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We remember Horace Sharp
We remember Horace Sharp
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8978768
1911
1911
employment
Cloth Finisher
Source:8978768
1911
1911
location
58, High Street, Morley, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8978768
1911
1916
employment
Textile operator
Parkfield Mills
Morley, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8978799
1916
service
British Army
Private
5628
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:3976716
service
British Army
Private
242357
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:3976716
1918
death
Source:7399336
28th April 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7399336
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Sharp |
| Source | 3976716 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58, High Street, Morley, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5628 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 242357 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-10 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Death Notice for Pte Horace SharpThe notice gives the date of his death and it was posted by his parents.
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Roll of Honour of Pte Horace SharpThis article describes the military life of Pte Sharp and also his life in Morley.Contributed by:
Clive98819
Communities
Communities
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Morley Community Archives Great War MemoriesMore about Morley Community Archives Great War Memories
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clive98819 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clive98819 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The names on the Morley War Memorial | Clive98819 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Notice for Pte Horace Sharp | Clive98819 | |
| Roll of Honour of Pte Horace Sharp | Clive98819 |
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