Basic Details Surname Sparling Forenames Arthur Edward 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) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd/8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death February Day of death 19 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Biography Son of Philip William Sparling, Rector