Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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David Whyte Sharp
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 12981
- Rank: Guardsman
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Scots Guards
- Unit/Ship: 3rd Reserve Battalion
- Place of Death: Ashludie Hospital, Monifieth
- Age at Death: 23
- Date of Death: 07.08.1918
- Burial Country:
- Cemetery: United Kingdom Book of Remembrance
- Grave/Mem Ref no:
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: Lochee, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Helen Whyte Sharp
- Father:
Robert Mill Sharp
- Siblings:
John & 2 other brothers, (names unknown)
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about David Whyte Sharp
David has no known burial place/country but is remembered in the United Kingdom Book of Remembrance. He was the brother of Driver John Sharp, T4/241792, Royal Army Service Corps, who died 21.09.1918.
David Sharp 12981 Scots Guards
SHARP___At Ashludie, Monifieth, on 7th inst., Pte. David Sharp, Scots Guards, in his 24th year, fourth son of the late Robert Sharp, slater, Lochee.
Dundee People’s Journal 17th August 1918
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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