He was born 17 January 1890 S Peter Port Guernsey Channel IsIands
His parents were William Sharp a school teacher and Emmeline Sinnat both born Guernsey. Eric is shown as residing with them 1891 and 1901
1911 census records him as a boarder at 47 Sockwell Road Lambeth. He is one of five boarders who are wireless students.
In Britain Merchant Seamen 1918-1941 Records there is a photo of him attached to his record. He served 9 May 1919 until November 1920 as a wireless operator
8 April 1938 He travelled from London to Port Said Egypt and is recorded as 48 wireless inspector. Last address in UK 21 Hallgate Cottingham. Intended permanent residence Hong Kong.
27 October 1945 He travelled from Hong Kong to Liverpool UK and is recorded as age 55 manager Marconi intended future residence England. Travelling with him is Annie Sharp age 46 housewife
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Eric William SHARP
He was born 17 January 1890 S Peter Port Guernsey Channel IsIands
His parents were William Sharp a school teacher and Emmeline Sinnat both born Guernsey. Eric is shown as residing with them 1891 and 1901
1911 census records him as a boarder at 47 Sockwell Road Lambeth. He is one of five boarders who are wireless students.
In Britain Merchant Seamen 1918-1941 Records there is a photo of him attached to his record. He served 9 May 1919 until November 1920 as a wireless operator
8 April 1938 He travelled from London to Port Said Egypt and is recorded as 48 wireless inspector. Last address in UK 21 Hallgate Cottingham. Intended permanent residence Hong Kong.
27 October 1945 He travelled from Hong Kong to Liverpool UK and is recorded as age 55 manager Marconi intended future residence England. Travelling with him is Annie Sharp age 46 housewife