| Regimental number | 1308 |
| Place of birth | Folkestone England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 48 Warren Road, Folkestone, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Sparkes, 48 Warren Road, Folkestone, England |
| Enlistment date | 23 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 26 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 December 1917 |