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We remember Ralph Harold Austin-Sparks, O.b.e.
We remember Ralph Harold Austin-Sparks, O.b.e.
Duplicate of Reginald H Austin-Sparks
Also remembered by 3 people
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1915
hospitalisation
Contusion shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:9421145
27th July 1915 - 17th August 1915
1918
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9419734
7th June 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Colonel
Royal Air Force
Source:9279900
25th July 1918
marriage
Elizabeth J
Source:9279900
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9421141
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Colonel
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9421141
1918
death
Killed in aero accident - Aircraft crash - Bristol F.2b Fighter #B8917 [stalled on turn and spun into ground]
Lilbourne
United Kingdom
Source:9279900
Source:9419694
25th July 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ralph Harold |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Austin-Sparks, O.b.e. |
| Source | 9419734 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Colonel | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | mother | ||
| George Austin-Sparks | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth J | wife |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force | R58235 |
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We remember Ralph Harold Austin-Sparks, O.b.e.
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