Basic Details Surname Sparks Forenames William Abraham Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RE Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L Cpl. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 14 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed