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Whakamarama bushman Richard Wearne Sharplin died of pneumonia following measles at Featherston on 25 October 1916.
Richard Wearne Sharplin was burn in Canterbury in February 1894. His parents were Henry and Elizabeth Sharplin.
He worked as a bushman for Whakamaramara Timber. He was also a footballer, boxer and Hauraki Regiment Volunteer.
Richard enlisted on 23 August 1916 and was at the New Zealand Training Unit (Service No. 34441). His last rank was Private.
He died of pneumonia following measles at Featherston on 25 October 1916, aged 22.
SHARPLIN On October 24th at Featherston Camp, Richard Wearne (Dick), eight son of Mr and Mrs H H Sharplin, Whakamarama, aged 22 years. [Bay Of Plenty Times, Volume XLV, Issue 6788, 27 October 1916, Page 2] We regret to record the death of Mr Richard Sharplin, eight son of Mr H H Sharplin of Whakamarama, which occurred at the Featherston military hospital last night. Deceased responded to the Empire's call some six weeks ago and while in camp was attacked with measles, followed by pneumonia and pleurisy. On account of their son's serious condition Mr and Mrs H H Sharplin proceeded to Featherston last week. Deceased was a keen footballer and well-known boxer and was a most estimable young man. The interment will take place at Tauranga. The sympathy of the community will be extended to Mr and Mrs Sharplin and family in their great bereavement. [Bay Of Plenty Times, Volume XLV, Issue 6787, 25 October 1916, Page 2] The funeral of the late Private R W (Dick) Sharplin will leave the Presbyterian Church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock for the new cemetery. The body is being brought from Featherston for interment, and the funeral will be a military one the arrangements being of Sergeant Major Anderson. [Bay Of Plenty Times, Volume XLV, Issue 6788, 27 October 1916, Page 2] [Obituary - Bay Of Plenty Times, Volume XLV, Issue 6788, 30 October 1916, Page 3] In Memoriam - Sharplin - in fond and loving memory of Private Richard Wearne (Dick) Sharplin who passed away October 24, 1916 at Featherston Military Hospital. [Bay Of Plenty Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 6928, 24 October 1917, Page 2]
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