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William Andrew SPARKS

Regimental number2654
Place of birthWatchem Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationTinsmith
AddressKyabram PO, Kyabram, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, George Thomas Sparks, Lilydale PO, Lilydale, Victoria
Enlistment date7 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 July 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 June 1974
Age at death75
Place of burialNathalia Cemetery, Victoria

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