| Regimental number | 4520 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Address | 50 Merlin Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Sparks, 10 Oaks Avenue, Neutral Bay, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery in the Field.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'During the attack on 8th August, 1918, east of VILLERS BRETONNEUX, east of AMIENS, this N.C.O. became separated from his platoon owing to the very heavy mist. He pushed on alone to the objective line and beyond to a collection of strong points, making a thorough reconnaisance of them in the mist. The information which he had gained enabled him to lead an attack against same which was successfully caried out. Had these posts not been dealt with expeditiously they would have presented a serious obstacle to the prosecution of the next phase of the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
