William Henry SPARKES

Regimental number2111
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine-cleaner
AddressCarlton, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Sparkes, Botany Street, Carlton, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 18 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 October 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Date of death18 March 1947