| Regimental number | 17 |
| Place of birth | Bradford, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Address | 403 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Olive Sharpe, 403 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Wodonga, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion Head-Quarters Staff |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Ivy and Adelaide THARPE or SHARPE |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt. Medical Report stated soldier suffered from endocarditis, which was a pre-existing medical condition. Discharge recommended as permanently unfit for military service. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Hororata', 29 July 1915; discharged, Melbourne (medically unfit), 10 December 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 40 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 9 East, Grave 18), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA B2455 8080322 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
