Basic Details Surname Sparkes Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) East Kent Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PRIVATE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Flanders Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death February Day of death 11 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Birthplace Hextaple Occupation Not Stated on Memorial