| Accession Number | AWM2020.532.1 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: 2.5 cm; Wallet/s: 2 |
| Object type | Certificate, Document, Letter, Log book |
| Maker |
Australian Army Royal Air Force Various War Office Wray, Arthur Mostyn |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, France, United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London, United Kingdom: Scotland |
| Date made | 1915-1922, 1982 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Shepherd, Alfred Seymour (Captain, b.1893 - d.1917)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War service of Temporary Captain Alfred Seymour Shepherd DSO, MC, 30 Battalion AIF, No. 29 Squadron RFC, Australia, England, France, 1915-1922.
Wallet 1 of 2 - Consists of Shepherd's flying logbook. The logbook contains a summary of Shepherd's flying experience between 22 December 1916 and 7 February 1917 [his first logbook was lost whilst on sick leave], and detailed entries on flights made from 8 February to 3 July 1917. Against the entries Shepherd has made brief notes on flying conditions, patrols, and encounters with German aircraft.
Wallet 2 of 2 - Consists of three folders containing certificates, letters and documents related to Shepherd's service in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and later his service and death in the Royal Flying Corps (RFC).
Folder 1 of 3 - Consists of eight certificates relating to Shepherd's service in the AIF and later the RFC between 1915 and 1917. The folder includes two AIF certificates of instruction, Shepherd's certificate of commission into the RFC Special Reserve of Officers, his certificate of appointment to the Distinguished Service Order, a Mention in Despatches certificate dated 7 November 1917, and his Commemorative Scroll.
Folder 2 of 3 - Consists of six letters concerning Shepherd's service and death with the RFC. The folder includes a 5-page letter to Shepherd from his sister Edie, dated 7 September 1917, hoping that he is no longer missing, expressing pride at his awards of the Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross, and detailing recent family news. Four subsequent letters, sent to Shepherd's mother, contain confirmation of Shepherd's death, offers of condolence and details regarding his fate. Correspondents include Lieutenant (later Air Commodore) Arthur Wray and Major Charles Chapman.
Folder 3 of 3 - Consists of five letters and documents concerning Shepherd's service and awards. Among these are a 'thank you for your sympathy' card from the Shepherd family, letters sent with Shepherd's commission certificate, service medals and Memorial Plaque, and a Record of Service letter from 1982, detailing Shepherd's postings, promotions and awards in the RFC.