James SHEPHERD (aka Jim) [c.1906-????] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

James SHEPHERD (aka Jim) [c.1906-????]

Names
Given: 
James
Family: 
Shepherd
Alias / nickname: 
Jim
Sex: 
Male
Status: 
Deceased
Birth
Date: 
c.1906-01-01 (Year, Month, Day are approximate)
Birthplace (town, state): 
Douglas Water, Lanarkshire
Birthplace (country): 

Jim Shepherd first came to Hong Kong in 1926 with his regiment. In 1928 he left the army and joined the Hong Kong Police.

He was interned in Stanley Camp during the Japanese occupation.

In 1996 he published a short autobiography: Silks, Satins, Gold Braid and Monkey Jackets.