| Regimental number | 898 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Rose Street, Merewether, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Thomas Sparkes, Rose Street, Merewether, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 899 Pt William Robert SPARKES, 35th Bn, returned to Australia, 3 July 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
