He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 8 May, 1925.[21]

Bibliography

  • "Admiral Sir Dawson Sheppard" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 27 February, 1953. Issue 52557, col D, p. 10.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Thomas B. S. Adair 		Captain of H.M.S. Renown
15 Sep, 1905[22] – 1 Jun, 1906[23] 		Succeeded by
The Most Hon. The Marquess of Bristol
Preceded by
Cecil D. S. Raikes 		Captain of H.M.S. Enchantress
1 Jun, 1906[24] – 5 Dec, 1908[25] 		Succeeded by
Philip Nelson-Ward
Preceded by
Evelyn R. Le Marchant 		Captain of H.M.S. Sutlej
1 Jan, 1909[26] – 9 Mar, 1909[27] 		Succeeded by
The Hon. George A. Hardinge
Preceded by
The Hon. George A. Hardinge 		Captain of H.M.S. Donegal
9 Mar, 1909[28][29] – 11 Apr, 1911[30] 		Succeeded by
Lionel Halsey
Preceded by
Ernest F. A. Gaunt 		Captain of H.M.S. Queen
22 Sep, 1911[31] – 17 May, 1912[32] 		Succeeded by
Adolphus H. Williamson
Preceded by
Henry T. Buller 		Captain of H.M.S. Zealandia
17 May, 1912[33][34] – 7 Feb, 1914[35] 		Succeeded by
Walter H. Cowan
Preceded by
Arthur D. Ricardo
as Rear-Admiral in Command, Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport 		Commodore-in-Command, Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport
21 Apr, 1914[36] – 18 Dec, 1914[37] 		Succeeded by
John de M. Hutchison
as Rear-Admiral Commanding, Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport
Preceded by
Allen T. Hunt 		Captain of H.M.S. Neptune
18 Dec, 1914[38][39] – 11 Feb, 1916[40] 		Succeeded by
Vivian H. G. Bernard
Preceded by
Sydney R. Fremantle 		Rear-Admiral Commanding, Ninth Cruiser Squadron
8 Dec, 1916[41][42] – 3 Jan, 1919[43][44] 		Succeeded by
Command Abolished

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 25 June, 1879. Issue 29603, col E, p. 7.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25969. p. 4738. 30 August, 1889.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27150. p. 3. 2 January, 1900.
  4. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27691. p. 4182. 1 July, 1904.
  5. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  6. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27913. p. 3325. 15 May, 1906.
  7. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  8. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  9. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 398.
  10. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 394.
  11. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  12. ↑ ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  13. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 29478. p. 1805. 18 February, 1916.
  14. ↑ "Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918, and Which Have Now Ceased to Exist." The National Archives. ADM 6/461. p. 20.
  15. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30451. p. 79. 1 January, 1918.
  16. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  17. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 31802. p. 2463. 2 March, 1920.
  18. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/88. f. 59.
  19. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32695. p. 3625. 9 May, 1922.
  20. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 32716. p. 4324. 3 June, 1922.
  21. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33049. p. 3445. 22 May, 1925.
  22. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  23. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  24. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  25. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  26. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  27. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  28. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1910). p. 302.
  29. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  30. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  31. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  32. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  33. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  34. ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1912). p. 398.
  35. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  36. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  37. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  38. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  39. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 396e.
  40. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  41. ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. f. 20.
  42. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.
  43. ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. f. 20.
  44. ↑ Sheppard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 393.

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