William Shrewsbury Sharpe
Service Number
266905
Military Unit
2/7th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
28 Apr 1917 (22 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Beeston Nottingham
Employment, Education or Hobbies
He was a Co-op grocer's assistant in 1911. He was a member of University. David Hallam notes 'He attended Nether Street School and joined the Boys' Brigade (where he became a keen musician). He was later a memmber of the Nottingham University Constituency for Extra Study and a keen participant of the educational classes after work at the Boys' Brigade. He was quite a wit and also took part in all forms of card games, having a reputation for being very lucky.' (Beeston Rememebers)
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Family History
He was the son of John Shrewsbury and Elizabeth Sharp and the brother of Elizabeth and Edith Sharp of 47 Regent Street Beeston Nottingham. He was fostered by the Shrewsbury family (Beeston Rememebers by David Hallam).
Military History
Unknown
Extra Information
La Chapelette British and India Cemetery Peronne, Grave Reference: I A 2 Sharpe on CWGC but Sharp on 1911 Census
