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Corporal GEORGE EDGAR SHARPLES

Service Number: 690172
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Royal Field Artillery

6th Medium Trench Mortar Bty.

Date of Death

Died 10 June 1918

Age 26 years old

Buried or commemorated at

RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY

R. 46.

Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of John Edward and Clara Sharples, of 100, Jubilee Drive, Edge Hill, Liverpool. Also served with 4th (West Lancs) Howitzer Bde.
  • Personal Inscription I HOPE TO SEE MY PILOT FACE TO FACE WHEN I HAVE CROST THE BAR
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Buried or commemorated at

RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY
Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)
Number of casualties: 5887
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