Basic Details Surname Sparke Forenames Henry Astley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Crimean War (1853-1856) Served or died Died Notes Not on the memorial: Victim of the Famous Charge of the Light Brigade. Lieutenant in the 4th Light Dragoons. Died during the Charge. Death and Burial details Town of death Balaclava Year of death 1854 Month of death October Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action