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We remember William Thomas Sharp
We remember William Thomas Sharp
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Eliza Sharp
Source:9595861
1876
1878
sibling
Joseph Sharp
Source:9595861
1878
1879
sibling
Susan Sharp
Source:9595861
1879
1881
sibling
Annie Sharp
Source:9595861
1881
1883
sibling
Henry Sharp
Source:9595861
1883
1885
sibling
Elizabeth Sharp
Source:9595861
1885
1887
1891
location
20 Leavesden Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9595861
April 1891
1901
location
20 Leavesden Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9595785
April 1901
1911
employment
Assistant Engineer, printers
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9595803
April 1911
1911
location
20 Leavesden Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9595803
April 1911
1915
enlistment
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9601491
6th May 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
5127 (RFC)
Source:9601536
6th May 1915 - January 1918
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9601536
7th November 1915
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:9601536
26th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
2nd Lieutenant
284144
Source:9601536
26th March 1918
1934
marriage
Dolly Hilda
Source:9601636
1934
1939
employment
Engineer, General and Agricultural
Self employed company partner
Puckeridge, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9595832
September 1939
1939
location
Sidmouth, Park Lane or Standen Rd, Puckeridge, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595832
September 1939
1965
location
Sidmouth, Park Lane or Standen Rd, Puckeridge, Herts (at death)
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9578858
13th June 1965
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Source:7592295
1965
death
Not War Related
Puckeridge or Ware, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9578858
Source:9527878
13th June 1965
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Leavesden Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 20 Leavesden Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 20 Leavesden Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Sidmouth, Park Lane or Standen Rd, Puckeridge, Herts (at death) | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th June 1965 | |
| Sidmouth, Park Lane or Standen Rd, Puckeridge, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | |||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 5127 (RFC) | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 284144 | 2nd Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Henry Sharp | brother | 1883 | |
| Elizabeth Sharp | sister | 1885 | |
| Annie Sharp | sister | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly Hilda | wife | 1934 |
Media
Media
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William Thomas SharpWilliam Thomas Sharp in RFC uniform, date uncertain.
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William Thonas Sharp RFC with aero engineWilliam Thonas Sharp RFC with aero engine . Place and date unknown.
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William Thomas SharpFormal photo of WTS in sergeant's uniform. Date & place unkown.Contributed by:
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William Thonas Sharp & 2 brothers in uniformWilliam (centre) with his brothers Henry (left, Royal Engineers) and Joseph (Cambridge Regt, right)Contributed by:
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WTS in the WW2 Home GuardWilliam T Sharp (2nd from right) in his local Home Guard unit, presumably in Puckeridge or nearby.Contributed by:
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William Thomas Sharp, 1908William Thomas Sharp, enlarged from a group photo as his sister Annie's wedding, July 1908Contributed by:
Michael90147
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find a Will service 1858 - 1996 | Michael90147 | |
| 1901 Census of England & Wales (via ancestry.co.uk) | Michael90147 | |
| 1911 Census of England & Wales (via Ancestry.co.uk) | Michael90147 | |
| 1939 Register of England & Wales | Michael90147 | |
| 1891 Census for England & Wales | Michael90147 | |
| Royal Air Force Airmen Records 1918-1940 | Michael90147 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards 19143-1920 | Michael90147 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Sharp | Michael90147 | |
| William Thonas Sharp RFC with aero engine | Michael90147 | |
| William Thomas Sharp | Michael90147 | |
| William Thomas Sharp | Michael90147 | |
| William Thonas Sharp & 2 brothers in uniform | Michael90147 | |
| Wedding photo | Michael90147 | |
| The last photo ? | Michael90147 | |
| WTS in the WW2 Home Guard | Michael90147 | |
| Medal index card for W T Sharp | Michael90147 | |
| William Thomas Sharp, 1908 | Michael90147 |
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