| Regimental number | 3715 |
| Place of birth | Calunga, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Port August, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28.6 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Sharpen, Terowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Augusta, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Miltiades', 19 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 6 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | Clare Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHARPEN William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
