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SPARKS James Clarence AB
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/68602
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- SKR/DAT/IP/68602
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Title (The name of the record)
- SPARKS James Clarence AB
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Date (When the record was created)
- 2000-2024
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Surname: SPARKS;
Forename(s): James Clarence;
Initials: JC;
Rank: AB;
Previous Number: Z/1054B;
Previous Regiment: RNVR;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 189 Coy;
Other Data: MH106(FMP) 14/12/1916 impetigo, back
Died after Discharge (Invalided)
Service History: Enlisted 30/7/15 ; Draft for BEF (Machine Gunner) 31/8/16, posted to 189th Brigade MG Company 15/11/16-12/2/17 to 2nd (RN) Field Ambulance, rejoined 189th Brigade MG Company 18/2/17-9/3/17 ICT right toe & left leg, rejoined 189th Brigade MG Company 25/3/17-24/4/17 GSW right arm severe, Invalided to UK 28/4/17 ; 15/1/18 Discharged Invalided at RN Hospital Blandford for GSW right arm.
Notes: ADM/171 = V.B. issued to Father, IC/1982/1923 ; A Labourer ; b.17/12/1896 ; Mother, Mrs. Lot Sparks, 26 Angel Crescent, Bridgwater, Somerset. ; GRO = December Quarter 1921, age 23, Bridgwater, Vol.5c, p.381.;END OF RECORD.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Graham Sacker
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- 1 digital record
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Record URL
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SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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Within the fonds: SKR.2025.11
Machine Gun Corps Database Collection
Within the series: SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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