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George Edward Sharpe

In memory of:

Flying Officer George Edward Sharpe

January 2, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

J/21834

Age:

23

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

61 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Additional Information

Son of Edward B. Sharpe, and of Ethel M. Sharpe, of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 440 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HANOVER WAR CEMETERY
Germany

Grave Reference:

Coll. grave 16. F. 4-7.

Location:

Hanover Military Cemetery which adjoins the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY is reached via the A2 E30 motorway from Dortmund to Berlin. At the junction with the B441 turn right onto the B441 and follow signs for Hanover, Ahlem and Seelze. After 7 km turn right onto Seelzestrasse leading towards Harrenburg. After 5 km and having entered Harenburg turn left onto Harenberger Miele. The Hanover Military Cemetery and the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY are located 3 km after leaving Harrenburg in the direction of Hanover.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of George Edward Sharpe– Hannover War Cemetery from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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    Photo of George Edward Sharpe – Hannover War Cemetery from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  • Photo of George Edward Sharpe– Grave stones of George Edward Sharpe and some of his crew members at the Hannover War Cemetery in Germany (May 2022). They rest on a hill outside of town, overlooking green fields. Left to Right; Shirley; Patrick; Ross; Sharpe; Willard.

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    Photo of George Edward Sharpe – Grave stones of George Edward Sharpe and some of his crew members at the Hannover War Cemetery in Germany (May 2022). They rest on a hill outside of town, overlooking green fields. Left to Right; Shirley; Patrick; Ross; Sharpe; Willard.
  • Photo of GEORGE EDWARD SHARPE– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of GEORGE EDWARD SHARPE – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Group Photo– This is the crew from Lancaster LM377-QR-F which George Edward Sharpe was pilot. Fourth right top. My dad F/O Alfred Vernon Shirley is next to him and was bomb aimer.

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    Group Photo – This is the crew from Lancaster LM377-QR-F which George Edward Sharpe was pilot. Fourth right top. My dad F/O Alfred Vernon Shirley is next to him and was bomb aimer.
  • Memorial– Flying Officer George Edward Sharpe is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flying Officer George Edward Sharpe is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flying Officer George Edward Sharpe is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flying Officer George Edward Sharpe is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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