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James Sparkes

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  • Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone marking his grave at Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension Somme, France. Courtesy of Murray Biddle
Person Details
Parents: John and Ann Sparkes of 5 Princes Street, Mansfield. His brother, Claude, served with Nottinghamshire Yeomanry.
Worked at Creswell Colliery.
24 Jul 1916
31
176786 - CWGC Website
44347
5 Princes Street, Mansfield.
Gunner
51st Bty Royal Field Artillery
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.
Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser; 31/08/1916: Photograph
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  • Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone marking his grave at Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension Somme, France. Courtesy of Murray Biddle
    James Sparkes - Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone marking his grave at Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension Somme, France. Courtesy of Murray Biddle

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