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We remember Henry Sharp
We remember Henry Sharp
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Thomas Sharp
Source:6628100
1891
1892
sibling
Robert Sharp
Source:6628100
1892
1895
sibling
William Sharp
Source:6628100
1895
1896
sibling
James Cobb Sharp
Source:6628100
1896
1897
1899
sibling
Margaret Sharp
Source:6628100
1899
1901
sibling
Susan Sharp
Source:6628100
1901
1903
sibling
Mary Sharp
Source:6628100
1903
1906
sibling
Annie Sharp
Source:6628100
1906
1916
enlistment
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6628100
4th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
55787
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Source:6628100
4th October 1916 - 21st October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
315319
Highland Light Infantry
1/5th Battalion
Source:6628100
21st October 1917 - 31st July 1919
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6628100
4th November 1917 - 10th April 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6628100
18th April 1918 - 10th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gas Shell Poisoning
Hospital/Institution
Source:6628100
11th September 1918 - 15th November 1918
1919
service
British Army
Private Pioneer
28768
Royal Engineers
3d Battalion, Royal Scots
Source:6628100
31st July 1919 - 11th May 1920
1920
discharge
Source:6628100
11th May 1920
1927
employment
Corporation Labourer
City of Glasgow Corporation
Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6628100
15th July 1927
1927
marriage
Elizabeth Kinlay
Source:6628100
15th July 1927
1930
children
William Sharp
Source:6628100
1930
1940
children
John Sharp
Source:6628100
1940
service
British Army
Private
55787
Highland Light Infantry
Source:3976652
service
British Army
Private
28758
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Source:3976652
service
British Army
Private
351514
Royal Engineers
Source:3976652
1971
death
Not War Related
Broncho Pneumonia, Cancer of the Stomach
Fountainwell Place, Springburn, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6628100
17th February 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Sharp |
| Source | 3976652 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55787 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 28758 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 351514 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | 55787 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 315319 | Highland Light Infantry | 1/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 28768 | Royal Engineers | 3d Battalion, Royal Scots | Private Pioneer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Sharp | son | 1930 | |
| John Sharp | son | 1940 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Casey | mother | ||
| William Sharp | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Sharp | sister | 1899 | |
| Thomas Sharp | brother | 1891 | |
| Robert Sharp | brother | 1892 | |
| William Sharp | brother | 1895 | |
| James Cobb Sharp | brother | 1896 | |
| Susan Sharp | sister | 1901 | |
| Mary Sharp | sister | 1903 | |
| Annie Sharp | sister | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Kinlay | wife | 15th July 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-04 | 5'2" |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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