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SPARKS, John
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 1189, 1165 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 5 October 1914 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 53rd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Newcastle, Durham, England, 1891 |
| Home Town: | Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, France, 19 July 1916 |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 5 Oct 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 1189 | |
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| 22 Dec 1914: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 1189, 1st Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '7' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Themistocles embarkation_ship_number: A32 public_note: '' | |
| 22 Dec 1914: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 1189, 1st Infantry Battalion, HMAT Themistocles, Melbourne | |
| 19 Jul 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 1165, 53rd Infantry Battalion, Fromelles (Fleurbaix) |
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