Basic Details Surname Sparling Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 312472 Notes Additional Info from CWGC Son of Mr. J. B. and Mrs. M. H. Sparling, of Belleville Chestnut Avenue, York. Born at York. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Garrison Artillery Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st/1st West Riding Heavy Bty. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Signaler Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Signaller Death and Burial details Country of burial United Kingdom Town of burial York Cemetery York Cemetery, Yorkshire Year of death 1919 Month of death February Day of death 8 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Biography Had been Boy Scouts in the York and District Association