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Aug 14, 1886
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Born in Deseronto, Ontario to Philip and Sarah
(nee Smith) Sharpe
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Oct 25, 1910
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Married to Martha Ann “Annie” Skippen in Massey,
Ontario
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Jan 17, 1916
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Attested into the 155th Battalion CEF
in Deseronto, Ontario
Ø Number 636396
Ø Next of kin given as Annie
Sharpe, wife, Thomas St., Deseronto, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as
Labourer
Ø Previous military experience
given as 16th Prince Edward Regiment, Canadian Militia
Ø Religion given as Methodist
The battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario
area
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Aug 30, 1916
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Although the actual dates are not recorded,
during the month he was sentenced to 7 days Confined to Barracks and
forfeiture of 6 days pay and on a second occasion was sentenced to 6 days
detention and forfeiture of 12 days pay
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Sep 30, 1916
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Although the actual dates are not recorded,
during the month he was sentenced to 1 day detention and then 3 days
detention and forfeiture of 6 days pay.
On a third occasion he was sentenced to 28 days
detention and forfeiture of 32 days pay
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Oct 17, 1916
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Embarked the SS Northland in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Oct 28, 1916
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Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the
battalion proceeded to Bramshott
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Dec 8, 1916
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Transferred to the 154th Battalion in
Seaford to continue training
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Jan 31, 1917
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Transferred to the newly formed 6th
Reserve Battalion in East Sandling.
Shortly after the formation of the battalion it was moved to Seaford
to train reinforcements for the front.
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Apr 21, 1917
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Apr 22, 1917
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the
Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 3000 reinforcements from
England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st Battalion
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May 11, 1917
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After leaving the base depot he joined the 2nd
Canadian Entrenching Battalion in Hersin as part of a draft of 35
reinforcements destined to join the 21st Battalion
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Jun 12, 1917
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Joined the 21st Battalion resting in
Coupigny, France
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Aug 15, 1917
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As part of the 2nd Division, the 21st
Battalion attacked Hill 70 near Lens, France.
The high ground was strongly defended by the German army but the
Canadians prevailed and captured the positions. The Germans mounted several counter attacks
in an effort to regain the important ground, but were beaten back each time
by the Canadian Corps. During the
fighting, which often involved hand to hand combat, Private Sharpe received a
wound to his scalp and was evacuated to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field
Ambulance) for first aid. He was
transferred later that day to the No. 6 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for
further treatment.
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Aug 16, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 1 South African General
Hospital in Abbeville for further treatment
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Oct 12, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 5 Convalescent Depot in
Cayeux to continue his recovery
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Oct 18, 1917
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Discharged with light duties to the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian
Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples
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Oct 28, 1917
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After leaving the reinforcement camp, he joined
the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart
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Nov 19, 1917
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After leaving the reinforcement camp, he rejoined
the 21st Battalion in billets in Camblain L’Abbe
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Feb 5, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave
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Feb 20, 1918
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Rejoined the battalion from leave
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Feb 23, 1918
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Admitted to the No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance
with a diagnosis that reads VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea) and transferred
the same day to the No. 3 Field Ambulance
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Feb 24, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 6 Casualty Clearing
Station for further treatment
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Feb 25, 1918
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Transferred via the No. 14 AT (Ambulance Train)
and admitted to the No. 51 General Hospital in Etaples for treatment
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Mar 24, 1918
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Discharged to duty with the base depot and
forfeited 50¢ per day for 28 days as punishment for becoming infected
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Apr 1, 1918
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After leaving the base depot he joined the CC
Rein C in Calonne Ricouart
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Apr 17, 1918
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After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private
Sharpe rejoined the 21st Battalion in billets in Wailly, France
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May 5, 1918
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Sentenced to 7 days Field Punishment #1 for
insolence to an officer
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Aug 27, 1918
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The 21st Battalion was involved in
heavy fighting during the advance on the Sensee River south of Vis-en-Artois,
France. The Germans put up
considerable resistance and Private Sharpe received severe shrapnel wounds to
his back and left leg that required him to be evacuated, first to a field
ambulance then to the No. 42 Casualty Clearing Station for treatment.
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Aug 30, 1918
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Private Sharpe died of his wounds while at the
clearing station and he was buried in the nearby Aubigny Communal Cemetery
Extension, Aubigny-en-Artois, France
Following the war, the British War Medal, Victory
Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny), Scroll and Memorial Cross were sent to his
widow, Mrs. M.A. Sharpe, 39 Simcoe St., Walford, Ontario
A second Memorial Cross was sent to his mother Mrs.
Sarah Sharpe, 14 Peter St., Deseronto, Ontario
It is of interest to note that his War Service
Gratuity of $180 was sent to his mother as “Guardian of 2 Sharpe children”
and his wife is noted as “not entitled to pension (misconduct)”
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Ernest Sharpe is honoured
on the Deseronto, Ontario War Memorial
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