HAROLD OWEN SHARMAN

Ipswich War Memorial | Posted on 5th October 2016 |

From May through to September 2026, Andrew will be fulfilling his dream to hike the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats! You are all warmly invited to follow Andrew’s epic journey on his Facebook page, “Andrew Beal LEJOG” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577588795730

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Thank you for your love and support. Andrew & Helen – I.W.M.P.

Born: 1921, Ipswich.

Died: 5th March 1945; age: 23; aircraft accident.

Residence: 125, Boyton Road, Ipswich.

Rank: Flight Lieutenant/Wireless Operator; Service Number: 155069.

Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 161 Squadron. R.A.F. Special Duties.

Medals Awarded: Distinguished Flying Cross – Gazetted 19th January 1945.

Grave Reference:

Fjerritslev General Cemetery,

Denmark.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Leonard Owen Sharman & Eva Alice Sharman, of ‘Homeleigh’ 42, The Strand, Wherstead, Suffolk.

Father: Leonard Owen Sharman, born January 1897, Ipswich. A Lorry Driver.

Mother: Eva Alice Sharman (nee Mears), born November 1894, Carleton Rode, Norfolk.

CENSUS

1921 89, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich.

Harold was 6 months old and lived with his parents and paternal grandparents.

Thomas Robert Sharman, 66 years old, a Machinist of Wood, born Ipswich.

Sarah Emily Sharman (nee Cook), 67 years & 3 months old, Home Duties, born Horham, Suffolk.

Leonard Sharman, 25 years & 5 months old, a Motor Driver for Mr. John Edward Rous Noller – Builder, of 13, Museum Street, Ipswich.

Eva Sharman, 26 years & 7 months old, Home Duties.

Probate to Thomas Philip Sharman – paternal uncle, a Boilermaker.

5th March 1945

Aircraft: Short Stirling; Serial number: LK 312. On a mission to drop supplies for the resistance fighters in northern Jutland. The aircraft was hit by flak and crashed into Limfjorden, off Livo Island, Denmark. On the 5th May, a carpenter’s apprentice sailed out on the Fjord of Fish and found the body of Michael Brogan. He was buried on the 15th May, 6-700 people of the city followed the coffin. On the 20th May, Harold’s body was found in Limfjorden at Bygholm Vejler. His funeral was held on the 23rd May, where he was laid to rest next to Michael.

Fellow crew:

Michael Andrew Brogan D.F.C.; Wing Commander/Pilot; age 32; R.A.F.V.R.

Henry Thomas Wigley D.F.C.; Flying Officer/Air Bomber; age 23; R.A.F.V.R.