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We remember Thomas W. Sparling
We remember Thomas W. Sparling
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8594833
1911
1911
employment
Kitchen Porter, Restaurant
marylebone
United Kingdom
Source:8594833
1911
1911
location
26, Park Road, Marylebone, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8594833
1911
1915
marriage
Connie M Scott
Source:8594435
1915
1916
children
William T H Sparling
Source:8594830
1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
323187
London Regiment
6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles)
Source:8594432
1916 - 30th November 1917
1916
enlistment
Source:8594432
July 1916
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8594432
February 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8594431
February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8594431
1917
1917
location
37, Glynn Street, Kennington, London, S.E.11
United Kingdom
Source:8594432
1917
marriage
Connie M Scott
Source:8594435
service
British Army
Private
6264
London Regiment
Source:4196424
service
British Army
Private
323187
London Regiment
Source:4196424
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed at the battle of Cambrai
Cambrai
France
Source:7075828
Source:8594431
30th November 1917
burial
Nord
France
Source:7075828
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas W. |
| Initials | TW |
| Last Name | Sparling, |
| Source | 8594432 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Park Road, Marylebone, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 37, Glynn Street, Kennington, London, S.E.11 | United Kingdom | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6264 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 323187 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 323187 | London Regiment | 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles) | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William T H Sparling | son | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Sparling | father | ||
| Annie Sparling | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connie M Scott | wife | ||
| Connie M Scott | wife | 1915 |
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T.W. Sparling in the National Roll of the Great WaA description of the events leading to the award of the Military Medal and then the death of Thomas W. Sparling
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Military MedalAwarded in February 1917 at the Battle of Cambrai. Image from Auckland Museum
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BadgeImage from the Imperial War Museum Cap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935.Contributed by:
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| T.W. Sparling in the National Roll of the Great Wa | Susan26537 | |
| Military Medal | Susan26537 | |
| Badge | Susan26537 |
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We remember Thomas W. Sparling
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