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We remember George Sharp
We remember George Sharp
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
William Sharp
Source:8797010
1891
1894
sibling
Duncan Sharp
Source:8797010
1894
1896
1897
sibling
Maggie Duncan
Source:8797010
1897
1899
sibling
Jean Sharp
Source:8797010
1899
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8797010
1901
1914
enlistment
Helena Vale Helena Valley Western Australia
Australia
Source:8384685
August 1914
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
139
16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
Source:8796997
April 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Missing Presumed Dead
Bullecourt
France
Source:8796997
11th April 1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8833985
burial
Somme
France
Source:8796997
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Sharp, |
| Source | 8833985 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 139 | 16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean | mother | ||
| Duncan Sharp | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Sharp | brother | 1894 | |
| Maggie Duncan | sister | 1897 | |
| Jean Sharp | sister | 1899 | |
| William SHARP | brother | 1891 |
Media
Media
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The Bullecourt DiggerMemorial at Bullecourt to the ANZAC divisions who fought at the battles for Bullecourt 1917
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Sharp.Contributed by:
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Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France 1Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France where George Sharp is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France 2Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France where George Sharp is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, FranceMore about Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France
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16th at Bullecourt, the fallenMore about 16th at Bullecourt, the fallen
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16th at Bullecourt, a cross section of the BattalionMore about 16th at Bullecourt, a cross section of the Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bullecourt Digger | Fife3190 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France 2 | Vincent96527 |
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We remember George Sharp
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