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 Unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Canadians Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 8th Canadian Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Menin Gate Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 13 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action