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We remember Claude Clement Arthur Sparkes
We remember Claude Clement Arthur Sparkes
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Hetty Sparkes
Source:9239994
1892
1894
1896
sibling
Edith M Sparkes
Source:9239994
1896
1898
sibling
Victor Sparkes
Source:9239994
1898
1900
sibling
Doris Sparkes
Source:9239994
1900
1901
location
Sneath Road, Aslacton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9239994
1901
1905
sibling
Wilfred R Sparkes
Source:9376338
1905
1911
employment
Page-domestic
Rev Huntley Curtois
Croxton, Thetford, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9239995
1911
1911
location
The Vicarage, Croxton, Thetford
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9239995
1911
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:9239991
1915
1915
employment
Footman
United Kingdom
Source:9239991
1915
1915
enlistment
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:9239991
16th June 1915
1916
events
Reprimanded
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:9239991
18th August 1916
1917
theatres
Asia :6
Source:9239991
28th August 1917 - 29th October 1919
1920
discharge
Source:9239991
March 1920
1920
location
The Mill, Saxlingham Thorpe, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9376275
1920
1930
marriage
Gladys Henretta Whessell
Source:9376331
9th April 1930 - 25th September 1940
1930
location
Maskell House, 30 Broadway, Hackney
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9376318
1930
1936
location
The Sun, 120 Askew Rd Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9376335
1936
1939
employment
Licencee
The Sun, Askew Road Shepherd's Bush
United Kingdom
Source:9376331
1939
1939
location
The Sun, 120 Askew Rd Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9376331
1939
service
British Army
Bombardier
875903
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5293187
1940
death
Civilian war death
Claude was killed as a result of an air raid along with his wife Gladys Henrietta Sparkes. Probate records say he died on 26 September 1940.
Sun Inn, Askew Rd, Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith
United Kingdom
Source:9376272
Source:9376348
26th September 1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Claude Clement Arthur |
| Initials | CCA |
| Last Name | Sparkes |
| Source | 9239995 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maskell House, 30 Broadway, Hackney | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1930 | |
| Sneath Road, Aslacton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| The Mill, Saxlingham Thorpe, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1920 | |
| The Sun, 120 Askew Rd Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1936 | |
| The Sun, 120 Askew Rd Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| The Vicarage, Croxton, Thetford | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 875903 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Sparkes | mother | ||
| William A Sparkes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetty Sparkes | sister | 1892 | |
| Edith M Sparkes | sister | 1896 | |
| Victor Sparkes | brother | 1898 | |
| Doris Sparkes | sister | 1900 | |
| Wilfred R Sparkes | brother | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Henretta Whessell | wife | 9th April 1930 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 Image | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage information | Janice131533 | |
| 1939 Register | Janice131533 | |
| 1936 Electoral Roll | Janice131533 | |
| 1911 Census | Janice131533 | |
| Killed in an air raid | Janice131533 | |
| Probate information 11 March 1942 | Janice131533 |
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