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We remember Henry Sharpe
We remember Henry Sharpe
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Eliza Sharp
Source:9606037
1876
1878
sibling
Joseph Sharp
Source:9606037
1878
1879
sibling
Susan Sharp
Source:9606037
1879
1881
sibling
Annie Sharp
Source:9606037
1881
1883
1885
sibling
Elizabeth Sharp
Source:9606037
1885
1887
sibling
William Thomas Sharp
Source:9606037
1887
1901
location
20 Leavesden Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9606037
April 1901
1916
marriage
Nell Beatrice Hopkins
Source:9564327
15th November 1916
1916
location
20 Leavesden Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9564327
16th November 1916
1916
employment
wood sawyer
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9564327
December 1916
1916
enlistment
Watford
United Kingdom
Source:9564327
19th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
sapper
217348
Royal Engineers
Source:9564327
19th December 1916 - 12th November 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9564327
12th November 1919
1920
children
Vera R Sharp
Source:9605950
4th December 1920
1939
employment
wood machinist
Harrow, Middx
United Kingdom
Source:9605950
September 1939
1939
location
39 Herga Rd, Harrow, Middx
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9605950
September 1939
marriage
Ellen B
Source:9605950
service
British Army
Sapper
217348
Royal Engineers
Source:3979505
1948
death
Not War Related
Harrow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9531226
March 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Sharpe |
| Source | 3979505 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Leavesden Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 20 Leavesden Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th November 1916 | |
| 39 Herga Rd, Harrow, Middx | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 217348 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 217348 | Royal Engineers | sapper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera R Sharp | daughter | 4th December 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Sharp nee Millard | mother | ||
| Joseph Sharp | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Sharp | sister | 1876 | |
| Joseph Sharp | brother | 1878 | |
| Susan Sharp | sister | 1879 | |
| Annie Sharp | sister | 1881 | |
| Elizabeth Sharp | sister | 1885 | |
| William Thomas Sharp | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen B | wife | ||
| Nell Beatrice Hopkins | wife | 15th November 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-19 | 5'4" |
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Henry Sharp & brothersHenry Sharp (left) with brothers William Thomas RFC (centre) & Joseph (Cambridge Regt) (right)Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Registration of Death index | Michael90147 | |
| Record of Service Paper | Michael90147 | |
| 1939 Register of England & Wales | Michael90147 | |
| 1901 Census of England & Wales (via ancestry.co.uk) | Michael90147 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry John Sharp(e) | Michael90147 | |
| Henry Sharp & brothers | Michael90147 |
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