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James Shepard
July 26, 2020
Native Son of Janesville, Iowa, Husband to Gertrude Helen Farley-Shepard and later in life to Jacquelyn M. Bibee-Shepard. Father to James Wayne and Steven Thomas Shepard, Mary Susan (Rusty) Shepard and Cinda Louise Tortorice. Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He was a Christian and followed the path or our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He exemplified an outstanding career in the United States Navy. Wayne was awarded his Naval Flight Wings as a Naval Aviator and Commissioned as an Ensign 13 January, 1945. During World War II he served aboard the USS Princeton, CV-19, Attack Squadron 14-A and Torpedo Squadrons SQ-81 and 97. From 1951 - 1953 he was stationed aboard the USS Valley Forge, CV-45, Task Force 77, Fighter Squadron SQ-194 flying combat air operations over Korea during the Korean conflict. He was later assigned to the USS Lexington, CVA-16, the Blue Ghost and served as the Assistant CIC Officer. After 23 years of service he retired with an Honorable Discharge 30 June, 1965.
Medals and Ribbons
World War II Victory Medal
World War II Occupation Medal
American Theater
China Service Medal
Korean Service with One Star
Air Medal with One Gold Star
UN Service Medal
National Defense Service
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