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We remember William Sparkes
We remember William Sparkes
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1911
location
189 Crompton Rd, Macclesfield
United Kingdom
Source:9561353
1911
1914
marriage
Lily Lowe
Source:9561358
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
240
Cheshire Regiment
Source:4195651
1915
death
Source:7320402
10th August 1915
burial
Source:7320402
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Sparkes |
| Source | 4195651 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Crompton Rd, Macclesfield | United Kingdom | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240 | Cheshire Regiment | Serjeant |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Lowe | wife | 1914 |
Media
Media
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William SparkesIn uniform, printed in the Macclesfield Times photo supplement published on 23 September 1921 after the unveiling of the Park Green war memorial.
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Communities
Communities
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Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)More about Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)
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Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)More about Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)
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Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)More about Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)
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Macclesfield Christ Church School Roll of Honour and War Memorial (IWM Ref 12992)More about Macclesfield Christ Church School Roll of Honour and War Memorial (IWM Ref 12992)
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Macclesfield St Andrew's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 12985)More about Macclesfield St Andrew's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 12985)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Rosie34810 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| William Sparkes | Rosie34810 |
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