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SPARKS James Clarence AB

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/68602

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SKR/DAT/IP/68602
Title
SPARKS James Clarence AB
Date
2000-2024
Description

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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.;

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Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description
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SPARKS James Clarence AB