Basic Details Surname Sparkes Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Soissons Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 28 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action