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Charles Sheppard

The career of a World War Two Intelligence Officer

Commander Charles Sheppard worked as a Naval Intelligence officer during World War Two. His knowledge of the Japanese language led to his involvement with the Allied Translator and Interpreter Service in the later stages of the war.

Flimsy of Service for Charles Sheppard as Chief of Intelligence Staff of the British Pacific Fleet, 1945. (RNM)

Article highlights

• The career of a World War Two Intelligence Officer

• Sheppard's early career

• Transfer to the Far East

• War with Japan

• Naval Intelligence Work

• The end of the War
  

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