On this day in 1916, Ernest Sharpe enlisted in Deseronto. He was born on August 14th, 1886, the son of Philip Sharpe and Sarah (née Smith) in Sidney Township, Hastings County. By 1891 the family were living in Deseronto. Ernest married Martha Ann (Annie) Skippen in Massey, Ontario, on October 25th, 1910, when he was working as a drayman (Annie’s younger sister Edith got married on the same day). Ernest’s younger brothers Alfred Nelson and Harry had already enlisted.
Ernest joined the 155th Battalion with the regimental number 636396. He was five feet six and a quarter inches tall, with a dark complexion, blue eyes and black hair. His service record shows that he arrived in England on October 28th, 1916 on the SS Northland. In April 1917 he was transferred to the 21st Battalion, joining them in France on April 22nd. On August 16th, 1917 he was admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound to the scalp. He returned to duty two months later.
January 17, 2016 at 11:43 am
This is my great uncle. He died in this war in 1918.
January 18, 2016 at 10:27 am
Hello Sharon – Look out for another post about him on the anniversary of this death!
January 18, 2016 at 12:36 pm
I have the picture I told you about in his army uniform with his wife and 2 children. I keep meaning to bring it down to you lol I will soon
March 27, 2016 at 11:12 am
[…] was discharged in Kingston on February 1st, 1919. He married Martha Ann Sharpe (widow of Ernest Sharpe, another Deseronto veteran, who had also served in the 21st Battalion) on December 5th, 1919 in […]
July 14, 2020 at 10:28 pm
I’m wondering if I can get more info on Ernest Harpe he could be my great grandfather I’d like to find out if it is .We have never known much of my grandfather’s side of family and he was born in deseronto his william Robert would have been his son maybe and Albert And Jim Sharpe Madeline I’m not sure of other daughter
July 15, 2020 at 8:43 am
Please email me regarding ernest Sharpe
July 19, 2020 at 5:04 pm
Not sure if you got my last message. My email is sharon.sharpe@century21.ca . I can fill you in on Ernest Sharpe
July 15, 2020 at 8:41 am
Please email me sharon.sharpe@century21.ca. My names is Sharon Sharpe. Ernest Sharpw was my great uncle. I have information for you