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We remember Roderic Dexter Sharpe
We remember Roderic Dexter Sharpe
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Mornington Dexter Sharpe
Source:8700160
23rd April 1895
1896
1903
sibling
Marjorie Dexter Sharpe
Source:8700160
2nd February 1903
1906
sibling
Mildred Dexter Sharpe
Source:8700160
1906
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8700160
1st April 1911
1911
education
Grammar school
Liverpool Collegiate School, Shaw-Street
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8700144
1st April 1911 - 1914
1914
employment
clerk
Source:8700004
1st October 1914
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8700004
1st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
16147
The King's Liverpool Regiment
1st city battalion
Source:8700291
1st October 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8700013
6th November 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
location
30 Great Georges Place, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8700013
1st July 1916
service
British Army
Private
16147
Liverpool Regiment
Source:3980061
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed on the first day of the Somme offensive 1916. His family received word of his death from 'one of the Liverpools in France'
Somme
France
Source:8699992
Source:8700291
1st July 1916
burial
Thiepval
In an area north east of Maricourt about 4 1/2 mile NE of Bray-Sur-Somme. Buried near Briquetine Road on the right looking North. Ref to Map Sheet 62c square A.10.c.2.6.
France
Pier and Face 1 D 8 B and 8 C
Source:8699992
Source:8700244
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Roderic Dexter |
| Initials | RD |
| Last Name | Sharpe |
| Source | 8699987 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Great Georges Place, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16147 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 16147 | The King's Liverpool Regiment | 1st city battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| Alexander Sharpe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mornington Dexter Sharpe | brother | 23rd April 1895 | |
| Marjorie Dexter Sharpe | sister | 2nd February 1903 | |
| Mildred Dexter Sharpe | sister | 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | L Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-01 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-09-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Baptism record Roderic Sharpepage from church records showing the baptism of Roderic Sharpe
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Enlistment papers Roderic Sharpecopy of the enlistment paper of Roderic SharpeContributed by:
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page 5 Roderic Sharpepage 5 of service record, next of kin details for personal property of Roderic Sharpe (KIA)Contributed by:
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Liverpool Echo 20 July 1916newspaper cutting of the death notice for Roderic SharpeContributed by:
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Liverpool Echo 21 July 1916notice of the death of Roderic Sharpe and the wounding of his brother Mornington.Contributed by:
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Page 2 Roderic Sharpe service recordpage 2 of service records for Pte R.D. Sharpe. Medical examination on enlistment.Contributed by:
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Letter 1920Letter from the mother of Pte R.. Sharpe requesting the wooden cross from his grave.Contributed by:
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Army Form W 5080form completed by family members and countersigned by a minister or magistrate. This form was required for the release of the soldier's medals and plaque, and for claiming any pension owed.Contributed by:
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casualty form Pte R D Sharpecasualty form from the service record of Pte R D SharpeContributed by:
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Letter from fatherLetter from the father of Pte R D Sharpe after receiving news that his son was killed in action.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St James, Toxteth, War MemorialMore about St James, Toxteth, War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Amanda3051 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Baptism record Roderic Sharpe | Amanda3051 | |
| Enlistment papers Roderic Sharpe | Amanda3051 | |
| page 3 Roderic Sharpe | Amanda3051 | |
| page 4 Roderic Sharpe | Amanda3051 | |
| page 5 Roderic Sharpe | Amanda3051 | |
| Roderic Dexter Sharpe | Amanda3051 | |
| Liverpool Echo 20 July 1916 | Amanda3051 | |
| Liverpool Echo 21 July 1916 | Amanda3051 | |
| 1911 census | Amanda3051 | |
| Page 2 Roderic Sharpe service record | Amanda3051 | |
| Letter 1920 | Amanda3051 | |
| Army Form W 5080 | Amanda3051 | |
| casualty form Pte R D Sharpe | Amanda3051 | |
| Letter from father | Amanda3051 |
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