1900, 26 May: Born in the parish of St Sampson's, St Peter Port, Guernsey the sixth child (and second son) of Isaac George James Sheppard (1869-1946) and Ellen Jane née Tapp (1869-1932) who went on to have another two boys after his birth.

1901, 31 March: The Census shows him living in 15 Russell St, Plymouth (St Andrew), Devon with his parents and siblings. His father was described as a butcher's assistant. [This road no longer exists].

1911, 2 April: The Census shows him living in 12 Victoria Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey with his parents and siblings. Now his father is described as a pork butcher and the Census confirms that all eight of the children of the parents were still alive.

1918, 25 May: On the day before his 18th birthday he enlisted as Private 3915 in the 2nd (Reserve) Bn Royal Guernsey Light Infantry for the duration of the war with his service reckoning from the date of his enlistment. At the time of his enlistment he was living with his parents at 25 Bordage, St Peter Port and worked as a road sweeper. His religion was listed as being Church of England and his physical description was that his height was 5ft 3½ inches and his chest when fully expanded was 33 inches.

1918, 1 Jun: He joined the 2nd RGLI at Fort George, Guernsey. [Fort George is no longer in existence and all there is, is a gateway and luxury flats].

1919, 25 Feb: He was discharged after 277 days to re-enlist. His entire service was at Home. [The RGLI itself was disbanded in May 1919. This process was encouraged by the government and those who did received a gratuity and a shorter time of subsequent service].

1919, 26 Feb: He enlisted as Private 5174000 in 2nd Bn Gloucestershire Regt for short service (until 31st March 1922). At this time he was still living at 25 Bordage. His physical description at the time of his enlistment was that he was 5ft 4¼ in height, weighing 109 lbs with a girth of 34 in. His complexion was fresh, his eyes brown and his hair dark brown.

1919, 26 Feb to 1919, 10 October: He served at Home for 227 days.

1919, 11 Oct to 1922, 8 Mar: He served in India for 2 years and 149 days. [at Gharial Camp, Pakistan]

1922, 9 Mar to 1922 31 Mar: He served at Home for 23 days.

1922, 31 Mar: He was discharged on completion of service under King's Regulations para 392 (xxi). Described as having good character and being intelligent, honest and sober. He was entitled to wear one blue chevron which was recognition of overseas service for 12 months or more.

1924, 19 Nov: He enlisted as Private 5174000 in Gloucestershire Regt for 12 years (7 years with the colours and 5 more in reserve). At this time his parents were listed at living at 7 Pier Hill, St Peter Port, Guernsey and he himself was described as a motor driver. His description this time was 5ft 6in height, weight of 110lbs a chest of 34½ inches with darkish complexion, brown eyes and brown hair. It was also recorded that he had a large brown birth mark over his left hip. He was listed as being C of E.

1924, 19 Nov to 1928, 28 Sep: He served at Home for 3 years and 314 days.

1925, 25 Nov: He obtained an Army school 3rd class certificate.

1927, 17 Mar: He obtained an Army school 2nd class certificate while at Portland.

1928, 9 Apr: He married Bessie May Gush (1907-1970), daughter of Ernest George Gush and Rose Emily nee Blythe at Weymouth Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Dorset

1928, 29 Sep to 1929, 15 May: He served in Egypt for 229 days

1928, 29 Oct: He was appointed a Side Drummer.

1929, 15 Feb: His daughter Clarissa May Rose Sheppard was born at 2 King St, Portland

1929, 30 Apr: He was recorded as physically unfit for further service at Abbassia Barracks in Cairo, Egypt.

1929, 16 May to 1929, 4 Jun: He served at Home for 20 days.

1929, 4 Jun: He was discharged as being "physically unfit for any form of military service although fit for employment in civil life." (A marginal entry states "Epilepsy major 10% not attributable"). At this time he lived at 2 King's Street, Portland, Dorset. His discharge form stated that his military conduct was exemplary and described him as "A very reliable man - honest and has worked well. He is a teetotaller." At the time of his discharge he is described as being 5ft 7½ inches tall with a tanned complexion and brown eyes and hair. His birth mark is also recorded.

1931, March Quarter: His daughter Gladys Sheppard was born in Weymouth Registration District.

1940, 30 Oct: His Registration Form records him as a married labourer living at King Edward Sanatorium, Rue de la Perruque, Castel, Guernsey. His hair and eyes are both described as light brown, his birth mark is referred to and he also has tattoos on both arms. This Sanatorium was opened in 1903 to treat infectious diseases and closed in Feb 2014. In 1967 it had changed its name to King Edward VII Isolation Hospital.

1942, 30 Dec: By now he is still living at the Sanatorium but has no occupation.

1944, 18 Apr: At 2.50pm he died at the Sanatorium of phthisis (TB). [there is an error on the death certificate in that he is given the name Isaac Arthur George].

1944, Apr: Buried in Foulon Cemetery, Guernsey - AN118 which is an unmarked paupers plot containing three individuals.