Basic Details Surname Sparkes Forenames William Robert John 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) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th BATTALION Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) RIFLEMAN Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Salient Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Commemorated On The Menin Gate Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 23 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Birthplace Sidmouth Devon, 1887 Occupation Not Stated on Memorial Relationships SON OF WILLIAM AND EDITH SPARKES AND THE HUSBAND OF FLORENCE MATILDA KATIE SPARKES