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Thomas Sydney SHARPE
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- Thomas Sydney SHARPE. DFC. Major, Royal Flying Corps. Born 24th February 1887 and was living with his parents at 43 Lower Barton Street, Gloucester. Died 30th December 1961 aged 74. There's none so poor and lonely but dying has made us richer gifts than gold. He was the son of Jobe and Laura nee Skinner
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Sharpe was commissioned as a second lieutenant (on probation) in the 3rd Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, on 17 April 1915 He later trained as a pilot, being granted Royal Aero Club Aviator's Certificate No. 2471 on 19 February 1916. He was confirmed in his rank on 22 March and was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps and appointed a flying officer on 21 April.
Sharpe flew with No. 24 Squadron from May to July 1916. On 1 February 1917 he was appointed a flight commander with the acting rank of captain.
At rest in Coney Hill Cemetery, Gloucester, Gloucestershire.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Sharpe_(RAF_officer)
