World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. On May 9, 1915, at Rouges Bancs, France, Corporal Sharpe was in charge of a blocking party sent forward to take a German trench. He was the first to reach the enemy's position and using bombs with great effect cleared out a trench 50 yards long. By this time all his party had fallen, he was then joined by four other men with whom he attacked the enemy with bombs and captured a further trench 250 yards long. For brave leadership, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Sergeant Major.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. On May 9, 1915, at Rouges Bancs, France, Corporal Sharpe was in charge of a blocking party sent forward to take a German trench. He was the first to reach the enemy's position and using bombs with great effect cleared out a trench 50 yards long. By this time all his party had fallen, he was then joined by four other men with whom he attacked the enemy with bombs and captured a further trench 250 yards long. For brave leadership, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Sergeant Major.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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