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first British soldier in World War II to destroy a German tank (1915-2015)
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Leslie Gaius John Sheppard (6 August 1915 – 26 February 2015) was the first British soldier in World War II to destroy a German tank. He has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Sheppard used to serve in the Leicestershire Regiment.
Leslie Gaius John Sheppard was the first British soldier in World War II to destroy a German tank. He has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.