James Sparkes
Service Number
44347
Military Unit
51st Bty Royal Field Artillery
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
24 Jul 1916 (31 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Unknown
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Worked at Creswell Colliery.
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
- Photographs
Family History
Parents: John and Ann Sparkes of 5 Princes Street, Mansfield. His brother, Claude, served with Nottinghamshire Yeomanry.
Military History
Had served before the war, including 7 years in India. Had been awarded a DCM (Distinguished Conduct Medal) whilst serving in India as well as one for his service in France.
Extra Information
Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser; 31/08/1916: Photograph
