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William Percival SPARKES

Regimental number1299
Place of birthRockhampton Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationEngine driver
AddressMount Morgan, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs Pearl Irene Sparkes, 31 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date16 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit nameRailway Unit, Section 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company
FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Date of death16 October 1960
Place of burialRookwood Crematorium

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