Basic Details Surname Sparling Forenames Wilfred John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) Canadian Forces Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Canadians Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death July Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Biography Son of Philip William Sparling, Rector