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We remember Harry Godfrey Sharp
We remember Harry Godfrey Sharp
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1916
employment
Clerk
Bunbury, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8384639
18th July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6148
28th Australian Infantry Battalion
Source:8384639
18th July 1916
1922
dates
Age 26
Source:8384639
15th August 1922
1922
dates
Age 27
Source:8384639
15th August 1922
enlistment
Bunbury Western Australia
Australia
Source:8384639
1922
death
Died of wounds
Gun shot wound to Right Lung, spinal paralysis October 1918
Bunbury, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8384639
15th August 1922
burial
Perth, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8384639
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Godfrey |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Sharp |
| Source | 8384639 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 6148 | 28th Australian Infantry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Metcalf | mother | ||
| Harry Walter Sharp | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Reddish Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-15 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-15 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Albany War MemorialAlbany, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the men and women who served and died in WW1 and later in WW2.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albany War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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