Sharples, Joseph Gregory –

Son of Mrs. Sharples, of 37, Darley Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Of 47, Thorne Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Reported missing since 30/11/1917 and subsequently confirmed prisoner of war. Wounded and returned to England via Holland. Suffered multiple bullet wounds to the legs and body, which healed, but he lost his toes to trench-foot. St. Gregory’s R.C. Church, Farnworth.

Personal details

  • Surname: Sharples
  • Forename: Joseph Gregory
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 27691
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: September 1st, 1916 - 1916-09-01
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 386680
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 07/06/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 05/10/1917 11/01/1918 18/01/1918 01/02/1918 24/05/1918 07/06/1918 16/08/1918 18/10/1918

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