Eric William SHARP [1890-????] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Eric William SHARP [1890-????]

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Submitted by David on Sat, 2018-03-31 21:15
Names
Given: 
Eric William
Family: 
Sharp
Sex: 
Male
Status: 
Deceased
Birth
Date: 
1890-01-17

He's mentioned in the 1941 Juror's List:

c   Sharp, Eric William Depot Manager, Marconi International Marine Communication Co., Ld. 450 The Peak.
Tags: 
WW2: Interned at Stanley Camp
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Submitted by annpake on Sat, 2018-03-31 22:17.

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