R. D. Sharpe

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Unknown
  • District: Harborough
  • Parish: Shawell

Free standing, three-stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned plinth & obelisk. Leaded inscription pertaining to R. D. Sharpe is on the front face of top step. An angled stone wreath encircles the top of the obelisk. The memorial forms part of a large family burial plot. Some inscriptions are becoming illegible with certain letters missing.

View Further Details Memorial Type:Addition to Gravestone Ref: WMP2283 UKNIWM Ref: 70859 Information Sources: Rfp

Location

All Saints' Churchyard - Shawell
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Inscription Reads

..... Also / RODERIC DEXTER / SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE / 17TH KINGS LIVERPOOL REGT / FELL IN ACTION AT MARICOURT, SUR SOMME FRANCE / JULY 1ST 1916 AGED 19 YEARS

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Sharpe - Roderic Dexter King's Liverpool Regiment 17th. 01/07/1916
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