| Regimental number | 2413 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44.4 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs S E Sparks, 5 Robert Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 49 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery (Portion General, Plan 3, Row 21, Grave No. 74), South Australia |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 117 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Isabella SPARKS; husband of Sarah, 9 Robert Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SPARKS David |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
