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We remember John Henry Sharp
We remember John Henry Sharp
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Hilda Jane Sharp
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11th January 1891
1892
1892
location
New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
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25th February 1892
1893
sibling
Rosie May Sharp
Source:3977310
27th November 1893
1901
location
Talavera Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:3977310
31st March 1901
1906
education
Westbourne Street School
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
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19th March 1906
1908
employment
Private
Territorial Force of the County of Yorkshire
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
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30th May 1908 - 31st May 1912
1911
employment
crane driver
North Eastern Railway
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
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2nd April 1911 - 19th August 1914
1911
location
4 Brompton Terrace, Park Road, Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
parents address
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2nd April 1911
1913
employment
Sapper
Royal Engineer's Training Depot
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
Source:3977310
31st May 1913 - 4th October 1913
1913
location
5 Victoria Avenue, Stepney Lane, Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st May 1913
1914
enlistment
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
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20th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
2109
East Yorkshire Regiment Territorial Force
1st/4th East Yorkshire Regiment
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20th August 1914 - 9th December 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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17th April 1915 - 30th August 1915
1915
marriage
Sarah Jane Taylor
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11th December 1915
1915
location
11 Joel's Avenue, Hotham Street, Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
parents address
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11th December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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22nd March 1916 - 24th June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wounds of arms.
Hospital/Institution
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17th June 1916
1916
location
1 Bolton Terrace, Hotham Street, Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
their own address
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17th June 1916
1916
discharge
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9th December 1916
1917
employment
shipping company's commissionaire
W A Massey and Sons Ltd
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
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January 1917 - 25th July 1944
1917
children
John Arthur Sharp
Source:3977310
31st October 1917
1917
location
152 Perth Street, Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3977310
31st October 1917
1919
children
Bernard Harry Sharp
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15th October 1919
1921
children
Gwendoline Mary Sharp
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3rd August 1921
1926
children
Jean Patricia Sharp
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16th March 1926
1926
location
47 St John's Grove, Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3977310
1926 - 25th July 1944
service
British Army
Private
2109
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:3977310
service
British Army
Corporal
2109
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:3977310
1944
death
Not War Related
hypostatic pneumonia and myelogenous leukaemia
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
Source:3977310
25th July 1944
burial
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
Source:3977310
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Sharp |
| Source | 3977310 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bolton Terrace, Hotham Street, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th June 1916 | |
| 11 Joel's Avenue, Hotham Street, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th December 1915 | |
| 152 Perth Street, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st October 1917 | |
| 4 Brompton Terrace, Park Road, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 47 St John's Grove, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom | their own address | 1926 - 25th July 1944 | |
| 5 Victoria Avenue, Stepney Lane, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1913 | |
| New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 25th February 1892 | |
| Talavera Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2109 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2109 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 2109 | East Yorkshire Regiment Territorial Force | 1st/4th East Yorkshire Regiment | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Arthur Sharp | son | 31st October 1917 | |
| Bernard Harry Sharp | son | 15th October 1919 | |
| Gwendoline Mary Sharp | daughter | 3rd August 1921 | |
| Jean Patricia Sharp | daughter | 16th March 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Mason | mother | ||
| John Sharp | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Jane Sharp | sister | 11th January 1891 | |
| Rosie May Sharp | sister | 27th November 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Taylor | wife | 11th December 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | grey | light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-10-04 | 5'6" |
Media
