Family History, Sharp Chart 0201 Percy Leonard Sharp and Mabel Victoria Batsford

1945 Edmonton, Middlesex (Forces War Records for medals of son Albert Cecil) 1901 137 High Road, Tottenham, Middlesex. 1911 139 Philip Lane Tottenham, Middlesex. 1945 Edmonton, Middlesex (Forces War Records for medals of son Albert Cecil) Information from Forces War Records sent by John TERRY 3/11/2014First Name: Albert Cecil Initials: A C Surname: SHARP DOB: Circa 1921 Age: 21 Nationality: British Date of Death: 08/12/1942 Information: SON OF PERCY LEONARD AND MABEL VICTORIA SHARP, OF EDMONTON, MIDDLESEX. Rank: Leading Aircraftman Service Number: 1293827 Campaign Medals: War Medal 1939-1945 As with most Armed Forces Serving Personal during the conflict of World War Two, Albert Cecil SHARP was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal. 1939-45 Star Given the information available to us it is likely that Albert Cecil SHARP was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945. Albert Cecil SHARP would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration. Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp. Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during World War 2 More information about Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Formed: 1936 The RAFVR was formed in July 1936 to provide individuals to supplement the Auxiliary Air Force (AAF) which had been formed in 1925 by the local Territorial Associations. The AAF was organised on a Squadron basis, with local recruitment similar to the Territorial Army Regiments. Initially the RAFVR was composed of civilians recruited from the neighbourhoods of Reserve Flying Schools, which were run by civilian contractors who largely employed as instructors members of the Reserve of Air Force Officers (RAFO), who had previously completed a four year short service commission as pilots in the RAF. Navigation instructors were mainly former master mariners without any air experience. Recruits were confined to men of between 18 and 25 years of age who had been accepted for part time training as Pilots, Observers and Wireless Operators. The object was to provide a reserve of aircrew for use in the event of war. By September 1939, the RAFVR comprised 6,646 Pilots, 1,625 Observers and 1,946 Wireless Operators When war broke out in 1939 the Air Ministry employed the RAFVR as the principal means for aircrew entry to serve with the RAF. A civilian volunteer on being accepted for aircrew training took an oath of allegiance ('attestation') and was then inducted in to the RAFVR. Normally he returned to his civilian job for several months until he was called up for aircrew training. During this waiting period he could wear a silver RAFVR lapel badge to indicate his status. By the end of 1941 more than half of Bomber Command aircrew were members of the RAFVR. Most of the pre-war pilot and observer NCO aircrew had been commissioned and the surviving regular officers and members of the RAFO filled the posts of flight and squadron commanders. Eventually of the "RAF" aircrew in the Command probably more than 95% were serving members of the RAFVR. During 1943, the decision was taken by the Air Ministry to raise an order for members of the RAFVR to remove the brass and cloth 'VR's worn on the collars and shoulders of officers and other ranks (respectively), as these were viewed as being divisive. No similar order was raised for members of the Auxiliary Air Force, who retained their 'A's on uniforms at that time. See more information on Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Commemorated: Ghana Collection: The IWGC/CWGC Registers Collection

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3 James Leonard SHARP born about 25th September 1916 West Ham district Essex died about May 1994 Huntingdon district Huntingdonshire	4 Leonard Douglas SHARP born about 27th November 1919 West Ham district Essex died about January 1991 Bournemouth district Hampshire	5 Albert Cecil SHARP born about March quarter 1922 Hackney district London military details Leading Aircraftsman 1293827 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve died 8th December 1942 WWII memorial Takoradi European Public cemetery	6 Jack Gordon SHARP born about 7th November 1925 Edmonton district Middlesex died about April 1998 Enfield district Middlesex	7 Joyce B SHARP born about December quarter 1927 Edmonton district Middlesex	8 Frank Arthur SHARP born about 18th October 1929 Edmonton district Middlesex died about 1994 Hitchin district Hertfordshire	9 Jean L SHARP	10 Mavis SHARP

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