SHARP, FRANK WILLIAM, Major, was
born 6 August 1858, and entered the Army 31 December 1884. He served in the
Sudan in 1885, in the Suakin Expedition, and received the Medal with clasp
and the Bronze Star. He served in the South African War, 1899-1902, and
took part in operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899-1903;
the Relief of Kimberley; operations in the Transvaal, east and west of
Pretoria, July to 29 November 1903; operations in Orange River Colony, May
to 29 November 1900; operations in Cape Colony, Orange River Colony and the
Transvaal 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches
[London Gazette, 29 July 1902]; received the Queen's Medal with three
clasps; the King's Modal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the
Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "Frank
William Sharp, Major, Army Veterinary Department. In recognition of
services during the operations in South Africa". Major Sharp retired 5
January 1910.
DSO, Egypt 1882
Suakin 1885 (Vet-Surg, AVD), QSA (3) CC OFS Trans (Vet-Capt, DSO, AVD), KSA
(2) (Vet-Maj, DSO, AVD), Khedives Star.
Spink 1983 £550.
Glendinings 1989 est £350-450.