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Baptismal CertificateCertificate of baptism of John Henry Sharp at St Matthew, Gosport, Hampshire, 3 April 1892
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Bernard1817 -
John Henry Sharp, Gosport, HampshirePhotograph in studio of Charles Brown, 45 Stoke Road, Gosport, Hampshire, circa 1892Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John Henry Sharp with parents and siblingsUndoubtedly a studio family group portrait but there is no indication of where it was taken. Possibly Aldershot, where John's father was undertaking a training course in the earlier part of that year. Circa 1894.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
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John Henry Sharp & Sarah Jane TaylorPhoto: USA Studios, 29 Powis Street, Woolwich. The reverse of the frame is endorsed, in pencil, "Wool", suggesting that Woolwich was the location for this particular photograph. Circa 1914.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John Henry Sharp4th East Yorkshire Regiment - C Company Barracks? Circa 1914. John is at right.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John Henry Sharp & Sarah Jane TaylorPhoto: Overton, 85 Prospect Street, Hull. Possibly their wedding photo.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John H Sharp at convalescent hospitalUnknown hospital, circa 1916. John is seated middle row, third from left.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John H Sharp: diary entry 16 June 1916"Wounded at 2 a.m., taken to No.8 C.C.S. (Casualty Clearing Station), Balalieu. Left f(ore) arm amputated the same night." Entry is in pencil.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John Henry Sharp: Letter re war injuryLetter dated 18 June 1916 from Sister, No. 8 Casualty Clearing Station, B.E.F., informing his wife of injuries sustained by John.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John H Sharp: War medalsMedals for Service in the 1914-18 War (reverse).Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John H Sharp: St. Leonard's Red Cross Hospital?John is seated, second row, far right.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John Henry Sharp outside his workplaceJohn outside his workplace, W.A. Massey & Sons Limited, Town Hall Chambers, Alfred Gelder street, Hull, circa 1920Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John Henry Sharp in uniformJohn Henry Sharp in uniform with medals. Photo by Jerome, 15 May 1931.
Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John Henry Sharp in offices of Massey'sJohn Henry Sharp in offices of Massey's, shipping agents, Town Hall Chambers, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, May 1935Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John Henry Sharp in Hull city centreJohn Henry Sharp, ? Queen's Dock Avenue, Hull. Theatre Tavern in background. Photo dated 29 October 1943.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John Henry Sharp: War Service RecordJohn's war service per Ministry of Defence letter 17/10/1984.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John H Sharp at wedding of his son BernardJohn, his wife and four children (Gwendoline, John, Bernard and Jean), 27 February 1941Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John H Sharp: Territorials Discharge CertificateJohn Henry Sharp - 4th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment Corps - Territorial Force: 30 May 1908 to 31 May 1912Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John H Sharp: Discharge CertificateArmy Form B 2079. Training Depot, Royal Engineer's: enlisted at Hull 31/5/1913, discharged at Aldershot 4/10/1913.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
John H Sharp: Royal Engineer's Training DepotJohn (far right) is an onlooker to the photographic session of the band in this unusually informal picture. Circa July 1913.Contributed by:
Bernard1817 -
Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial in PerpetuityGrant of Exclusive Right of Burial in Perpetuity, Eastern Cemetery, Kingston upon Hull, to Sarah Jane Sharp, widow of John Henry Sharp, 1 September 1944.Contributed by:
Bernard1817
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bernard1817 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bernard1817 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Bernard1817 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bernard1817 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bernard1817 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptismal Certificate | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp, Gosport, Hampshire | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp with parents and siblings | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp & Sarah Jane Taylor | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp & Sarah Jane Taylor | Bernard1817 | |
| John H Sharp at convalescent hospital | Bernard1817 | |
| John H Sharp: diary entry 16 June 1916 | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp: Letter re war injury | Bernard1817 | |
| John H Sharp: War medals | Bernard1817 | |
| John H Sharp: St. Leonard's Red Cross Hospital? | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp outside his workplace | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp in uniform | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp in offices of Massey's | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp in Hull city centre | Bernard1817 | |
| John Henry Sharp: War Service Record | Bernard1817 | |
| John H Sharp at wedding of his son Bernard | Bernard1817 | |
| John H Sharp: Territorials Discharge Certificate | Bernard1817 | |
| John H Sharp: Discharge Certificate | Bernard1817 | |
| John H Sharp: Royal Engineer's Training Depot | Bernard1817 | |
| Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial in Perpetuity | Bernard1817 |
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