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We remember Stanley Maurice Sharpe, Dfc
We remember Stanley Maurice Sharpe, Dfc
Timeline
Timeline
1915
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
972
British West Indies Regiment
1st Batttalion
Source:8881428
September 1915
1917
commission
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19th January 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8881424
23rd July 1917
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8881424
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
British West Indies Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8881424
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stanley Maurice |
| Initials | SM |
| Last Name | Sharpe, Dfc |
| Source | 8881424 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 972 | British West Indies Regiment | 1st Batttalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | British West Indies Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Flight Second Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Flight Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| H W Sharpe | father |
Media
Media
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Ever conscious of God we aspire, build and advanceGrenada flag and motto
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Communities
Communities
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HMT Verdala Sept 1915 British West Indies RegimentMore about HMT Verdala Sept 1915 British West Indies Regiment
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Military awards and civilian decorations for the countries of the West IndiesMore about Military awards and civilian decorations for the countries of the West Indies
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Distinguished Flying Cross WinnersMore about Distinguished Flying Cross Winners
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Commissioned from the ranks: British West Indies RegimentMore about Commissioned from the ranks: British West Indies Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ever conscious of God we aspire, build and advance | Deborah102878 | |
| British West Indies Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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